@@TAOutdoors Great video... Jax is a proper character... He's a real superstar .... Thanks for including him , ..much appreciated... The swag is superb btw... Great design...
Traditionally in Australia these are stored on the tray of your 4wd and when you stop to camp you just roll it off and set it up right next to your car. They are also usually rolled up with a duvet and sheets on the mattress that's why the storage bag is so much bigger.
Swags are for clueless car campers only. They are completely and utterly impractical in every situation other than those with large 4WD/SUV's etc. to cart them to the camping location, and those who have never heard of an inflatable sleeping pad and can't fathom more than 60cm of headroom...lol - I cannot wrap my head around the fact they even still exist in the 21st century given the technological improvements we've made to tent design and sleeping pads etc. since the 1970's. You'd literally get 5x the space and comfort from a 3x3m DD Hammocks Superlight tarp, a ground sheet and a basic sleeping pad. The swag he shows in this video, packed up, is literally the size of a 5m radius glamping bell tent for 6 people...lol
Great to see you use a swag mate. Traditionally, in Australia, swags were carried by swagman who moved across the country looking for work. They were very simple. Just a sheet of canvas that you wrapped around yourself with a wool blanket inside. A mattress was usually made out of leaves. They would then roll up the swag with all their belongings, sling it over their back and carry on. Nowadays, modern swags are huge and mainly used by 4wders. I've done a couple of semi-traditional swag camping videos on my channel if you'd like to check them out. I reckon you should try and do a traditional swag camp in a future vid, I think it would make for a very interesting video. All the best mate.
Thanks for the info man! I’d definitely be interested in doing a traditional swag camping trip. I’ll check the videos on your channel. Keep up the great work mate!
Jax was so funny when you started cooking the sausage - wounded, shivering, but also squinting like to say, "Please don't hurt me. (by denying me sausage!). It's so awesome to see someone so kind to their dog. Once I gave my huge English Mastiff a Big Mac - he took it in his mouth, and with one gulp, down his gullet it went! and yeah, he backed it up after we got home! Gotta love them. Thanks for this I really love a great swag and that one is the best.
A swagman was a transient labourer during the 1890's and during the great depression of 1930 in Australia. A swag was a shelter and bed for the swagman that he carried on his back. Love the video sir.
Thanks for your comment! I completely agree, having a great companion like a dog can make any camping trip even more enjoyable. By the way, if you're looking for reliable outdoor gear and power backup solutions, I'd highly recommend checking out Segway's Portable PowerStation Cube Series. It's packed with features like massive capacity, powerful output, and fast recharging, making it perfect for outdoor enthusiasts like us.
Lay the poles in the middle of the swag before rolling it up, it will protect them from being damaged if u chuck it in the back of ur Ute. Tip from an Australian Swagman
I have camped everywhere in North America pretty much. I have slept in mud puddles and with tornados dancing overhead. I also had fun in motorhomes, campers and trailers, owning each as needed. I built my own tree houses, hideaways in sheds and bug outs in the base of fallen trees. I took my time enjoying boat life with a good size living arrangement and took week long trips in a two man sailboat. I have enjoyed five star accommodations and food as much as I enjoyed a tarp and a can of tuna. Now, I am too old to trek into the desert and swim to a pea sized island. So, I have created a place to go in a meditation so when I want fast sleep or to hang out and continue the story in my mind of land owned in the Northwest that includes a cave, a small river and some marsh land....I know I have a place to calm my nerves or work like I did when I was 20. Remember this major factor about life....your health is the most valuable asset you have, never take it for granted and always smile when you wake to enjoy another day. No matter the weather or duty that day, you have one more day to make a memory from. Waste that or your health and you will never get that time back so do your best! Don't end up disabled at 62 or you too could be living vicariously or memory.
My dog is exactly the same when we're wild camping - sat next to me, on edge and "shivering". Yet he loves the outdoors and he's fine before dusk, and once we're in the tent and going to sleep... I guess after thousands of years evolving to sleep in buildings, they're probably overwhelmed by all the new information they're receiving in the dark!
Enjoyed the video. I bought a Rockhampton canvas Swag 900 a few years ago, which I find is a great piece of kit. My first camp in it surprised me, It was wintertime, and I didn't know just how it would perform. Inside of the tent, it was between 13° c and 15°c but when I went outside for a leak, the tent was covered in frost, which was really surprising. The comfort sleeping on the mattress was superb. I've only camped out in winter with this tent. I do like the room you have in yours, though. Thanks for sharing the video 👍
The flap at the door is not for your muddy boots. Muddy boots stay on the (muddy) ground. That flap you keep clean so you can stand up when you leave the tent (and put your muddy boots on).
Hi from Australia! Love that you’ve discovered the beauty of a swag. We only ever camp in swags, with my husband and I and our two young kids. It’s the best way to camp.
Swags tend to leak at the seams when new. Best practice is to wet the whole swag down before first use. Some people also use wax sticks on the seams to be safe.
I enjoyed that . I camp out too with my dog .She likes to explore , so I keep her in a bright red jacket sometimes with reflective tape ( doggie Hi-vis ) . Keep on camping , take your children , teach them . That is so much more than a short holiday . It`s life skills. Skills are no burden , they`re carried in your head and last a lifetime .
One thing about Swags for anyone interested, the canvas is waterproof but the seams are not. Unless its seam taped, you can get water coming through in heavy storms. When you first get one, you have to season it. Basically, either soak it in water like in your bathtub or take it outside and hose it down really well and than let it fully dry in the sun. You have to do it 2 or 3 times from what I read. Doing that causes the canvas to swell up in all the small holes where needle and thread go through sealing them. Swags are grest and theres a few really good videos on TH-cam about them. I did a lot of research before I had bought 5he one I did.
Mike, good to see Jax again. Was concerned that something had happened with him. Good to hear about your family and the kids reaction to the coming holidays. Another great episode. Enjoyed the new product reviews.
Great video mate! So you need to season them, they do come pre seasoned but it’s worth soaking it completely then letting it dry slowly so the fibers in the material contract and makes it water proof. I’m from Australia and have about 3 of them can’t beat a good swag! Great option to get the kids started as well!
LOL!!!!!! I saw the size of that bag and thought this was gonna be a tent big enough for a small family! 🤣 You got it assembled and I thought, " _Well that'll do for your dog. Where's the real tent for yourself?_ " That's not much bigger than a Slumberjack bivvy. But to each, their own. Here's what you do: leave the tent and mattress at home. Just take the bag. Sleep in it.
Swags are for clueless car campers only. They are completely and utterly impractical in every situation other than those with large 4WD/SUV's etc. to cart them to the camping location, and those who have never heard of an inflatable sleeping pad and can't fathom more than 60cm of headroom...lol - I cannot wrap my head around the fact they even still exist in the 21st century given the technological improvements we've made to tent design and sleeping pads etc. since the 1970's. You'd literally get 5x the space and comfort from a 3x3m DD Hammocks Superlight tarp, a ground sheet and a basic sleeping pad. The swag he shows in this video, packed up, is literally the size of a 5m radius glamping bell tent for 6 people...lol
@@Funkteon I travelled from NY to CA in my car and saved a metric crap ton of money by keeping a swag in my trunk and putting that up on truck turnoffs and free campgrounds. "I cannot wrap my head around the fact they still exist-" Well, the 1911 Handgun became obsolete as soon as autoloaders with more than 7 rounds were widely available, but people still use and love them. To each their own. Clearly you enjoy dirt holes more than other people.
@@Funkteon Swags are Australian and that’s not a swag that’s a bivvy a swag is basically a wool blanket with all your gear rolled into it and then thrown over the shoulder
@@alexb.acevedo5344 well, started with a wool blanket, then someone though a bit of tarp to keep the rain off would be nice, maybe an old vulcanised rubber sheet to lay on, then maybe something soft to lay on... A few more feature creeps and well. That is what you end up with. You heard of Stone soup? Its a bit like that. 😜
Tip from an aussie that's been using a swag like this for years. Use your spreader bar and polls as a pinch roll point when you start roll up the swag.
It's great to see Jaxx back in the limelight love watching outdoor vids with the dogs in them because it's what I do,I like watching 902 with Boomer aswell,just got the one Tigris Conifer hot tent so that's me off to my woods Wednesday for 3 nights in Yorkshire also looking for some woodland in the cairngorms if anyone nos of any it's for snowy camping the more remote the better
This is something I'd use in my house so I could sleep without getting blinded by the sun.... Plus it looks like a fort and I love it. 😁👍❤️ Good choice to bring Jax along... Watching him trying to navigate the woods w/ those little legs is adorable. 😂😍
There's a clever new invention called curtains, they appear to block out much of this light you speak of. Worth a look, unless you get this tent then you can use the bag as a window covering.
@@Hopisoba - I know that but they also have this new thing called *An autistic child* that doesn't give a crap about the purpose of a curtain and only sees it as a thing that's blocking their view of the street so it gets pulled down every morning around 7am so unless I want to put the bag over my head, I'm not going to get good sleep..... 🤣
@@TAOutdoors Can you imagine: You've been stuck driving in a hot vehicle all day and you get into bed and it's TEN cms of mattress AND a potential double cross breeze?!! Ugh that'd feel like actual heaven.
DANG! That bag is big enough to double as a room addition for the tent! Took a break from editing my own video and saw you uploaded so I decided to watch yours! GREAT UPLOAD!
Absolutely. I'm not too concerned with being "Ultra-light" rather, I'm interested in having fun. I'll drag a couch into the woods if that's what it takes. All the best to you!@@TAOutdoors
When you come prepared you really do a good job you've got great equipment really like how your dog is so well behaved and just having a good time together real peaceful
Yes swags are Australian. When you first buy a swag you need to soak it with a hose to seal all the seams and stitching. Once you have done that it wont leak.
Just a little tip. The woven plastic re-useable veg/fruit bags with a drawstring are really handy for keeping stuff, like your wood wool firelighters. Most supermarkets sell them for pennies to reduce single use plastic waste. That way you bag won't be full of broken bits of firelighters.
Brilliant dog, and I enjoyed the video again. I love how you give Jack bits of attention throughout. One massive bugbear from my guide days, please roll the door under rather than over, especially when it's upwards. If any rain hits, it gets the inside of the door wet (increasing consendation later) and, in that position, you also get water pooling where the roll-up is. One minor bugbear is that you don't peg out the base of your tent first, as well. First world problems, but the rolling of tent flaps the right way will help. You said "boule" perfectly.
I made a mattress cover out of a queen sized flat sheet for the mattress in my husbands swag. They are a very common piece of camping kit here in Australia. The original swags were an oiled canvas ground sheet with a couple of wool blankets. They were used by "Swagies" intinerate workers who would walk between farms looking for any work.
The weather in your videos always seems really nice, as a lad from Manchester I can confidently say that it's been raining here everyday for the past month or 2 without fail. Loving the videos mate, looking forward to some winter content soon
Really cool I’m catching this when am, as at the weekend I met an Australian family friend who was describing a swag which her son in the outback uses. So great to see in action
Outhouse makes some really good stuff. Our dog does the same thing-halfway between a squirm and a wiggle, therefore a squiggle. I grew up with heavy duty oiled canvas military tarps and they sure did keep the water off. Enjoy the fall and winter.
Jaxx looks comfy! Nice to see you out and about and I hope you do more episodes on your living fence around your woodland. It looked like a good start and I'm dying to see how it progresses over the next few years.
I have the 1500 and it’s like home from home i have been out in snow and storms all sorts not a bit of condensation at all it’s insane best thing if you haven’t got to walk far !
That looks great, the mattress looks so comfortable. Ideal for solo + dog camping. Not many campsites in England where you dont end up on a pitch with your car. Dont think I'd want to carry it far though if I was gonna try a wild camp.
I used Julius k9 with my border terrier. Was well designed and comfortable for him. I highly recommend them, having tried so many others. Sadly I lost him 18 months ago, fond memories.
I like all your videos. It’s good to see you and Jacks out in the outdoors again . I can’t wait to see how your channel progresses in the future as your children grow . Wish you and your family the best from America . 👍🏼
Greetings from Michigan, USA Mike. I enjoy watching your videos because of the enjoyment you obviously have when you're making them. Also good to see Jax back in action. Guh-boi.
I really really like that tent.. ❤ I love the idea of being able to get airflow thru the tent because most tents can get really muggy and hot.. One of the main reasons I don't like tent camping..
I am from Oz, and have a similar but slightly more simple design and I rarely need to use pegs as the weight of the mattress inside holds the unit in place. The mattress is also normally rolled up inside the swag, and if setting up each day I also leave my sleeping bag inside and roll the lot, so much less hassle to set up and pack up.
Brilliant video Mike as always. I like that tent it would be ideal for fishing. Jack's had a good time by the looks of it,and his sausage! He's very well behaved too. I will look out for the next video. Brilliant!!!😉
A section of green wood resting on the lid, will prevent the handle falling in to the flame. Unfortunately I don't take my own advice, and just automatically picked the handle up and gave my self 3rd degree buns of my billy pot...ooouch...lol
Such a lovely video to watch. While all the gear you presented is very entertaining, it is also so relaxing watching you and Jacks enjoying nature life. It reminds me of your first videos I really enjoyed. Keep on and greetings from Germany!
This is basically an Australian ARB Skydome swag, I have had one for around 5 years! They are very heavy duty canvas and floor, its the type of swag you buy for life. Around $700AU new in Australia. You need to season that canvas, wet it down with a hose on a sunny day
Definitely a Jack Russell thing around food Mike. I have my second one and both he and my previous Jackie done the exact same as Jaxx. Wonderful loyal dogs 🐶 ❤
My brother goes to town with the elf on the shelf , bum hanging over the sink and coco pops in the sink with little bits of toilet paper 😂 love that tent tho, be good up here in Scotland during the summer where it gets light really early in the morning like 3:30 , I love my bivvy but the light mornings make it hard to sleep once it gets light outside
i have a very similair swag . i was told before using , to set up in garden and give it a good dousing with hose . something to do with closing up pores on canvas . well i did it,and ive camped in torrentiol rain and have remained bone dry . just a tip i was given . swags are awesome . enjoy .
I am pleased to see you cast a wider net than just the 'go-light' equipment. The older I got, the more I appreciated a bit more room and a bit more sturdiness. This item is a bit too much of a bivvy for my preference. The spreader bar is truly needed in this style of shelter. I made my own with PVC pipe.
The last tent I camped in was a 16x16 Marquee with mudflaps and it had a wooden bed inside. Bad knees & even when I could sleep on the ground I was the Princess & the Pea.
The tent is awesome, the quality is top notch. Oh and thanks for your new axe...now I have to get another one love your design and the finger notch, brilliant. Will be on my Dear Santa list...and well the tent is on the list too. I was sorta good for the year...
That's brilliant to see you out with the dog, he almost stole the show from that great looking tent 😎I've always thought that Jack Russell trembling was nervous excitement for things to come🤔
Always good to see new ultralight backpacking gear
😂😂😂
i was thinking this is just perfect for putting on my ebike and heading to the hills😂
Could almost replace my ticket on the arc
You could probably camp in the bag that thing comes in.
Don’t tempt me Frodo!!!
Dooo it! Dooo it! I double dog dare ya!
Be a lot quicker
@@TAOutdoors
Great video...
Jax is a proper character...
He's a real superstar ....
Thanks for including him , ..much appreciated...
The swag is superb btw...
Great design...
@TAOutdoors my hell that's the biggest dufflebag I've ever seen!!! Who could pack that long distance???
That’s a seriously nice kit for those who still have knees.
Traditionally in Australia these are stored on the tray of your 4wd and when you stop to camp you just roll it off and set it up right next to your car. They are also usually rolled up with a duvet and sheets on the mattress that's why the storage bag is so much bigger.
Thanks! Didn’t know that 👍🏻
You make sure you zip them/or role them up every morning also stop the snakes getting into them
Swags are for clueless car campers only. They are completely and utterly impractical in every situation other than those with large 4WD/SUV's etc. to cart them to the camping location, and those who have never heard of an inflatable sleeping pad and can't fathom more than 60cm of headroom...lol - I cannot wrap my head around the fact they even still exist in the 21st century given the technological improvements we've made to tent design and sleeping pads etc. since the 1970's. You'd literally get 5x the space and comfort from a 3x3m DD Hammocks Superlight tarp, a ground sheet and a basic sleeping pad. The swag he shows in this video, packed up, is literally the size of a 5m radius glamping bell tent for 6 people...lol
@Funkteon get a life mate. What is this tent elitism? It's the most bizarre prejudice I've ever seen and I'm Australian
@@FunkteonThat's embarrassing, careful mate your ignorance is hanging out for all to see.
Great to see you use a swag mate. Traditionally, in Australia, swags were carried by swagman who moved across the country looking for work. They were very simple. Just a sheet of canvas that you wrapped around yourself with a wool blanket inside. A mattress was usually made out of leaves. They would then roll up the swag with all their belongings, sling it over their back and carry on. Nowadays, modern swags are huge and mainly used by 4wders. I've done a couple of semi-traditional swag camping videos on my channel if you'd like to check them out. I reckon you should try and do a traditional swag camp in a future vid, I think it would make for a very interesting video. All the best mate.
Thanks for the info man! I’d definitely be interested in doing a traditional swag camping trip. I’ll check the videos on your channel. Keep up the great work mate!
@@TAOutdoors you’re in for a treat. Scotty has done some crackin swag vids
Plus one to that. Scotty's channel is epic. He's got some epic spots and the camera skills to show them off.
Jax was so funny when you started cooking the sausage - wounded, shivering, but also squinting like to say, "Please don't hurt me. (by denying me sausage!). It's so awesome to see someone so kind to their dog. Once I gave my huge English Mastiff a Big Mac - he took it in his mouth, and with one gulp, down his gullet it went! and yeah, he backed it up after we got home! Gotta love them. Thanks for this I really love a great swag and that one is the best.
A swagman was a transient labourer during the 1890's and during the great depression of 1930 in Australia. A swag was a shelter and bed for the swagman that he carried on his back. Love the video sir.
basically a human snail
What a fantastic little dog he is. Great companion. That was a really nice camp.
Thanks! He’s going to feature in a lot more videos from now on 👍🏻
@@TAOutdoorswould love seeing more of him! Always good having a camping buddy
Thanks for your comment! I completely agree, having a great companion like a dog can make any camping trip even more enjoyable. By the way, if you're looking for reliable outdoor gear and power backup solutions, I'd highly recommend checking out Segway's Portable PowerStation Cube Series. It's packed with features like massive capacity, powerful output, and fast recharging, making it perfect for outdoor enthusiasts like us.
Lay the poles in the middle of the swag before rolling it up, it will protect them from being damaged if u chuck it in the back of ur Ute.
Tip from an Australian Swagman
I have camped everywhere in North America pretty much. I have slept in mud puddles and with tornados dancing overhead. I also had fun in motorhomes, campers and trailers, owning each as needed. I built my own tree houses, hideaways in sheds and bug outs in the base of fallen trees. I took my time enjoying boat life with a good size living arrangement and took week long trips in a two man sailboat. I have enjoyed five star accommodations and food as much as I enjoyed a tarp and a can of tuna. Now, I am too old to trek into the desert and swim to a pea sized island. So, I have created a place to go in a meditation so when I want fast sleep or to hang out and continue the story in my mind of land owned in the Northwest that includes a cave, a small river and some marsh land....I know I have a place to calm my nerves or work like I did when I was 20.
Remember this major factor about life....your health is the most valuable asset you have, never take it for granted and always smile when you wake to enjoy another day. No matter the weather or duty that day, you have one more day to make a memory from. Waste that or your health and you will never get that time back so do your best! Don't end up disabled at 62 or you too could be living vicariously or memory.
My dog is exactly the same when we're wild camping - sat next to me, on edge and "shivering". Yet he loves the outdoors and he's fine before dusk, and once we're in the tent and going to sleep... I guess after thousands of years evolving to sleep in buildings, they're probably overwhelmed by all the new information they're receiving in the dark!
Enjoyed the video. I bought a Rockhampton canvas Swag 900 a few years ago, which I find is a great piece of kit. My first camp in it surprised me, It was wintertime, and I didn't know just how it would perform. Inside of the tent, it was between 13° c and 15°c but when I went outside for a leak, the tent was covered in frost, which was really surprising. The comfort sleeping on the mattress was superb. I've only camped out in winter with this tent. I do like the room you have in yours, though. Thanks for sharing the video 👍
I went to a camping store when I visited Australia. The kit they have available is absolutely incredible!
The flap at the door is not for your muddy boots. Muddy boots stay on the (muddy) ground.
That flap you keep clean so you can stand up when you leave the tent (and put your muddy boots on).
Sounds good, do you like this life?
Hi from Australia! Love that you’ve discovered the beauty of a swag. We only ever camp in swags, with my husband and I and our two young kids. It’s the best way to camp.
Vinnies and red cross give them to the homeless
Love how excited he got when he set up the porch 😂
Swags tend to leak at the seams when new. Best practice is to wet the whole swag down before first use. Some people also use wax sticks on the seams to be safe.
I enjoyed that . I camp out too with my dog .She likes to explore , so I keep her in a bright red jacket sometimes with reflective tape ( doggie Hi-vis ) . Keep on camping , take your children , teach them . That is so much more than a short holiday . It`s life skills. Skills are no burden , they`re carried in your head and last a lifetime .
One thing about Swags for anyone interested, the canvas is waterproof but the seams are not. Unless its seam taped, you can get water coming through in heavy storms. When you first get one, you have to season it. Basically, either soak it in water like in your bathtub or take it outside and hose it down really well and than let it fully dry in the sun. You have to do it 2 or 3 times from what I read. Doing that causes the canvas to swell up in all the small holes where needle and thread go through sealing them. Swags are grest and theres a few really good videos on TH-cam about them. I did a lot of research before I had bought 5he one I did.
Yup. Really crucial to do that.
Mike, good to see Jax again. Was concerned that something had happened with him. Good to hear about your family and the kids reaction to the coming holidays. Another great episode. Enjoyed the new product reviews.
Swags certainly a big thing in Australia. This one looks extremely well designed.
I love your dog in the tent, thank you for this nice video! Greetz from the Netherlands 😊
Great to see you camping with your dog Mike 👍
The dog is called jax,not Mike…
Great to his bag camping with him and his dog
@@Yaketyyak21it's Jaxx not Jax 😂
Great video mate! So you need to season them, they do come pre seasoned but it’s worth soaking it completely then letting it dry slowly so the fibers in the material contract and makes it water proof.
I’m from Australia and have about 3 of them can’t beat a good swag! Great option to get the kids started as well!
love coming back to the last years winter videos
LOL!!!!!! I saw the size of that bag and thought this was gonna be a tent big enough for a small family! 🤣
You got it assembled and I thought, " _Well that'll do for your dog. Where's the real tent for yourself?_ "
That's not much bigger than a Slumberjack bivvy.
But to each, their own.
Here's what you do: leave the tent and mattress at home. Just take the bag. Sleep in it.
Swags are for clueless car campers only. They are completely and utterly impractical in every situation other than those with large 4WD/SUV's etc. to cart them to the camping location, and those who have never heard of an inflatable sleeping pad and can't fathom more than 60cm of headroom...lol - I cannot wrap my head around the fact they even still exist in the 21st century given the technological improvements we've made to tent design and sleeping pads etc. since the 1970's. You'd literally get 5x the space and comfort from a 3x3m DD Hammocks Superlight tarp, a ground sheet and a basic sleeping pad. The swag he shows in this video, packed up, is literally the size of a 5m radius glamping bell tent for 6 people...lol
@@Funkteon I travelled from NY to CA in my car and saved a metric crap ton of money by keeping a swag in my trunk and putting that up on truck turnoffs and free campgrounds. "I cannot wrap my head around the fact they still exist-" Well, the 1911 Handgun became obsolete as soon as autoloaders with more than 7 rounds were widely available, but people still use and love them. To each their own. Clearly you enjoy dirt holes more than other people.
@@Funkteon Swags are Australian and that’s not a swag that’s a bivvy a swag is basically a wool blanket with all your gear rolled into it and then thrown over the shoulder
@@alexb.acevedo5344 well, started with a wool blanket, then someone though a bit of tarp to keep the rain off would be nice, maybe an old vulcanised rubber sheet to lay on, then maybe something soft to lay on... A few more feature creeps and well. That is what you end up with.
You heard of Stone soup? Its a bit like that. 😜
@@Funkteon2 reply with the same comment 😂
Tip from an aussie that's been using a swag like this for years. Use your spreader bar and polls as a pinch roll point when you start roll up the swag.
That light is a game changer mate, and the tent looks blinding, thanks for the time camping with you.
Cheers Eddy.
Looks great, don’t you love this tent?
It's great to see Jaxx back in the limelight love watching outdoor vids with the dogs in them because it's what I do,I like watching 902 with Boomer aswell,just got the one Tigris Conifer hot tent so that's me off to my woods Wednesday for 3 nights in Yorkshire also looking for some woodland in the cairngorms if anyone nos of any it's for snowy camping the more remote the better
The "hardy leak & onion 🧅 soup" 33:29 with the bread will clear up your cold.
Great video. Shocking prices! Look forward to the next.
Jaxx is such a curious little bugger, he loves to watch what you're up to haha. I always enjoy when you bring him along
This is something I'd use in my house so I could sleep without getting blinded by the sun.... Plus it looks like a fort and I love it. 😁👍❤️
Good choice to bring Jax along... Watching him trying to navigate the woods w/ those little legs is adorable. 😂😍
doesnt your house have a roof? 🤔🤔
@@Rose.Of.Hizaki - Yes but that doesn't keep the sun from coming through the windows.... 😂
There's a clever new invention called curtains, they appear to block out much of this light you speak of. Worth a look, unless you get this tent then you can use the bag as a window covering.
@@xpndblhero5170 The price of leccy being what it is,i can see a use for it even indoors when the mercury drops.Less space, more easy to warm maybe ?
@@Hopisoba - I know that but they also have this new thing called *An autistic child* that doesn't give a crap about the purpose of a curtain and only sees it as a thing that's blocking their view of the street so it gets pulled down every morning around 7am so unless I want to put the bag over my head, I'm not going to get good sleep..... 🤣
That tent looks SO good! The swag plus a tarp would be perfect for a longer camp.
Yeah they come into their own once you get a tarp above them.
@@TAOutdoors Can you imagine: You've been stuck driving in a hot vehicle all day and you get into bed and it's TEN cms of mattress AND a potential double cross breeze?!! Ugh that'd feel like actual heaven.
DANG! That bag is big enough to double as a room addition for the tent! Took a break from editing my own video and saw you uploaded so I decided to watch yours! GREAT UPLOAD!
Haha thanks man! It’s a roomy bag but better than then too small
Absolutely. I'm not too concerned with being "Ultra-light" rather, I'm interested in having fun. I'll drag a couch into the woods if that's what it takes. All the best to you!@@TAOutdoors
When you come prepared you really do a good job you've got great equipment really like how your dog is so well behaved and just having a good time together real peaceful
Yes swags are Australian. When you first buy a swag you need to soak it with a hose to seal all the seams and stitching. Once you have done that it wont leak.
The tips you give are just magic! Thanks, Nige, South Wales.
I'm so glad you talked about your hatchet with such enthusiasm as i wont feel so bad when i do it myself now!..
That lamp is brilliant! The tent is very cool too. If it comes in larger sizes they must weight a ton. Thanks for the share Mike, good trip
Love it man! that looks like a sweet shelter. Enjoyed the doggo being along as well!
Just a little tip. The woven plastic re-useable veg/fruit bags with a drawstring are really handy for keeping stuff, like your wood wool firelighters. Most supermarkets sell them for pennies to reduce single use plastic waste. That way you bag won't be full of broken bits of firelighters.
Good tip. I use those bags for all sorts!
Jax is a good camping helper.
That is one heavy 4 season one man bivy tent out of canvas I ever saw ! I could live in that all year round!
The guys at Thornwood did a great job there. Quality guys too!
Jack Jack ❤
Brilliant dog, and I enjoyed the video again. I love how you give Jack bits of attention throughout.
One massive bugbear from my guide days, please roll the door under rather than over, especially when it's upwards. If any rain hits, it gets the inside of the door wet (increasing consendation later) and, in that position, you also get water pooling where the roll-up is. One minor bugbear is that you don't peg out the base of your tent first, as well. First world problems, but the rolling of tent flaps the right way will help.
You said "boule" perfectly.
I made a mattress cover out of a queen sized flat sheet for the mattress in my husbands swag. They are a very common piece of camping kit here in Australia. The original swags were an oiled canvas ground sheet with a couple of wool blankets. They were used by "Swagies" intinerate workers who would walk between farms looking for any work.
The tent looks amazing as did those sausages! Jacks is a lovely boy xx
The weather in your videos always seems really nice, as a lad from Manchester I can confidently say that it's been raining here everyday for the past month or 2 without fail. Loving the videos mate, looking forward to some winter content soon
Really cool I’m catching this when am, as at the weekend I met an Australian family friend who was describing a swag which her son in the outback uses. So great to see in action
Your stealth camping brought me to this channel. Thank you!
The best kit yet and "brilliant" light 😂 Your love and enthusiasm for all this is infectious 👍
I've spent years looking at swag's......Nice to see a UK company is offering a quality UK made version....looks very sturdy and very well made.....
Outhouse makes some really good stuff. Our dog does the same thing-halfway between a squirm and a wiggle, therefore a squiggle. I grew up with heavy duty oiled canvas military tarps and they sure did keep the water off. Enjoy the fall and winter.
Such a nice Autumn 🍂 camp in the great outdoors .
Bring along your dog jack kept you company ❤.
Thanks for showing us, best wishes Simon and Beth ❤🙋🍂
Jaxx looks comfy! Nice to see you out and about and I hope you do more episodes on your living fence around your woodland. It looked like a good start and I'm dying to see how it progresses over the next few years.
A very enjoyable video Mike...thanks so much for bringing us along!
Great to see you and Jaxx out on a camp, such a neat outing and that looks an interesting bivvy but probably very heavy to carry far. 👍🏻👍🏻
Made for vehicle camping making size and weight are a non issue. Most popular sleeping arrangement outdoors in Australia by far
I have the 1500 and it’s like home from home i have been out in snow and storms all sorts not a bit of condensation at all it’s insane best thing if you haven’t got to walk far !
Fantastic video as always Mike and congratulations and best of luck with the release of your Official TA Outdoor axe.
Many thanks!
That looks great, the mattress looks so comfortable. Ideal for solo + dog camping. Not many campsites in England where you dont end up on a pitch with your car. Dont think I'd want to carry it far though if I was gonna try a wild camp.
I used Julius k9 with my border terrier. Was well designed and comfortable for him. I highly recommend them, having tried so many others. Sadly I lost him 18 months ago, fond memories.
I use the 1100 swag from outhaus. With porch open it keeps water out without need for a tarp. Warm even when it's freezing outside
I really enjoy the videos where you chat to us. Great video, thanks very much 👍🏻
I like all your videos. It’s good to see you and Jacks out in the outdoors again . I can’t wait to see how your channel progresses in the future as your children grow . Wish you and your family the best from America . 👍🏼
Mike jax is filling out proper fine terrior health n wellness on a time of giving thanks 🎉🎉❤❤
Another great episode. Your work is so enjoyable. I will see you soon, and we'll go camping!
Greetings from Michigan, USA Mike. I enjoy watching your videos because of the enjoyment you obviously have when you're making them. Also good to see Jax back in action. Guh-boi.
I really really like that tent.. ❤ I love the idea of being able to get airflow thru the tent because most tents can get really muggy and hot.. One of the main reasons I don't like tent camping..
need to add love to see it in heavy rain just to see it how it old's up thanks
Wow, that is a very cool camping light. So many versatile features.👍
I am from Oz, and have a similar but slightly more simple design and I rarely need to use pegs as the weight of the mattress inside holds the unit in place. The mattress is also normally rolled up inside the swag, and if setting up each day I also leave my sleeping bag inside and roll the lot, so much less hassle to set up and pack up.
My Daschund does the exact same thing with her lifting her paw up and shivering. 😂
Brilliant video Mike as always. I like that tent it would be ideal for fishing. Jack's had a good time by the looks of it,and his sausage! He's very well behaved too. I will look out for the next video. Brilliant!!!😉
Yeah always a great video when did you like it?
That is a awesome tent and lantern. So nice seeing Jack again.
A section of green wood resting on the lid, will prevent the handle falling in to the flame. Unfortunately I don't take my own advice, and just automatically picked the handle up and gave my self 3rd degree buns of my billy pot...ooouch...lol
When I was a child, a davenport was a kind of couch. This is like the world's most extravagant bivy bag!
Such a lovely video to watch. While all the gear you presented is very entertaining, it is also so relaxing watching you and Jacks enjoying nature life. It reminds me of your first videos I really enjoyed. Keep on and greetings from Germany!
LOVE the lantern! Yes, I think the tent is a bit much but going out with one's dog you can't spoil them too much! Great video bud!
WOW: this is the best package of bivvy and mattress I have seen. It is even better than I could imagine.
Greetings Mike from the USA, I look forward to your videos every week, well done. I enjoy everything you do
This is basically an Australian ARB Skydome swag, I have had one for around 5 years! They are very heavy duty canvas and floor, its the type of swag you buy for life. Around $700AU new in Australia. You need to season that canvas, wet it down with a hose on a sunny day
your dog so cute just sitting in the tent, sweet!
Like the table. Your tent has a flaw. That porch won't block blowing rain
Definitely a Jack Russell thing around food Mike. I have my second one and both he and my previous Jackie done the exact same as Jaxx. Wonderful loyal dogs 🐶 ❤
Fiercely loyal and absolute characters!
My brother goes to town with the elf on the shelf , bum hanging over the sink and coco pops in the sink with little bits of toilet paper 😂 love that tent tho, be good up here in Scotland during the summer where it gets light really early in the morning like 3:30 , I love my bivvy but the light mornings make it hard to sleep once it gets light outside
That’s amazing 😂 I’m using that elf on a shelf tip
That tent looks so good ,Yep its bigger packed than most but looks so comfortable , Nice to see Jaxx the little rascal .
lol I’m glad to see your exchange like this. I think you should be good friends, right?
Thanks for filming Mike. 😁👍🏼
i have a very similair swag . i was told before using , to set up in garden and give it a good dousing with hose . something to do with closing up pores on canvas . well i did it,and ive camped in torrentiol rain and have remained bone dry . just a tip i was given . swags are awesome . enjoy .
Wow what a tent!
Cool seeing Jax out again
Dogs just take the videos to the next level
Very smart design. I like it.
I am pleased to see you cast a wider net than just the 'go-light' equipment. The older I got, the more I appreciated a bit more room and a bit more sturdiness. This item is a bit too much of a bivvy for my preference. The spreader bar is truly needed in this style of shelter. I made my own with PVC pipe.
What fun with a great friend.
Love a canvas tent personally.
Me too
The last tent I camped in was a 16x16 Marquee with mudflaps and it had a wooden bed inside. Bad knees & even when I could sleep on the ground I was the Princess & the Pea.
The tent is awesome, the quality is top notch. Oh and thanks for your new axe...now I have to get another one love your design and the finger notch, brilliant. Will be on my Dear Santa list...and well the tent is on the list too. I was sorta good for the year...
Love my swags. Toasty warm in winter
For longer duration camps, the Artic Lavvo (used to be Venor) "Gamme" looks splendid. Bet you would like it.
That's brilliant to see you out with the dog, he almost stole the show from that great looking tent 😎I've always thought that Jack Russell trembling was nervous excitement for things to come🤔