Real Review - Helikon-Tex Swagman Roll Blanket - Sleeping Bag - Poncho - UnderQuilt
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- This is the Helikon-Tex Swagman Roll;
Blanket, Sleeping Bag, UnderQuilt, Poncho Liner and in this episode Luke is giving his Agenda Free Review!
Pros and Cons after 6+ months of use!
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Helikon-Tex Swagman Roll Review
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Price : $126.
Colors : 3 shades of Green, Black, Coyote, Flecktarn, Wildwood,
Claimed Weight : 1.64lbs
Actual Weight : 1lbs 11.4oz with storage bag
Storage Bag weight : 1oz
Bag weight : 1lb 10.4oz
Included : Blanket, Stuff bag
Measurements Blanket Mode :
55” wide
79” long
Measure Meants Sleeping Bag Mode :
27.5” Wide
79” long
Measurements when stuffed :
6.5”
12” long
Materials : Dupont Teflon fabric protector and extra warm liner filled with Climashield Apex insulating material , YKK zippers,
Insulation : Climashield Insulation - Proven performance in side-by-side comparisons of warmth-to-weight ratio and durability is the reason Climashield® has supplied the U.S. Armed Forces for over 30 years.
Review Pros :
Excellent insulation for temps down to around $50. This is of course subjective for everyone but once the temps went into the 40’s, I was getting cold. I’ve heard from some viewers who were told by other youtubers that this would take them comfortably into the 30’s. That’s not true at all; I’ve confirmed this with my own testing and with the experiences of those viewers who I spoke it.
You might be able to push it down into the 30’s but you would have to be wearing some seriously warm layers. Realistically, 50f is the comfort zone.
Excellent quality.
Awesome design
Very functional
Easy to use as a blanket, sleeping bag, sleeping bag liner, poncho, great for hammock in warm weather
Is fully USGI poncho compatible
Hood is warm
Very good price.
Small form factor - larger than a woobie blanket but it is more versatile.
Sheds water thanks to a DWR coating
hood is adjustable
Review Cons :
My biggest con is size; for wider individual it could be an issue. Not height wise as it is 79” long, but it is rather narrow at 27.5” If you have wide shoulders or are just a big individual, it may be too small. For myself, length wise it fits fine but width wise, it is at the point of being uncomfortable.
I have a shoulder diameter of 48” and if you are any larger than that, it will be too tight.
Nylon material is what I would label as civilian grade; not military. While I haven’t had any issues and I don’t see any reason why I would, I have seen reports of some rips and tearing online with hard use. I’ve read that the outer and inner materials not not mil-spec.
Smallish head hole size; big heads or wearing a hat it may be snug if not impossible.
Also, small face hole.
Summary :
Do I recommend this product? Absolutely! This is another product from Helikon that is absolutely top notch. The quality is excellent, very versatile, price is reasonable, warm for what it is, great form factor and it is everything that the Woobie blanket isn’t and I have no problem recommending it.
Again, for wide individuals using this in sleeping bag mode may be impossible. For myself, it’s right at the point of being uncomfortable. I can make it work but I wish there was more space. Keep that in mind before purchasing and also, keep in mind the temp range. Realistically, 50f comfort. Don’t listen to nonsense; commonsense will tell you that this won’t keep you warm at 30f unless you have VERY warm clothing layers….if you do, that makes you wider and it may not fit.
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My huge pumpkin head that would be an expensive hat.
I think the Thirty degrees was a misunderstanding. The reviewer was reading the laundry instructions but didn't realise it, ie it should be washed at 30°c which is a cool wash in a washing machine in Europe.
Back in 1985 as an active duty Marine I fell in love the military poncho liner, aka "woobie" this thing is a woobie on steroids and has replaced my beloved woobie in my gear list. The price is a bit high for me but with the quality it's a "buy once, cry once" type of item, very durable in the use I have put it through.
Dave Canterbury is a brand ambassador for Helikon and he fully endorses the Swagman Roll along with some of his fellow instructors at the Pathfinder school, (Josh Enyart, Shawn Kelly). So if you're an owner of this bag you're in very good company.
You can tuck the hood in the chest pocket for the sleeping bag configuration thats what the velcrobis for. You can also pack the entire bag into a zip chest pocket, making it self containing.
Had my eye on this thing for a while, and glad to finally see your review of it. I knew a lot of the info already, but as usual you covered some of the things you just can’t know by looking at pics or certain videos. Excellent review as always, and this video helped me make up my mind on whether to purchase it or not. Keep up the great work
Just got my first swagman roll,I like the breathable aspect of it as I’m
I am impressed with the product description, but I am even MORE impressed with your objective review on this and other products. Thank you, for you are doing a legitimate service for camping enthusiasts, unlike too many other TH-cam.
This is a review that I've been waiting for a long time. This product seems to be just as good if not even better than I was expecting it to be. Helikon-Tex is really upping their ante, kudos to them.
Your channel is awesome Luke. I really appreciate you and the thorough reviews. Putting out great vibes man!
Thanks for the review. I have seen this product on another channel and I'm glad to see your report! Keep up your reviews and adventures!
I own one of these, and they are great for some things. I primarily use it as a wind breaker and top layer while doing landscape photography at higher elevations. Also a travel blanket for warmer temperatures. At 6'2' and heavier set the sleeping bag config is useless for me, but as a underquilt on a hammock it does well. As something becomes more multi functional it has to sacrifice in places... I think they balanced it pretty well :D Thanks so much for all your hard work and amazing reviews!
When it comes to your reviews the more information the better and while also utilizing real life scenarios, providing pros and cons, giving your body size for fitment are all huge details that make your channel so awesome, especially that it's agenda free!
Enjoy your straight forward, fair, no BS reviews. Would like to see the Swagman deployed as an under quilt .
I purchased the swagman roll earlier this year, really happy with the performance. kept me warm on a breezy evening.
I've watched a lot of guys wearing/using it and swearing by it. But having it on or waking up under didn't help me much. This is the first in-depth review that I've seen. Thanks for the information. I'm definitely getting this now for my winter go bag.
Huge fan and follower from over the pond. Purchased this following your review. I have used it a lot. In all modes. Mostly poncho sitting around camp in the evening and morning. Great extra if temperature drops in the night over or in sleeping bag. Agree it is a little snug but great as blanket. As a summer/autumn under quilt for hammock it is superb. So versatile. I rarely go out out overnight without it. 👍🏼
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I've been thinking about purchasing one.
I'm 5'9" and 160#. The swagman roll has proven to be excellent! I use it as the poncho (liner), blanket and sleeping bag. Have not used it as a hammock under quilt, but the corner toggles and the buckle straps seem they would make that use pretty easy. I operate in the desert, so the insulation is often adequate for my needs. I sometimes supplement the swagman roll with a woobie or wool blanket. All in all, a great piece of gear!