If you want to enjoy camping in your new Kings swag at amazing campsites in any weather for years to come, it’s important that you know how to season your swag before you use it for the first time.

Seasoning is an easy process that ensures your swag will be completely waterproof and keep you dry even in heavy rain. A little wet weather does not have to put a stop to your plans to head bush, and camping in the rain is just as fun as in the dry! Besides, even the most reliable weather forecasts can be wrong, so you need to ensure your camping gear is ready for anything Mother Nature can throw at it.

The Adventure Kings Big Daddy Deluxe double swag already features a completely waterproof 550gsm PVC bucket floor but you will still need to season the canvas upper before use.

The 400gsm ripstop polycotton canvas is a very strong and super durable double stitched seam but it also means that water may be able to enter the inside of your swag through these tiny holes created when being sewn together. Seasoning a swag fixes this.

Luckily the process to season the Kings Big Daddy Deluxe double swag is very easy! Simply follow these steps:

1. Set up your swag outdoors in a location with good drainage. Don’t put the mattress or any bedding inside, and ensure all zippers are fully closed
2. Use a hose or sprinkler to thoroughly wet the canvas. Don’t apply direct water pressure to the seams, but rather simulate natural rain and allow water to fall on to your double swag. Ensure a complete and even saturation. This water will enter in to the threads in the double stitched seams causing them to swell in size
3. Allow your swag to air dry completely while it is erect. The material in the seams will contract during this time and bind together to form a water tight seal.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 at least one more time

While you’re seasoning your new Big Daddy Deluxe double swag, it’s also a good idea to unroll the 70mm high density foam mattress to allow the foam cells to fill up with air which will make it a lot more comfortable to sleep on the first time you use it.

The entire seasoning process may take a day or two depending on how quickly your swag dries, so be sure to buy your Big Daddy Deluxe double swag well before any camping trip you have planned.

Once the seasoning process is complete you will have a swag that will keep you and your belongings dry in even the most torrential downpour. If you do find yourself camping in wet weather, remember to ensure your swag is completely dry before you roll it up and pack it away. If you can’t get your swag completely dry at camp, set it back up once you get home and allow it to dry so you have a mould free swag ready for your next adventure. The sturdy free standing design of the Adventure Kings Big Daddy Deluxe makes setting up your swag to dry out a breeze!

Handy tip: The seasoning process described above can be used on any of the five Adventure Kings canvas swags in the range.