aleks.stoj Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 Hey guys, in the market for a new swag. So far i've had a look at the Darche, Burdekin and Oztrali Models, and am leaning towards the Darche because 1. they're made locally, and 2. ive heard good things about them. Looking at the single or king single size. Are their any others out there that i should be looking at for around the same money? also if anyone owns a darche/burdekin or oztrail what are your thoughts on them? thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozrider81 Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 check southern cross tents they in Vic great product haven't really seen the swags but have tent 15years now no leaks solid proper canvas there is a waiting list about month or so for them to make in factory can't remember the prices up aronnd $600 mark. http://www.southerncrosscanvas.com.au/tents/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cameronpatrol Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 Check out outback canvas they are in carrum downs VIC couple of sizes. all made out of that reall chunky canvas. a few mate have them from there made in house. a nice unit. its on the list of new things to get Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aleks.stoj Posted June 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 Thanks guys, ill look into outback canvas cam. thanks ozride but $600 is a bit pricey, poor uni student over here lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe.358win Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 Thanks guys, ill look into outback canvas cam. thanks ozride but $600 is a bit pricey, poor uni student over here lol A swag won't cost you $600 from Southern Cross Canvas.They are in Bayswater on Canterbury Rd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozrider81 Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 A swag won't cost you $600 from Southern Cross Canvas.They are in Bayswater on Canterbury Rd. was quote that price start of year for kingsize Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cameronpatrol Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 they changed name? got the link anyhow http://www.outbackcampers.com.au/ you want the bugless swag they come out in cammo pattern now but normaly green is the standard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brno man Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 mate im 6' 7 so i thought id be better of with a kingsize, wrong it just takes up too much room in the ute, now im in the market for a single. As for brands you get what you pay for. a swag is a must thou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisso Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 my old man just bought a darche and when he opened it the matress was all ripped. think their giving him a new matress though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coat Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 Darche all the way i recon. Had on 12 mine 13 years now and still no worries. i got the double and its great. Also got a cheapie from aussie disposals a while back and i must say its not too bad either. Been in the rain and has not leaked yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmac Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 Used a jim allen swag for years and i love it. Just a good simple swag. Dosnt have all those bells and whistles and little fiddly #### to lose. I like my swags basic keep me warm dry and bugs out and im happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aleks.stoj Posted June 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 thanks for the feedback guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the jib Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 +1 for southern cross canvas ARB also sell them under there own brand ,Ive had the ARB dome swag for around 5 years and I would reccomend to anyone, completely waterproof top quality canvas, really good design . But not cheap around $700+ for the double Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
len Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 I have a Darche great swag but make sure you you try your swag for a fit to make sure that you have enough loose canvas on the top cover or get a price from a canvas goods maker to get them make to your size. They are easy to make if you have access to a machine that can sew canvas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waza Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 I got mine off eBay , same weight canvas, flooring etc as the well regarded brands. Super soaked it with a hose and not a drop inside. Cost $ 81.00 :-) You can spend a lot more if you want , but you can make a very comfy camp buying a tarp, tent poles, guides, ground sheet, folding chair and swag for under $300. eBay for the swag & bunnings for the rest. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamHutch30-06 Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 (edited) I bought a wild country swag (15 ounce i think) second hand for $80, i think its in pretty good nick, god bless egay! i set it up the other day to have a look forgot about it, left it out the rain yesterday. I checked it last night bone freaking dry!! Woo! Can't wait to try it out over the long week end! Sent from iPhone Edited June 4, 2012 by CamHutch30-06 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dice Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 Try the Kulkyne campers swags good price www.kulkyne.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samburstalker Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 ive got the double darche around $400. had it for 10 years, plastic bottom, all good if your want some one else in their. i have also a "burke and wills" i think it is called "red rocks" its about 1.5 man swag. the roof where your head is about 3 foot above it. plenty of room. i love it. alot of room by yourself in their. buy it off the intenet it is alot cheaper, i think in the shops you maybe up $700. shove a electric blanket in their and your sweet. doesn't matter what swag you buy soak it in your bath tub for a couple of days. this expands the canvas and seals the pinholes to make it water tight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aleks.stoj Posted June 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 Guys, i ended up going to rays before purchasing the darche off ebay just to see what they had. so i spotted this swag rolled up on the shelf, looked unusually small so i took it down and had a look. had no poles or foam matress, so i asked the guy at the counter and he said it was old stock which they didnt carry anymore. I asked how much they wanted for it and he said 50 bucks, so i bought it without thinking twice. I got some foam for the inside (70mm thick) for $60 dollars from a bloke i know with a foam place, and made my own swag poles with some old tent poles and polycarb pole i had at home, so whole thing cost me $110. I had some ground pegs at home too so that wasnt an issue. The swag is a wild country "trekker" single dome. i reckon i did alright! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmac Posted June 6, 2012 Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 Sounds like a good deal and i hope it works out. But if your lying in ya swag at 3am wet to the bone you may just regret the bargin swag. But i hope it dosnt happen to ya there are some cheap swags that dont leak ya might of got lucky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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