2019_ADE Koomarinna Trek_P5100027

Brand new accommodation.

The 'old' swags were falling apart, with broken zippers and torn fly nets.

 

I liked the old swags as one could lie on the swag for a snooze and getting up was quite easy too: Swing legs out of the swag, put boots on and off you go.

 

These swags are a bit heavier and, imho, a more difficult to roll due to the extra fabric. But they are very roomy and little people like me can easily get changed inside the swag. The high sides provide excellent wind protection and keep sand out. I found getting in and out of the swag a bit cumbersome. But, once in, it feels like you're in a bath tub or a canoe. Very cosy :)

 

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I deleted my 'practical' information ...

Overall, I found this swag to be a bit of a pain in the neck to set up, to climb in and out of it and to roll. Due to the extra fabric, these swags are bulkier to roll and also a bit heavier. I can't even imagine what it would be like if it rained and how one would crawl into it from the head side, i.e. sitting on the wet ground, taking muddy boots off and trying to get in? I'd like to see a demonstration. I don't like swags on stretchers, makes it even worse getting in and out of the swag when it is raining.

 

I was once on a 4WD camping trip when it rained and this is what I did:

Put the swag on the ground near a tree with a few branches, set up the stretcher across the bottom part of the swag, tied a tarp to the tree, stretched it over the swag and tied it to the far long side of the stretcher. It looked like a mini lean-to and kept the tarp clear of the swag. The stretcher became a shelf to store my gear and boots on. I sleep much better on the ground and the swag stayed dry :)

 

 

Done