We've got 3 of them between us and our kids, and have had a pole break on each one. Same story, don't know how they broke it just happened. The team at Crashpad have been brilliant and sent a pair of poles each time via express post at no charge. Cannot fault their service and love their product. Great review Ronny
A tip if you break one of your swag or tent poles. .. Cut a 15-20 cm piece off an old gardening hose. If your pole breaks, poke it through the hose and then wrap gaffer/duct tape around the ends.
Excellent honest and thorough review as always. Love how you wait for ages to review a product as opposed to some who want to review when it arrives in the mail. 👍🏼
I LOVE my Crash Pad Swag. Best feature is how quick and easy it is to set up. The simple fact that you don’t have to thread the pole through a canvass section make it that much easier and quicker. I also find the mattress super comfy. Also love how it is free standing and doesn’t need to be pegged out. I normally set it up on a stretcher so I’m off the ground which helps keeping it dry especially under the awning. The flaps also have eyelets which I sometimes use with a pole to aid in ventilation but still some privacy. Great review Ronny and love the channel 👍👍
G’day Ronny, great feedback, I have had my black Strealth for 3 years now, and my double for 2 years. I bought my first swag when I was about 14. In the 30 plus years of sleeping in swags my Crashpad is the best by a country mile! Cheers Richard.
Not a bad swag mate! I've had a few swags and now i believe i have found the best one ever! ARB Touring swag version 2 (has extra door). Absolutely love it. It is the tallest i believe in its class, freestanding like the Crashpad and i love the internal pockets and how strong the swag is. I know Ronny you don't like the 5 poles but i believe it makes the canvas more tight when setup and just feels robust. I use it on an Oztent stretcher and i absolutely love it. I also love the over centre main door for star gazing.
One of my old swags had a 50mm mattress and found it pretty uncomfortable because I sleep on my side, I suppose sleeping on your back you wouldn't notice it. Nice video Ronny! 👌
8 ended up getting a king single forest. When I watched this review months ago you 100% sold me on a crashpad. Perfect for camping with the boys, and the tent for camping with the fam
Awesome review!!! Iv had mine for well over 12 months an it is hands down the best swag iv ever owned. I sleep better in it then my bed at home. I also have the crashpad sleeping bags and the are the bomb!
great review thanks Ronnie, but I'll stick to the camper trailer, so it takes 10 minutes to set up but I get a queen size double bed a change room and a kitchen.
I own a Swag and i have alot of poles snap on it . I'm looking at buying one at some stage but ATM my swag is doing me well. I do like how the Crash pad comes in alot of colours. Always like your reviews Ronny.
I've had my swag for over 15 years. It has no poles or flexible rods and it's designed to fit between the Wheel Arches on a well body ute. The mattress has the egg carton shaped on one side and is still very comfortable. I've never bothered about tarping under the swag and I've been in some heavy rain storms. I've always remained dry, in these situations. I've only used it in the south-west and though the great Southern regions of west Oz. Beach, bush, through the Escarpment, in all seasons. My personal thoughts; if a Swag has poles all flexible rods, its a tent.
I own this one and this is the first review I've seen since I've owned it. I fully agree with you, I took mine across the nullarbor on the back of a motorbike and it was (flippin) awesome. I'd rec it to any of my mates.
Ronny you should convince ARB to expand their equipment here in the states. I’d love to have their double swag to promote it. Our canvas wall tents, are big and most of the time do t have a floor. Our small tents (swag size) are junk thin materials like a kite material. I think they’d hit well over here
Guilty!!! Ive packed away my oztent rv3 strapped it to the roof rack and wondered where my keys were... 😂😂😂 fml. Looks like a good swag my have to give one a go.
@@toddmillar4041 hey mate. Its really easy to set up on ya own. Literally takes 30 seconds to erect the tent. Bit longer if u use all the ropes and pegs. The most difficult bit is putting it on the roof rack/ taking it off. Its about 2 meters long and weighs about 24kgs. So not to heavy, i have my mrs to help grab one half off the roof rack. Lots of room for 2 self inflating mattresses, and all our bags of clothes ect. The awning space that it comes with is really spacious and ive not needed my car awning set up since having the rv tent. I also sit it on a large c gear mat. Keeps the sand away extremely well. Its a good tent solid quality and lots of room. Con is its pack down size, definitley needs a roof rack to transport it around.
Good review young felah,never owned a swag l generally use a tarp or a small tent. The body is starting to go through the aging process so l can't do it rough these days,swag seems a lot more comfortable,like all swags you need to season them before you go out to the snow or wet weather.😁😁
I live in Wisconsin and just got my crashpad swag spent a few nights in it and absolutely love it. Glad I watched your channel and found out about swags. Can’t wait to be back out in it this weekend. Oh and the shipping from Australia to US was super cheap and way faster than I thought
I bought one of these recently based on the reviews of Ronny and Harry from F2F. Gotta say I was very disappointed. It had a hole in the canvas which I meant I couldn’t use it for my upcoming trip and when we contacted them they only offered to exchange the shell, no mention of a refund. I thought generally it was pretty poor quality compared to my Darche Megadome so we returned it and still waiting for a refund.
So we returned the swag to crashpad and asked for a refund, the ignored our request and sent us a replacement. When we asked them why they said under consumer law they didn't have to provide a refund for a minor issue. So a hole in the canvas is a minor issue? Ronny, I wouldn't be associating yourself with these guys, this is just like the crap customer service Rhino rack provided to Tyler Thompson and needs to be called out.
Hey Ronny, you need to come down East Gippsland, plenty of snow here most years. Try Howitt Highplans or pretty much of the high plains, end of May/1st wk of June (just before parks close them). I have done this with my brother several years in a row and always worth it. Cheers mate
I have a kulkyne double but is the same design basically. Being 110kg I find any swag mattress not enough. I bought a couple of cheap single size self inflating mats and slide them under the mattress. They are only 25mm thick but provide that extra cushioning and I don’t bottom out.
Rhi this was not a Australian swag If you ever need one I own a Australian built Mr swagman swag. Its called the ultimate king single and boy is it built tough. 650 gsm desert sand ripstop canvas. This is what we call a swag. Look it up at the Mr swagman web site. They deliver world wide.
I have a Darche Dirty dee, I think you should give it a shot sometime Ronny. I believe Darche also have a swag called the Dusk to Dawn which is literally identical to this swag, Either must be very similar design or they're manufactured in the same factory or share some connection, Either way I've never heard anything negetive about them. Great unbiased review Ronny.. I put a pair of HTX 230s on my Jimny because of your review of them afew years ago, I may just consider a Crashpad for my partner who I will be purchasing a swag for soon too.
They may be good, but personally I won't buy a swag unless it has a pvc bucket floor where the pvc extends up the sides. I've woken to pooled water and not a single drop inside. I can also enter from both sides and both ends so bedding doesn't get wet when entering in rain. Also has a hoop inside to hang a mini lantern, better spread of light than a hand held light. Thanks for review.
No please give a dishonest review! I see reviews start with my honest review kinda would be implied or better to so in my option. That really is more fitting. Thanks for doing it and helps make my purchase easier. When I read my honest review I really consider just passing on by. Some thing to consider, In my option. Take care and stay safe.
Not sure if this will help others but I'd go straight to your local canvas repairer and get the crappy plastic buckles changed over to metal 'D' rings. I've broken both plastic buckles on my Crashpad double now.
Swag is good. Besides some water ingress during wet weather where some stitching is. Even after seasoning. Mattress is rubbish bought a exped to replace it
Hey hey. You have to check out the "wingman of the road " tent. I think that is a swag from England for bikers that you and the aussies could love. Cheers from Germany
Guido Kühn has drawn some Land Rover cartoons. In one there is a Land Rover pulling a second Land Rover on a trailer. He tells his mate: „Nothing ever breaks if you have a spare of it!“. The other one asks: „What about the trailer?“.
I was about to buy one last week but at the moment Crashpad are out of stock of every swag they sell (due to COVID I guess). Hopefully they get more in soon.
Mate, Its not that hard to find snow in OZ, Vic High Country comes to mind. Hope this Covid stuff finishes so I can get out properly into the VHC. Keep up with the good work.
😂 for someone on the west coast What The Frog is snow???? Haha I have spent many years in snowy Denmark (when it used to regularly snow) but never 4wd camped in it...
@@Ronny_Dahl There ya go mate, your next planning to camp in snow, just another adventure to add to your already large collection of trips :) I also lived in Europe half my life also Sweden for a couple years, now in Korea but cant say I've camped in it, BUT looking forward to the experience. Cheers digger.
Much like a RTT, I really like the swag but I just cant justify either when I don't have any overlanding/wilderness tracks in my area. Instead, I have a number of state parks where a 5lb 2p tent would do fine. I agree that a camping trailer with RTT is pretty sweet, but by the time I save up the money I'll have a family and have to stick with tents or get a pop up rv for the space/heat/AC/inside cabin room.
I like the black colour, but I'm partial to the orange one I think. It seems that every trip someone seems to trip over my green swag at night when I'm in it
I would think a good trick in the heat would be to soak it down and make the entire swag an evaporative cooler. Anyone have experience trying that with a swag? In the US Army, we had large hanging canvas water dispenser bags. The evaporation kept the water cool no matter the temp. I would think the same principle applies.
Very good review! I'm currently looking for a new swag, so perfect timing and I'm glad you posted this. The vast majority of items you have suggested have worked very well for me. I would just like to say I appreciate these vids and thank you!!. I've also been visited by the ol' broken pole mystery bandit!.
Thank you for your honesty upfront about your relationship with Crashpad. My concern with this swag is the packed size, but that's only because I primarily use backpacking tents. If you packed it away wet how long before the canvas gets musty?
@Ronny GREAT Review and Content as always. Could you make a slight modification to reviews from now on please. Can you add where they are made! Although crashpad are a Aussie family which is great they are not made in Australia and to me that really matters. Id rather pay another 100 bucks to support Australian Manufacturing etc
Australian regards this swag as shitty. Look at the Mr Swagman ultimate King Single. We in Australian call that a swag. The Crashpad is a chinese knock off
I'm puzzled as to why one would have to "seal" a swag/tent after purchase and why they are not sealed as part of the manufacturing process. I know some brands do seal the seams, but most don't and it's considered "normal" for a new tent to leak and the customer is expected to fix that issue on their own.
The correct term is seasoning, not sealing. Although that is essentially what you're doing. It's a requirement of new canvas products. You're supposed to just hose down your swag in the back yard then let it fully dry. The cotton swells up as it absorbs the water and will seal all the holes formed during manufacturing, waterproofing your swag.
Great review mate, as always well presented and down to earth. If I could make a suggestion it would be to get rid of the “honest review”. We know it is an honest review and that’s why we are here. I suppose this is an TH-cam thing, other than that, excellent as always.
Omg Ronny...you post these vids sooo late at night...jk...it's late for me though...I FWD WA...State...in the US. Still love ya. It rains in Washington all the time.
They used to make a smaller version of this swag which was called "the biker", its 700mm across instead of 1000mm like this one. Its the one i've got as I have an FJ cruiser and always looking at morr space efficient options! I would echo all the comments youve made, great swag.
Had been wondering what you guys were sleeping in. Im looking to get one as well look way more reliable and last longer. Need something for those quick weekends no needing offroad trailer. Too bad all sold out at the moment good on that small business.
I went with the single, the double isn't available in America right now. Bit its fine because i want to put it on a cot and i dont feel like dealing with a double cot
I wonder why Crashpad make the crash mat larger than the swag. Backpacking 101 teaches you that having your tent footprint slightly smaller than your tent keeps you away from water, but having a footprint that is larger than your tent just creates channels for water to run beneath your tent.
We've got 3 of them between us and our kids, and have had a pole break on each one. Same story, don't know how they broke it just happened. The team at Crashpad have been brilliant and sent a pair of poles each time via express post at no charge. Cannot fault their service and love their product. Great review Ronny
You had me at Australian family owned 👍
The big question is, ‘where are they made’??
Vella family, same ones own 4WD Supacenter.
Made overseas!
@Kh2 ESP yeah it's finished in aussie but made in China most of the time
Me too
AOS swag I’ve had for 9 years and not had an issue with it yet, brilliant quality and a local Perth company!
A tip if you break one of your swag or tent poles. ..
Cut a 15-20 cm piece off an old gardening hose. If your pole breaks, poke it through the hose and then wrap gaffer/duct tape around the ends.
copper pipe better
Ronny, after so much research I purchased one of these swags. Waiting for it to arrive next week, your positive review made my day, thanks
Have had one for a couple of weeks now. A fantastic product; you won't be disappointed.
Where did I source it, everywhere I search is out of stock?
@@aarjunchadha4899 Yeah I know , they must be good.
had my crashpad double for nearly 3 years now. heckin good swag! you wont be dissapointed in the quality. check out their sleep systems too.
You won't be getting it next week mate, ships on 21st of this month, I also pre ordered one and the stealth is all ready sold out again lol
Excellent honest and thorough review as always. Love how you wait for ages to review a product as opposed to some who want to review when it arrives in the mail. 👍🏼
First time I saw one of his reviews I became a follower. Very thorough reviews and knows how to dumb it down for beginners.
I LOVE my Crash Pad Swag. Best feature is how quick and easy it is to set up. The simple fact that you don’t have to thread the pole through a canvass section make it that much easier and quicker. I also find the mattress super comfy. Also love how it is free standing and doesn’t need to be pegged out. I normally set it up on a stretcher so I’m off the ground which helps keeping it dry especially under the awning. The flaps also have eyelets which I sometimes use with a pole to aid in ventilation but still some privacy. Great review Ronny and love the channel 👍👍
Thanks Ronny, after seeing the crashpad on your channel I fell in love and recently purchased the double. I couldn't be more happier with it!
G’day Ronny, great feedback, I have had my black Strealth for 3 years now, and my double for 2 years. I bought my first swag when I was about 14. In the 30 plus years of sleeping in swags my Crashpad is the best by a country mile! Cheers Richard.
On ya Ronny big thanks. My Wife saw me watching this and dreaming. Couple weeks later one has turned up for my Birthday 😀😀😀
Not a bad swag mate! I've had a few swags and now i believe i have found the best one ever! ARB Touring swag version 2 (has extra door). Absolutely love it. It is the tallest i believe in its class, freestanding like the Crashpad and i love the internal pockets and how strong the swag is. I know Ronny you don't like the 5 poles but i believe it makes the canvas more tight when setup and just feels robust. I use it on an Oztent stretcher and i absolutely love it. I also love the over centre main door for star gazing.
One of my old swags had a 50mm mattress and found it pretty uncomfortable because I sleep on my side, I suppose sleeping on your back you wouldn't notice it. Nice video Ronny! 👌
Just bought one can’t wait to go test it out after this lockdown is over
8 ended up getting a king single forest. When I watched this review months ago you 100% sold me on a crashpad. Perfect for camping with the boys, and the tent for camping with the fam
always keen to see a Ronny Dahl upload, re-watching old trips of yours is keeping me sane during these times
Awesome review!!! Iv had mine for well over 12 months an it is hands down the best swag iv ever owned. I sleep better in it then my bed at home. I also have the crashpad sleeping bags and the are the bomb!
Its a piece of shit compared to a Mr Swagman. 420 gsm vs 650 gsm. lol you bought a chinese swag mate. sucker
The missus and I love our double crash pad swag. It's worth every cent!
Keen to watch this later tonight when I get home. cheers Ronny, looking forward to this!
I've been looking forward to this review for ages
Interesting review. Would have liked to see Torbs and his ARB next to you for a double review. A compare and contrast between them.
I have a stretcher too...it becomes comfier than my bed at home. Love my swag!!!
SOLD OUT on both websites! Wow Ronny, that was some sales pitch. Wish I could get one...
Been sold out for months mate I looked in April and they were sold out 😔
Because they are made in China and getting anything from there is taking longer than normal.
Just went to order the swag and Crashpad is sold out of every style they have here in the states.
Sold out every where. was going to get the CRASHPAD DOUBLE SWAG. thanks for the review Ronny.
Can confirm, stayed in the single crash pad swag with myself and another adult. It is totally doable.
Another bloke? Reacharound???
Ronny, has a murdered-out tent matching his murdered-out Land Cruiser
Also Ronny: casually pulls out a cute panda nightlight.
Hahaha that cute Panda 🐼 is the bomb
great review thanks Ronnie, but I'll stick to the camper trailer, so it takes 10 minutes to set up but I get a queen size double bed a change room and a kitchen.
I own a Swag and i have alot of poles snap on it . I'm looking at buying one at some stage but ATM my swag is doing me well. I do like how the Crash pad comes in alot of colours. Always like your reviews Ronny.
Your vids are so honest, I already own one of these and stoked you like it, mine has had no dramas!
I've had my swag for over 15 years. It has no poles or flexible rods and it's designed to fit between the Wheel Arches on a well body ute. The mattress has the egg carton shaped on one side and is still very comfortable. I've never bothered about tarping under the swag and I've been in some heavy rain storms. I've always remained dry, in these situations. I've only used it in the south-west and though the great Southern regions of west Oz. Beach, bush, through the Escarpment, in all seasons. My personal thoughts; if a Swag has poles all flexible rods, its a tent.
nice review, all things mentioned. I have the single and double in brown and couldn't be happier
Thanks Ronny, you helped me make up my mind on my next swag. I think I've been eyeing off the crashpad double swag for long enough
I own this one and this is the first review I've seen since I've owned it. I fully agree with you, I took mine across the nullarbor on the back of a motorbike and it was (flippin) awesome. I'd rec it to any of my mates.
Ronny you should convince ARB to expand their equipment here in the states. I’d love to have their double swag to promote it. Our canvas wall tents, are big and most of the time do t have a floor. Our small tents (swag size) are junk thin materials like a kite material. I think they’d hit well over here
Guilty!!! Ive packed away my oztent rv3 strapped it to the roof rack and wondered where my keys were... 😂😂😂 fml.
Looks like a good swag my have to give one a go.
I'm actually more interested in the Oz tent R3 im thinking of getting one. Are they easy to set up on your own they look heavy
@@toddmillar4041 hey mate. Its really easy to set up on ya own. Literally takes 30 seconds to erect the tent. Bit longer if u use all the ropes and pegs. The most difficult bit is putting it on the roof rack/ taking it off. Its about 2 meters long and weighs about 24kgs. So not to heavy, i have my mrs to help grab one half off the roof rack. Lots of room for 2 self inflating mattresses, and all our bags of clothes ect. The awning space that it comes with is really spacious and ive not needed my car awning set up since having the rv tent. I also sit it on a large c gear mat. Keeps the sand away extremely well. Its a good tent solid quality and lots of room. Con is its pack down size, definitley needs a roof rack to transport it around.
Great review as for myself I’ve used a few swag and found 23zero is my favorite (no water leak)
Good Review.
I own the double version, the dark colour is also what attracted me and the bag is spot on.😁
Good review young felah,never owned a swag l generally use a tarp or a small tent. The body is starting to go through the aging process so l can't do it rough these days,swag seems a lot more comfortable,like all swags you need to season them before you go out to the snow or wet weather.😁😁
Mrs loves sleeping in our double crashpad . Simpson Desert, Fraser great swag and bag .
I live in Wisconsin and just got my crashpad swag spent a few nights in it and absolutely love it. Glad I watched your channel and found out about swags. Can’t wait to be back out in it this weekend. Oh and the shipping from Australia to US was super cheap and way faster than I thought
About how long did it take? Were there any import duties or anything?
I need to order one of those here in the states, so I can sleep on my roof rack with it 👍👍
Don't buy it - its chinese -- buy the Australian built Mr swagman ultimate king single. Built in Australia for 4 seasons
I have 2 Crashpad doubles, can’t go wrong with them.👌🏼
I bought one of these recently based on the reviews of Ronny and Harry from F2F. Gotta say I was very disappointed. It had a hole in the canvas which I meant I couldn’t use it for my upcoming trip and when we contacted them they only offered to exchange the shell, no mention of a refund. I thought generally it was pretty poor quality compared to my Darche Megadome so we returned it and still waiting for a refund.
So we returned the swag to crashpad and asked for a refund, the ignored our request and sent us a replacement. When we asked them why they said under consumer law they didn't have to provide a refund for a minor issue. So a hole in the canvas is a minor issue? Ronny, I wouldn't be associating yourself with these guys, this is just like the crap customer service Rhino rack provided to Tyler Thompson and needs to be called out.
Hey Ronny, you need to come down East Gippsland, plenty of snow here most years. Try Howitt Highplans or pretty much of the high plains, end of May/1st wk of June (just before parks close them). I have done this with my brother several years in a row and always worth it. Cheers mate
Great review thanks Ronny. I purchased one off your review. Thanks
I have a kulkyne double but is the same design basically. Being 110kg I find any swag mattress not enough. I bought a couple of cheap single size self inflating mats and slide them under the mattress. They are only 25mm thick but provide that extra cushioning and I don’t bottom out.
Watching from Salt Lake City, Utah👍
Love your reviews Ronny. Would love to see more. We trust your opinions!
Rhi this was not a Australian swag If you ever need one I own a Australian built Mr swagman swag. Its called the ultimate king single and boy is it built tough. 650 gsm desert sand ripstop canvas. This is what we call a swag. Look it up at the Mr swagman web site. They deliver world wide.
Very nice description for this camping swag,
I can't wait to go camping...
Stay safe
I have a Darche Dirty dee, I think you should give it a shot sometime Ronny.
I believe Darche also have a swag called the Dusk to Dawn which is literally identical to this swag, Either must be very similar design or they're manufactured in the same factory or share some connection, Either way I've never heard anything negetive about them.
Great unbiased review Ronny.. I put a pair of HTX 230s on my Jimny because of your review of them afew years ago, I may just consider a Crashpad for my partner who I will be purchasing a swag for soon too.
It would be marvelous if there was a 4wd'er of the year competition, say grand finals Ronnie vs Shauno, etc
Wish they teamed up for an episode,pure Aussie fun
They may be good, but personally I won't buy a swag unless it has a pvc bucket floor where the pvc extends up the sides. I've woken to pooled water and not a single drop inside. I can also enter from both sides and both ends so bedding doesn't get wet when entering in rain. Also has a hoop inside to hang a mini lantern, better spread of light than a hand held light.
Thanks for review.
"Full disclosure"
A comment that every reviewer on anything should start off with.
Without it, I take every review by anyone as propaganda BS.
His full disclosure didn't include if he is getting a kickback or not.
Just said he didn't pay for the swag.
@@TheTrevJP
I think he was fair in his disclosure, short of waffling on for 5 minutes.
He said more than most "reviewers"
No please give a dishonest review! I see reviews start with my honest review kinda would be implied or better to so in my option. That really is more fitting. Thanks for doing it and helps make my purchase easier. When I read my honest review I really consider just passing on by. Some thing to consider, In my option. Take care and stay safe.
Not sure if this will help others but I'd go straight to your local canvas repairer and get the crappy plastic buckles changed over to metal 'D' rings. I've broken both plastic buckles on my Crashpad double now.
I quite often roll my swag up and leave my keys or phone in it 🤣
great review mate. Earned yourself a sub. I will be buying one based off your review
Hey Ronny, have you ditched the crash pad and upgraded to a Rainger swag yet?
Swag is good. Besides some water ingress during wet weather where some stitching is. Even after seasoning. Mattress is rubbish bought a exped to replace it
Hey hey. You have to check out the "wingman of the road " tent. I think that is a swag from England for bikers that you and the aussies could love. Cheers from Germany
great review Ronny
Guido Kühn has drawn some Land Rover cartoons.
In one there is a Land Rover pulling a second Land Rover on a trailer.
He tells his mate: „Nothing ever breaks if you have a spare of it!“.
The other one asks: „What about the trailer?“.
I was about to buy one last week but at the moment Crashpad are out of stock of every swag they sell (due to COVID I guess). Hopefully they get more in soon.
Mate, Its not that hard to find snow in OZ, Vic High Country comes to mind. Hope this Covid stuff finishes so I can get out properly into the VHC. Keep up with the good work.
😂 for someone on the west coast What The Frog is snow???? Haha I have spent many years in snowy Denmark (when it used to regularly snow) but never 4wd camped in it...
@@Ronny_Dahl There ya go mate, your next planning to camp in snow, just another adventure to add to your already large collection of trips :) I also lived in Europe half my life also Sweden for a couple years, now in Korea but cant say I've camped in it, BUT looking forward to the experience.
Cheers digger.
Nice review mate , I've got a double crashpad and would say it beats my 2 previous darche swags by far .
love your review thanks mate
How?
Nice review mate . Could we get a suspension review next on the dobinsons please
Need to do a high country trip Ronny that would be awesome!
have always been keen on crash pad, their gear seem to be good quality. Think i know what ill be getting next! good vid ronny
Much like a RTT, I really like the swag but I just cant justify either when I don't have any overlanding/wilderness tracks in my area. Instead, I have a number of state parks where a 5lb 2p tent would do fine. I agree that a camping trailer with RTT is pretty sweet, but by the time I save up the money I'll have a family and have to stick with tents or get a pop up rv for the space/heat/AC/inside cabin room.
I like the black colour, but I'm partial to the orange one I think. It seems that every trip someone seems to trip over my green swag at night when I'm in it
I wish I got this one, I've had all darche swags and love them all, if this was in stock I would have gotten this instead
they are great in snow
I would think a good trick in the heat would be to soak it down and make the entire swag an evaporative cooler. Anyone have experience trying that with a swag?
In the US Army, we had large hanging canvas water dispenser bags. The evaporation kept the water cool no matter the temp. I would think the same principle applies.
Excellent!! Thank you
Very good review! I'm currently looking for a new swag, so perfect timing and I'm glad you posted this. The vast majority of items you have suggested have worked very well for me. I would just like to say I appreciate these vids and thank you!!. I've also been visited by the ol' broken pole mystery bandit!.
Thank you for your honesty upfront about your relationship with Crashpad. My concern with this swag is the packed size, but that's only because I primarily use backpacking tents. If you packed it away wet how long before the canvas gets musty?
Need a mattress topper if your a side sleeper
Mattress doesn’t cut it, otherwise a fantastic swag 👍👍.
Was waiting for this for ages thank you
Sorry mate takes time to test things out well. Hate to say things are great or good before I know 💯 thanks for your patience 🤙
@Ronny GREAT Review and Content as always. Could you make a slight modification to reviews from now on please. Can you add where they are made! Although crashpad are a Aussie family which is great they are not made in Australia and to me that really matters. Id rather pay another 100 bucks to support Australian Manufacturing etc
Cheers ronny just what i was looking for
Thanks for the review, Would that site comfortably on a camp stretcher ??
Have been waiting for this for a very long time. So keen
Australian regards this swag as shitty. Look at the Mr Swagman ultimate King Single. We in Australian call that a swag. The Crashpad is a chinese knock off
I'm puzzled as to why one would have to "seal" a swag/tent after purchase and why they are not sealed as part of the manufacturing process. I know some brands do seal the seams, but most don't and it's considered "normal" for a new tent to leak and the customer is expected to fix that issue on their own.
The correct term is seasoning, not sealing. Although that is essentially what you're doing. It's a requirement of new canvas products. You're supposed to just hose down your swag in the back yard then let it fully dry. The cotton swells up as it absorbs the water and will seal all the holes formed during manufacturing, waterproofing your swag.
Do you have condensation problems particularly in relation to the foam mattress and is there an easy way to address this?
Great review mate, as always well presented and down to earth. If I could make a suggestion it would be to get rid of the “honest review”. We know it is an honest review and that’s why we are here. I suppose this is an TH-cam thing, other than that, excellent as always.
Many people don’t know who I am so I’m helping people find the honest review 🤙
Ronny Dahl fair point mate.
snow lol come to tassie mate lol plenty of it here atm lol
Great review, cheers Ronny
Omg Ronny...you post these vids sooo late at night...jk...it's late for me though...I FWD WA...State...in the US. Still love ya. It rains in Washington all the time.
Haha sorry bud other side of the world 🤙
They used to make a smaller version of this swag which was called "the biker", its 700mm across instead of 1000mm like this one. Its the one i've got as I have an FJ cruiser and always looking at morr space efficient options! I would echo all the comments youve made, great swag.
nice review ronny
Had been wondering what you guys were sleeping in. Im looking to get one as well look way more reliable and last longer. Need something for those quick weekends no needing offroad trailer. Too bad all sold out at the moment good on that small business.
I went with the single, the double isn't available in America right now. Bit its fine because i want to put it on a cot and i dont feel like dealing with a double cot
Can’t wait to get mine.
Ronny, what is it's drop bear protection rating?
Sold Out. Where to find it ?
I wonder why Crashpad make the crash mat larger than the swag. Backpacking 101 teaches you that having your tent footprint slightly smaller than your tent keeps you away from water, but having a footprint that is larger than your tent just creates channels for water to run beneath your tent.
What fan were you holding ? I’m out in Arizona and it gets blistering hot that thing looks awesome
Where do we get the panda light from?
Just Pre Ordered the DDL Desert. :)
It is the best swag that I have ever had aswell