Is this the best swag money can buy? Darche Dusk to Dawn 1400 

Cheers for this review mate! Really appreciate the detailed info about our swag - keep it up!

Great review. I have had a Southern Cross canvas swag for the last 22 years. Not a single problem. One pole, super comfy. Australian designed and made, simplicity at its best.

What a good looking triton I mean swag 😉

i know its months on but a trick with d rings is when you go back over double up to create a loop. Then its as simple as pulling the tag for it to undo

First time viewer. Already bought the swag and waiting for it to arrive. :) Even better youre in WA!

Best review on this product on RU-vid

Great review Alex..

Three of my end poles split. Were replaced under warranty, but hard to get waited several weeks. It appears to be a common problem. Also I fingd the zips are difficult to pull along. When I put bedding in, it was too big for bag, and compression straps so I bought bigger zero23 bag and extra pair straps. All works well, but had to make said adjustments.

Good call. I've had those plastic deals break the first time I've tightened them up. Metal D-rings for the win.

Really great review mate, inspiring.

I have always had darche swags , we still have 2 a single AWOL and a double calibre. I ended up buying a crashpad double swag well over a year ago and I have to say I'm very impressed with both brands . One thing that I do like better about the crash pad tho is the bag is so big you don't need straps to suck it in and the swag is very easy to get into the bag.

Good review buddy 👍👍👍

I’ve got the same one and have eliminated most of the sagging in the canvas by marking where the spreader pole sits tightest with paint marker. It’s much easier to assemble before instead of putting that pole through the holes and spreading if you know what I mean.

Good review mate.

Great video bud :) I love my D Rings too.... only issue was the strap got too old and brittle, so that was the thing that went on my Oztrail Mitchell Double Swag. Cheers, Don (Dons Shed and Xplor Overland)

Ive got the Darche dirty dee 1400. I use a zempire monstamat as the mattress and its so bloody comfy! The swag has heaps of head height which is a must for me. I hate feeling claustrophobic.

thank you for your time

Have the single version on an Oztent RS1 stretcher ......... great set up . Mine came with the 70mm mattress standard . More comfy than my own bed at home

Great review Alex, I can vouch for Darche's warranty as an eyelet on mine popped out, they sent a whole set to me. I am pretty sure the new models are 70mm mattresses now. My upgrade will be the dirty dee 1400, more poles but I love the look and no sagging, but until 1100 ridgedome gives out (probably never) I don't have a need to upgrade. 👍👍🍻

I have the Dusk till Dawn 1400, I also got the 1400 Darche self inflating mattress, I just throw it on top on the mattress that's already in there, very comfortable! The only issue with the mattress is that its a pain in the arse to roll back up, and wont really fit into the swag bag with everything else, So i bought a second 1400 swag bag, and place other things in there as well. I've seen people use a pool noodle for the sagging issues in the middle, I might try it in the future, but I'm not really bothered by it atm.

thumbs up for . "mad sleep ins"

I've had my 23zero swag for a few months now....EXACTLY the same swag, mine has 70mm bed, paid $370 I think to my front door, excellent service from 23zero Melbourne. Put yellow cable ties on zips, easy to find at night. Use inside loops for torch holder. Use a spring clamp (Bunnings) to hold flap partially open. Size is perfect for me, big enough to sleep, small enough to carry & stow. Rarely peg ends out. Bag a fraction short. Best swag I've owned, 9/10....

Darche are a awesome swag, like others have mentioned the poles are crap. "BUT" Darche have rectified this upgrading the poles to alloy. 👌👏 (Currently available now with the 2022 update models, or can purchase the poles separately)

Great timing in this review - I am considering either the D-D 1100 or the 1400..... How do you find the “rolling up”, being that it is 140cm wide - do you find it difficult, especially when packing up in wet conditions. I had also considered the 23Zero, but want to stick with Australian company... Thanks for the review...

I have always wondered about the Oz Tent instant tents compared to a swag. We like to have a large(ish) area for day use to get away from flies and the instant tents look like they would be good for quick setup and good for day use and sleeping. Basic models are about double the price of this swag but the extra convenience could be worth it. Strangely not one of the channels I watch seems to use them - I'm guessing there must be a reason for that.

Interesting vid about the swag. Another question which carpet are you using.

Not a swag question but what are you using to attach patches to the drawers? Mine fell off when I tried Velcro dots.

Great review. Can I ask is that a tailgate bag hanging of the Tritan. Can you maybe do a review on that or a let us know where it was purchased.

Hi mate.. I'm thinking of getting the 1100 version .. just how bad is the side sagging on the 1400 when it is properly pegged out ?

Nice. Nearly as big as a tent! Where do you put your boots?

Considered it but got the 23zero based on recommendations it might just pip this to the post. Both good swags 👍

Have the 1100 and it’s the best swag I’ve owned. Very good quality. shits all over the kings big daddy.

I recognize that triton!!!

I have had a kulkyne queen size for a few years now and never see much reviews on them. They claim to have originally brought out the dome swag design.. Never had a problem with it and now you can get a deluxe 10cm duel density matress for them. This dosnt look any different to my kulkyne swag.

how does it compare to the kings, i have one and the floor leaks like a sieve where the peg rings are stiched tobthe floor im looking at getting a new swag, and wondering if the quality is a lot better, i dont wanna buy anotjer one in 18 months time

Is there a stretcher for that model?

That would be awesome if it had a little porch or awning to keep my shoes dry from the dew or a little rain.

Darche really need to look at getting their products made in Australia. I realise this would mean a price increase but in the current Covid environment, China has become a bad flavour Australia. That said I own a Darche awning and I’m super happy with it. Please Darche, make your stuff here and become the brand that we want you to be!

in the old days we jest put a mattress in the back of the wagon to sleep

Ha ha, double the hate, thumbs down twice!🤣 Good review. 120623 Been running the Darch 900 for the past two years. Very good.

Made for a Postie Bike

Yes if you are over 80kg you need better than stock mattresses, swag Mattresses are anon issue as far as I am concerned, foam is cheap and getting them covered is not hard to do yourself, we all know someone with a sewing machine.

Nice Review but I can't understand why folks like swags. They huge, heavy and take up so much space. I use a msr hubba tent. Just as quick to set up as a swag but has more room, is lighter and takes up less room. Each to their own of course but I'm baffled.

Buy a real tent that will work on and has been proven on Everest, a Hilleberg I've used one on a Caribou hunt on the tundra in 70 mph wind no problem they cost more but will last 100 years

Looks exactly the same as the Kings one just a lot more expensive..

Everyone has copied Southern Cross swags...

Lost me @ made in China, paying for the name!

Waaaay to big. Prefer a roof top tent ⛺️ or me off-road cazza.

Its crap, Chinese rip off, Did not last a night - got soaked in the one we bought. Seasoned it 2 days prior to the trip. Took it back to the store and bought a real swag made in Australia. Any swag not made in China might be ok but all Darche product are made by the Chinese

Imported canvas....buy Aussie canvas products...

made in china no thanks