One trick for use with a swag is to have one of those trays on the
roof of the vehicle (I guess we're talking 4WD) and sleep in the swag
on that (on a suitable base of course).
I've never done this myself, but I know people who swear by it as a
way of avoiding spiders and snakes.
John Leonard
ps not for those who sleep walk.
On 22/01/2008, Dave Torr <> wrote:
> So long as you don't mind sharing your champers in the morning when the Grey
> Falcon goes over?
>
> On 22/01/2008, Alistair McKeough <> wrote:
> >
> > A small tent is quite compact and very easy to put up. It's also handy to
> > have a little extra space if you pick up during your counter meal (or so
> > I'm
> > told).
> >
> >
> > On 22/01/2008, John Tongue <> wrote:
> > >
> > > I guess a Grey Falcon is even worth warm champagne! .... or you
> > > could get a little camp 'fridge' to take into the swag with you to
> > > keep the champers cold??
> > >
> > > John Tongue
> > > Ulverstone, Tas.
> > >
> > >
> > > On 22/01/2008, at 7:15 AM, Bob Cook wrote:
> > >
> > > > Hi Greg
> > > >
> > > >> From my experience, swags are great! I recommend spending a bit
> > > >> more to get
> > > > a good one, with flyscreen covers as well as full covering if it
> > > > rains and
> > > > with fibreglass semi-circular "poles" at each end to hold it up off
> > > > the
> > > > body/face. These are really simple to put in place with just a
> > > > single tent
> > > > peg at each end. There are now some really good ones (check out Ray's
> > > > Outdoor). You then have insect proof and fully rain proof as
> > > > required, or
> > > > you can leave it open. And yes, they are very comfortable!
> > > >
> > > > You are right that they are so quick and easy to set up and you can
> > > > leave
> > > > bedding (whatever you like to use) inside when you roll it up for
> > > > the day.
> > > >
> > > > We paid around $400 for a double a few years back and it is great.
> > > > Even
> > > > better if you have a double (which is really about one and a half)
> > > > and there
> > > > is only one of you, as then you can keep a few bits and pieces in
> > > > there with
> > > > you (like binos, and champagne to celebrate when the Grey Falcon
> > > > cruises
> > > > over you early in the morning!).
> > > >
> > > > Bob Cook
> > > > Axedale VIC.
> > > >
> > > >
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