New swag........

[flytime]

Hi all,
I've just brought a new swag.As i unfolded it the smell of the new canvas was overwelming.I've been airing it out over the past few days , but the smell is still there.Do i need to wash it ? or can someone tell me another way.Any advice welcome :)
Thanks steve

[leeroy_6]

Not real sure about smell, I guess you could try hosing it down....but interested in what make and model you've puchased as I am in the marked for a new swag also.

Cheers,
Lee

[flytime]

Hi leeroy_6,It's a ultima swag.It's one that is held up by two poles at either end.With a canvas cover .And under the cover is fully enclosed sandfly proof mesh.it cost $520 with poles,pegs.bought it from the new camping store at lawton in brisbane.
regards steve

[neptune]

flytime, you should waterproof it while it is new, set it up and hose it down (sprinkle). That will let the cotton in the seams swell. when it is dry I always rub bees wax or a waterproofing compound over the seams.

[Jack_Lives_Here]

Lay it beside the campfire bloke [smiley=2thumbsup.gif] ;D that'll get the new smell out real quick.
Have a Darche dome swag that's going on 10 years old now - never applied any waterproofing to it. It has been through some nasty New England storms and stayed nice and dry - have I just fluked a good one??????

[MICHAELG]

I have just purchased a Burke & wills "coolabah"
gave it good trenching to seal it
cost around $460 top of range for this maufacturer- 15 Oz canvas miggie proof screen also a 2 pole type

I am 6'3 114kgs still heaps of room in it for me had a smell to but the fire soon got rid of it

[Derek Bullock]

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh the smell of new canvas, why would you want to get rid of it. ;D ;D ;D ;D

Derek

[flytime]

Hi derek, michealg, dave,neptune and lee.

Thanks for replying to my question :)Looks like the smoke from the camp fire is the go ;D
Hope to be using it this weekend at inskip.going up to chase tuna on fly ;D ;D.If the whether holds out.
regards steve

[Derek Bullock]

Might head up that way myself on Sunday.


Derek

[flytime]

Hi derek,

If i do go i'll stay at carlo pt camping ground.Not looking good though.It's pouring down with rain here at the sunny coast ;D as i speak.
Regards steve

[leeroy_6]

Hey fellas,
Just took the plunge on the weekend and upgraded to a new double swag..Down Under Brumby. After much deliberation i decided on the Brumby as a few mates have them and haven't had any problems, they also seemed to be the only one around with heavy grade canvas 15/17 oz, which should last through the conditions i will be using it in. I'm not going to waterproof as my mates didn't and it hasn't leaked at all.
Should get a good workout...off to cape york for 2-1/2 weeks at end of month. ;D ;D
Catch ya, Lee

[Jack_Lives_Here]

Steve - i take it you didn't get up to Inskip??
Do you get to Carlo van park along the rainbow beach road??

[flytime]

Hi dave,
yes that's the way. best place to stay.Has a boat ramp , good facilities , close to the pub for meals.What more could you want.
regards steve :)


Nice purchase lee 8)

[flytime]

Hi all ,
Used the new swag on the weekend.Best bit of money i've ever spent. It was blowing 30 knt's,put it up , hopped in and never felt more comfotable and warm.In the morning i rolled it up .Put in the back of my prado, and i was off fishing. Too easy!!!
I highly reccomend the stand up modles with two poles at either end.( and the smell of the new canvas has gone )
regards steve :)

[wizard]

Approx 70-80 years ago a bright person invented a thing called a tent now a day's these things called tent's are made from super light weight fabric and are water proof.

These tent things are half the weight of SWAG'S and twice as much room inside(if u fart u won't choke)

And guess what you can buy a tent for half the price of swag and a trap as well!

[Derek Bullock]

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

[neptune]

Wizard that may be so, but with a swag you roll up your mattress, pillow & linen, much more convenient. As you said about the super light weight material the tents are made from, they certainly wouldn't stand up to the abuse a swag can take. The space a swag takes up is their major disadvantage.

[flytime]

Hi all ,
Neptune is spot on .If you roll up a tent , MATTRESS , pillow, cloths .How much room does that take up.And even the time it takes to put a tent , tarp up.I would much rather be fishing.Been there done that!!!!!Plus your more independed with a swag.dont like it where you are,roll it up and move.Wizard i'll be out fishing while you'll be putting your camp gear away. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
regards steve :)

[MICHAELG]

I agree to. dont need to waste time when fishing is involved. I dont even bother getting my swag out until I'm ready for sleep. cant beat that for cutting into your fishing time. I can even set it up on the deck of my boat. Whatever makes you comfortable in the end hey

[neptune]

If your really pressed for space, you can also roll up in the swag your toiletries, camp oven, wife, the list goes on.

[wizard]

Good to see the funny side of things hey ;D ;D
Wizard

[Derek Bullock]

Lift up to front page

[Needmorerum]

Sorry to be in denial, but what does "lift up front page" mean?

Corry

[Derek Bullock]

It's an old post so just put that there to bring it back up to the top of the posting for people to see.

Cheers.


Derek

[Needmorerum]

Well now that we are back up to the top, are there any hints as to how to soften the canvas in a swag. Mine is now a few months old but is still quite stiff.
(and I'm talking about the swag)

Corry.

[flytime]

Hardcorr,
It's like a good bottle of red "it takes time"
Steve :)

[griz066]

Hi All,
I just came across these swags and they sure do look the goods and are reasonably priced, I am buying the Ghost Gum. Check out the link

http://www.mrswagman.com.au/

[griz066]

Hi All,
I just came across these swags and they sure do look the goods and are reasonably priced, I am buying the Ghost Gum. Check out the link

http://www.mrswagman.com.au/

[griz066]

Oops sorry about the double post, me and the puter don't get along most days