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Down Under Swags

Historically the traditional outdoor bedding in Australia was the "Swag", a sausage shaped roll used by "Swagmen", the equivalent to the Engish tramp and American Hobo. It consisted of a canvas tent fly rolled with blankets and clothing and is possibly the descendent of the cavalryman's saddlekit. Although heavier and bulkier than a bivvy or a dome tent, they are simpler to use and more durable, comfortable and convenient. Hence their traditional use in Australia by stockmen and 4WD adventure tour operators, for camel and horse treks, and by hunters and fishermen.

The full Down Under Swag range is provided below:

IMAGE MODEL  CANVAS 
ounces
MAIN
ZIP
BASE
cms
 MATTRESS 
thickness
mm
 HEIGHT 
cms
 WEIGHT 
kgs
 
EMU
Single
15/16

No.8

190x67 50 52 3.2
EMU
Kingsize
15/16

No.8

213x75 50 58 4.2

DINGO
Bikerswag
15/16 tc

No.10

200x67 40 PG/Ri 57 3.4
DINGO
Single
15/16 tc

 No.10 

200x67 60/40
HD.Ri
57 4.0
DINGO#
Kingsize
15/16 tc

No.10

213x75 60/40
HD.Ri
66 5.4
DINGO#
XL
15/16 tc

No.10

213x84 60/40
HD.Ri
66 6.0
DINGO#
Double
15/16 tc

No.10

213x121 65/45
HD.Ri
71 7.3

BUFFALO#
XL
15/16 tc 10oe 238x84 65/45
HD.Ri
63 6.6

GOANNA~
XL
15/16tc

No.8

213x84 45 58 5.5

JUMBUCK~
XL
15/16tc

No.8

213x84 65/45
HD.Ri
58 5.7

BRUMBY~
XL
15/16tc

No.8
/10

213x84 65/45
HD.Ri
74 7.4
BRUMBY~
Double
Top:
12/13
Base:
15/16tc

No.8
/10

 213x121  65/45
HD.Ri
75 8.8

JABIRU~
XL
Top:
12/13
Base:
15/16tc

No.8
/10

213x75 65/45
HD.Ri
86 6.8
ZIP-IN INSECT SCREENS available for Dingos and Buffalos
  # Velcroed Utility Pocket
~ Fibreglass Hoops
HD High Density Foam
HD/RI High Rensity Ripple Foam
tc Tearcheck Reinforced Canvas
oe Open End
  NB - Poles not supplied with Dingos
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