Swag, bedroll, sleep system and any other similar ....

[Adrian1967]

I've got a potential obsession building up to do with an Aussie type bedroll thingy.
I've seen a post on here from a while back and wonder if there's any more recent opinion / experience with these things ?
I'm most likely to be using with my military vehicle so size and weight aren't an issue. Comfort and ease of use are.

 

[Bam]

I always thought an Aussie 'swag' included a tarp or the like as opposed to just a bedroll although much like stovies there wasn't a set way, more a go with what you've got.

If its for a vehicle then I'm guessing the waterproof aspect wouldn't be so important, get a decent woolly blanket and you should be good to go cobber.

 

[Adrian1967]

I would stretch a tarp off the side if no trees available. I guess they would call my vehicle a "ute" in Oz !

 

[Ystranc]

Swag and dilly bag are usually improvised aren't they?

 

[Adrian1967]

Outhaus Hobart Aussie Style Canvas Swag

Outhaus Swags are cracking bits of kit. A Swag is an ideal piece of kit for "All in One Camping" as they are a shelter and a mattress/bed

www.thebushcraftstore.co.uk

This is one I like. Not cheap but certainly not as expensive as a lot of them are.

 

[Bam]

Swag and dilly bag are usually improvised aren't they?

That was my understanding mate, just a go with what you've got to keep warm and dry*


*It does occasionally rain in Orstrailya.

 

[Madriverrob]

Adventurer Canvas Bedroll

Made in England, our Wynnchester Adventurer bedrolls are built to last from a hard-wearing, waterproof, fire-resistant canvas with military-grade specifications. "Tough as nails. Impervious to the elements. Worth every penny." The Adventurer has a fully enclosed head cover with mosquito netting...

www.wynnchester.com

 

[Adrian1967]

Adventurer Canvas Bedroll

Made in England, our Wynnchester Adventurer bedrolls are built to last from a hard-wearing, waterproof, fire-resistant canvas with military-grade specifications. "Tough as nails. Impervious to the elements. Worth every penny." The Adventurer has a fully enclosed head cover with mosquito netting...

www.wynnchester.com

I do like this one but it's another £100 plus.

 

[Ystranc]

If you're going to add up the value of each and every component of a swag and dilly set up you'll soon get over £100.
Wool blanket and oilcloth bedroll wrapping around billy can and any spare clothing slung low across your back with a dilly bag containing dried food suspended at the front to balance the weight. All very close to your centre of gravity but very minimalist. Knife or hatchet on your belt, canteen on its own strap....what more could you want?

 

[lol]

I, and AN Other here have one of these (picture shows foot end):

Cz Army Officers Sleeping Bag

www.militarymart.co.uk

I always thought that they were Czech, but anyway in summary, VERY warm, tough VERY heavy and bulky, but a load of fun!! Have used in my lavvu......

 

[Adrian1967]

Yes I looked at these. None about at the moment unfortunately.
In the meantime I've found a few items that combined will probably do the job at a much more reasonable price.
They'll fit on my trusty iron horse and we can canter off into the outback.
I will of course buy the expensive one as soon as my lotto numbers come in.

 

[Bopdude]

I have had 2 of the Czech army bedrolls, bought the second as I regretted selling the first, good bit of kit

 

[lol]

- do you mean the blanket sleeping bags? Love them, have two as a summer bag Best £13/£26 !!

 

[Adrian1967]

I do like this one but it's another £100 plus.

Adventurer Canvas Bedroll

Made in England, our Wynnchester Adventurer bedrolls are built to last from a hard-wearing, waterproof, fire-resistant canvas with military-grade specifications. "Tough as nails. Impervious to the elements. Worth every penny." The Adventurer has a fully enclosed head cover with mosquito netting...

www.wynnchester.com

The main attraction to this one is that you can use as a hammock.
BUT it's £300 !

 

[lol]

Adventurer Canvas Bedroll

Made in England, our Wynnchester Adventurer bedrolls are built to last from a hard-wearing, waterproof, fire-resistant canvas with military-grade specifications. "Tough as nails. Impervious to the elements. Worth every penny." The Adventurer has a fully enclosed head cover with mosquito netting...

www.wynnchester.com

The main attraction to this one is that you can use as a hammock.
BUT it's £300 !

You can get a nice canvas tent for that......bag with room!!
But...…….if that's the one...……..then it matters not?

 

[Adrian1967]

I'm fighting my inner voice that is screaming "Buy it now!".

 

[Ystranc]

I'm fighting my inner voice that is screaming "Buy it now!".

...you know you want it...

 

[Adrian1967]

I currently own three tents, An XL event shelter and a gazebo. My tent store is over flowing with gear much to my wife's concern.
Please don't encourage the inner voice.

 

[Ystranc]

"Trust your instincts young Skywalker, feel the force"

 

[Adrian1967]

La la la la la ....