Camp Stretcher For your Swag | Hints and Tips | What to look for. 

The ease of set up and pack down plus even just swinging your legs out to get up is a huge plus for me!

G'day Lee, thanks for watching. I dont think you will regret using a stretcher. Are swags popular in the UK? Cheers

@@OffroadTouringLife that's good. It arrives today so I'll have explain to my wife all the benefits for the costs outlay 😂😂👍 Yes swags are becoming popular. A company called Outhaus are reproducing many styles. It's been very difficult getting imports so low stocks on Oztent, Darche and the ARB SkyDome, which is what I've bought. All the best mate and look forward to getting more tips from you 👍

Awesome! Enjoy! I'm happy to answer any questions. Maybe watch my swag seasoning video too. 👍🏻

Thanks for watching Steve. It would be hard to go back on the ground! Although I do when I use a double swag.

Thanks mate, I hope I covered most questions I'm often asked about the stretcher.

That sounds perfect. It's great when everything falls into place.

Nice one Todd, I'm not biased to one brand either. Sleeping on a stretcher isn't for.everyone but I'm a fan of it. Thanks for watching and taking tne time to comment. Cheers

Thanks for the feedback Ross and thanks for watching. A good night sleep, waking up refreshed, and relaxed. I don’t think you will be disappointed with new camping set up. Cheers Richard

Can confirm in the military a stretcher under the hootchie and bivy bag is the best set-up for keeping dry

Refreshed and relaxed is tne key.

Thanks mate. I hope I covered most things people look for in a stretcher. Thanks for watching.

Sounds perfect mate!

That’s exactly how I used to camp, a swag with a flap over it. I bought my first swag 32 years ago. I can’t go passed the stretcher now for the reason you mentioned. Thanks for watching mate.

Thanks for watching Don! Cheers for the sub too!

Cheers thanks for watching.

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Cheers thanks for watching

That’s the beauty of camping, there is a range options out there. I have a few mates who use Jet Bunkers. I personally have never used one. I’d definitely been keen to try one out though. Thanks for watching. Cheers

No worries, thanks for watching.

I think cooler in summer. Winter i haven't noticed to much change but not sleeping on a wet cold ground is good. Im not as young as I used to be 🤣

Definitely a great investment! Thanks for watching.

Does the oztent stretcher fit easily in the bag? I own a couple of them ...King Goanna and Gecko and the bags are a joke... way too small... The stretchers are on the heavy side too ...

@@glennpayne9103 it fits in the bag no problem . The bag is not the Highest quality but the stretcher is the best on the market . Its heavy at 15 kg , but to be expected with the heavy duty components its made of

G’day James, not at all. I haven’t met found it to be be an issue. Cheers

Thanks for watching, I. Mmm it could work maybe? But I think tje bars down the middle would make sleeping uncomfortable. Id be leaning more towards it not working out.

Gday Chris, the s seat is 1000mm wide. Thanks for watching and enjoy the new swag!

Thanks for watching. The best thing to is read as many swag reviews as possible. I dont no much about the 23zero swags but what I have seen they are pretty good. Darche have also been around for mamy years so lots of info around on tnem. A larger footprint stretcher will be more stable which is why I like mine. I have been using it all week on all surfaces and its awesome to get up off the rocks ect. Let me know what you decide Cheers

@@OffroadTouringLife Thanks for your reply mate. Going away again tomorrow so got myself a 23Zero Bandit yesterday and setting it up now. Have a Oztrail stretcher I haven’t unpacked yet so if it fits will keep otherwise will get one like yours.

Nice one, let me know what you think. Cheers

As long as there was photos 😂. The Darche seems great so far!

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That's a great point mate. I didn't show it. I guess the easiest way to describe it is that getting up is like hopping out of your normal bed. Unlike like laying on the ground and standing up. Thanks for watching

That's no good mate, I could tell you how many nights I have had on my stretcher but I have never had that problem. My swag mattress is thick so maybe that helps?

G'day, I think it definitely helps, or another option is a self inflating mattress in addition to your mattress.

Hi Karen, that is a Crashpad single swag. It fits well. Thanks for watching

G’day mate how’s things! I haven’t found it to be a problem. I do have a polar fleece blanket on top of my swag mattress I’m not sure if that would be the difference. I thought if it was to cold I’d go down the path you do. Good to hear from you. Cheers Rich.

@@OffroadTouringLife Going well, just need to get out more often.. I reckon the polar fleece would be making a difference, just stops the air flow a bit. Looked at a crash pad swag the other day, nice looking swag! Cheers mate, Jok

Great to hear! I havr had my crashpad single for 4 years and the double 3 years. There a good thing!

G'day, its a crasbpad single stealth. I have never had an issue with it coming off or moving around.

Its fine mate, I have never had a drama fitting it back in.

G'day, I have found it not to sag. I couldnt tell you how many nights I have slept on it bit there is plenty. The stetcher is still holding up well.

No mate never had an issue. I haven’t snapped one yet. Cheers

There is a every chance water may sit in the stretcher but I don't feel it would pool. Enjoy the Jimmy!

Probably not, if the swag overhangs the stretcher. For the same reason that a ground sheet needs to be smaller than the tent, run-off from the shelter will be directed underneath if it is too big.

Mine just hangs over. Peiple have told me it can damage my swag. This hasn't happened at all. Cheers

Hi Linda, it should get easier overtime. With mine I have elastic under ome end that makes fitting the bar across easier. I put this one on second. Does yours have this? Thanks for watching

@@OffroadTouringLife No, I have the cheap knock offs. We've set them up at home (we bought two) before our trip in early November. We slept on them and that seems to have stretched the canvas and we can now clip the ends on. I think we should pack them down and set them up again tomorrow and see if it's easier.

It sounds like it will be easier after a few nights of use. Let me know how you get on.

The model before mine i dont think had the elastic at one end.

@@OffroadTouringLife we finally got the stretcher beds set up. We then slept on them then next two nights (in our lounge room!). This seemed to loosen the canvas so when we went away they were much easier to set up.

It barely sags at all. I have used it so much since this was made. I would buy another one. 👍🏼

G’day Longy, I haven’t found the cold to be a problem I do have cgear matt I do put under the stretcher from time to time. I have heard others do add an extra layer under there mattress to insulate it better too.

Good mattress good sleeping bag solves this issue.

Thanks for watching! There is a company that makes a double but the name escapes be at the moment. If I remember it I’ll post it up here. Cheers

@@OffroadTouringLife did you find the name?

Kulkyne double stretcher fits a big daddy deluxe swag, but at a price!

1000mm plenty of room

Close, its the other way round. The swag is 100cm. Stretcher is 110cm cheers.

It should fit on there fine, how wide is your swag? Cheers

@@OffroadTouringLife I don't have a swag yet. I have a voucher at Freddys www.freddys.com.au/collections/swags I am not sure which one to pick, maybe you have recommendations? Anyway thanks for your reply, Cheers Rob

Deciding on a swag can. be a tough choice. There are many brands on the market. Read as many reviews as you can. I’m super happy with my Crashpad swag. I like external poles too. The ease of set up when there are like that makes a big difference too. Good luck with your decision. Cheers

@@OffroadTouringLife Quite a few swags have a 1100mm width. Would this be ok on a 800mm wide stretcher? It means it's out 150mm on each side of the stretcher.

Personally for that width I think the stretcher is to narrow. That could risk damaging the swag putting stress on it hanging over the sides. .

In previous swags I have. This one has a thicker mattress and I have a thick sleeping bag. I could but it would be a struggle. It only takes a second to take tne bag out. I think I could with my double swag in tne sleeping bag was open. Cheers Rich

My brother rolls his Crashpad swags with his sleeping bags inside. Cheers

Next time!

I'm not sure of the exact specifications on a kings one. This was around $120-140 from memory on a show special a few years ago. When I looked at the kings one at the time I think they weren't as wide. This may have changed now. This one is sturdy to and doesn't creak or anything like when on it. There is no harm in trying other brands at all, this one suited my swag perfectly witch is 1000m wide. Thanks for watching

@@OffroadTouringLife ah okay. They’ve come a long way from the old wooden army stretchers lol

They sure have!

Thanks for watching bud! 300% interesting.

Noted!

Agreed, this stopped me from subscribing. Just bought 2 of these stretchers, hence my look...

Mate I don't get it right all the time.

I have had the Crashpad since feb 17. The stretcher came later. I like the canvas quality of a swag. A few mates have Jet bunkers som e like them some don’t. I have stuck with what works for me. How do find the condensation in the Jet bunker?

I have slept in a swag since I was around 14 years old even younger thats 35 years. I couldn't tell you how many nights that has been. I have woken in my fair share of campsites in all conditions. Why not enjoy some creature comforts. I only use it for my single swag. I guess your theory rules out camper trailers, tent, roof top tent and caravans too.

@OffroadTouringLife personally I consider those methods cheating and at some point it isn't really camping no more. Each to their own tho and no everyone will have the same desires when it comes to camping. For me (just bought a 23zero 1400 bandit yestersay) I am happy to carry my gear far off away from everything and set up canp somewhere remote. To me that is a thrill and having the feeling of being totally surrounded by nature is what I am looking for. Nothing against people who want some extra comfort when exploring the out doors tho.

I have done everything from remote travel to caravan parks. This time last year I was at Steep Point in WA. As long as your enjoying it and getting g out there its good. I spent over 4 months on tne road with a family of 4 I had a super basic set up for that trip. No solar, no devices, paper maps. Only a fridge. We survived! I have had the luxury of using amd testing low end amd high end camper trailers and hybrid's vans in a past life.. They all.serve a purpose. My first swag was a bag with a flap over it. No fancy poles, a thin mattress. That's a real.swag. only as wide as my shoulders. I used tnat for 10-12 years in all conditions. I still have it too. That was more basic than your new swag. I'm more than happy to have comforts now. Happy travels Cheers

Hi, it could work but I have never heard of anyone doing it. If the swag is seasoned well you.apvuld have to many problems. The beauty of a stretcher is being right up off the ground. Personally I wouldn't bother with the air bed. Cheers