Duncs Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 Haha - mate the turbo tent is good (I've just woken up in one, actually) but its nowhere near as compact as a swag! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafloss Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 Haha - mate the turbo tent is good (I've just woken up in one, actually) but its nowhere near as compact as a swag! I haven't used my Turbo Tent yet. How do you find it Duncs? Did you get the side & front panels for it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamster Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 Haha - mate the turbo tent is good (I've just woken up in one, actually) but its nowhere near as compact as a swag! More importantly, how do u compare sleeping in tent vs swag? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncs Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 It was ACE!! Less than 30 secs to set up, no pegs, no poles, just out of the bag and done. Took longer to zip the bag back up. You can't really compare a swag with it. My swag would take longer to set up (2 poles and pegs) and I can't stand up in it. The swag takes less room and weighs much less. Swag probably wins (just) on pack up time too. Last night we just put the tent up on its own without the fly. In light rain I'd be tempted to do the same as it should be waterproof. We didn't go with the side panels, Geoff. We got the superfly instead. Adds another bag but in hot or cold/wet conditions I think it'll come into its own. We'll find out soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jindydiver Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 They are swags? they look a lot like hiking tents made out of canvas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncs Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 A turbo tent definitely isn't for hiking either. Strictly car camping luxury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafloss Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 It was ACE!! Less than 30 secs to set up, no pegs, no poles, just out of the bag and done. Took longer to zip the bag back up. You can't really compare a swag with it. My swag would take longer to set up (2 poles and pegs) and I can't stand up in it. The swag takes less room and weighs much less. Swag probably wins (just) on pack up time too. Last night we just put the tent up on its own without the fly. In light rain I'd be tempted to do the same as it should be waterproof. We didn't go with the side panels, Geoff. We got the superfly instead. Adds another bag but in hot or cold/wet conditions I think it'll come into its own. We'll find out soon! I think I need to try it out soon. I got he side & front panels to use the awning area as the kitchen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grunf Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 (edited) How much a good swag will cost you? Why not buy a tent for that money and get a descent space to keep all your clothing and gear dry + you can stand or sit in it and have some privacy changing clothes etc. I am not having a go at swags, pls dont get me wrong, but I would like to knowmwhat motivates people to by a swag instead of tent (one of those that are easy and quick to erect)? Edited March 6, 2013 by grunf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamHuntVic Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 Well with a tent you still have to add in your bedding, however grand that may be. The swag is roll out prop up and go to bed. A tarp in an "A" shape over the top gives you protection and the ability to stand up and get dressed. I have all three, camper trailer for more than three or four nights, tent for a few nights and swag for overnighters or a bit more. There is a place for all I think. Grant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncs Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 Well with a tent you still have to add in your bedding, however grand that may be. The swag is roll out prop up and go to bed. A tarp in an "A" shape over the top gives you protection and the ability to stand up and get dressed. I have all three, camper trailer for more than three or four nights, tent for a few nights and swag for overnighters or a bit more. There is a place for all I think. Grant +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe.358win Posted March 7, 2013 Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 Melissa went out yesterday and bought a new tent.It will take 40 minutes to set up,about the same to pack up,and sleeps 12.I now have 6 tents at home.What a waste.I would go the swag any day of the week.Actually,for anything longer than 3 nights,I use one of the army tents from the scout hall.Simple to erect and pack,and has heaps of room. Now,how did you go with your swag exercise Optic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
optic Posted March 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 Im still at a loss Joe. Just cant decide what would be right. For ease a swag is the go. Not that i have ordered one yet. Until i sort out a tailor. I did a clean out of a scout hall, god knows how many tents they had. Dozens, all sorts. And hundreds of bits from hundreds of different tents. And there was also a shed full of tarp tents. There is something about some types of women and tents. The EX also had a fetish for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamster Posted March 8, 2013 Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 After reading this entire thread again and exploring the dome type swags, I'm reconsidering my tent options again. I like the kulkyne big boy. It's really grabbed my attention, but its due late May. Too long to wait damn it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
optic Posted March 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 Ill be making do for now. Thats the swag i like, only not the big boy. As Samhunvic has said, there is a place for a swag, tent and camper. I agree with his thoughts depending on the amount of time your away and what suits you for that trip. It could be any of the above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncs Posted March 8, 2013 Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 The new ARB one looks the goods. Big though - almost a small tent. Probably exy too I'd guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncs Posted March 9, 2013 Report Share Posted March 9, 2013 The Taj at Broken Hill 2 mins ago. Turbo 300 with superfly. The superfly probably added 5 or so mins to the setup time but its only the second time we've used it. Hopefully Tapatalk hasn't done its "random rotation" thing on the pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafloss Posted March 9, 2013 Report Share Posted March 9, 2013 Looks good, Duncs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamHuntVic Posted March 10, 2013 Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 I like the safety orange guy ropes too. Grant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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