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Best Swags in Australia – Reviewed & Compared

Planning on doing some camping in Australia’s glorious outdoors? Good on you! While you’re out exploring everything this amazing country has to offer, your swag will be your home away from home.

But how do you know which one to get? Well, in this article, I have reviewed and compared the best swags Australia to help you work out which one is right for you!

Let’s take a look at them!

 

23Zero Bandit 900

XTM 4x4 Single Swag

Oztent RS-1

AOS Bushman Deluxe

OZtrail Mitchell Expedition

Darche Dirty Dee 900

Kings Escape Deluxe


Our Pick
23Zero Bandit 900
Best Value
XTM 4x4 Single Swag
Oztent RS-1
AOS Bushman Deluxe Single
OZtrail Mitchell Expedition Single
Darche Dirty Dee 900
Kings Escape Deluxe

4.7 ★ (see 7 reviews at Snowys)

Cell

4.55 ★ (see 35 reviews at Snowys)

Cell
Cell

4.85 ★ (see 8 reviews at Snowys)

Cell

205 (L) x 80 (W) cm

215 (L) x 90 (W) cm

215 (L) x 105 (W) cm

200 (L) x 71 (W) cm

210 (L) x 90 (W) cm

215 (L) x 90 (W) cm

205 (L) x 85 (W) cm

85 cm

65 cm

100 cm

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70 cm

85 cm

75 cm

14 kg

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16.5 kg

8.7 kg

8.7 kg

11.5 kg

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100 L

71 L

236 L

104 L

71 L

152 L

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400 GSM

400 GSM

Polyester

475 GSM

300 GSM

420 GSM

400 GSM

70 mm

50 mm

40 mm

70 mm

50 mm

70 mm

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2 years

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2 years

10 years

1 year

2 years

1 year

One size

Single and Double

Best Swags Australia

23Zero Bandit Swag 900

23Zero Bandit Swag 900

Our Pick

Pros
  • Very high build quality
  • Full canvas construction - 400 GSM
  • Fully seam sealed - seasoning not necessary
  • 4 doors/windows - easy access
  • 85cm head height - very spacious
  • Durable, oversized canvas carry bag included
  • 70mm thick mattress
  • 2 year warranty
Cons
  • Pretty heavy for 1 person to carry at 14kg

In my opinion, the 23Zero Bandit 900 is the best swag in Australia. It is widely loved by swag users for it’s rock solid build quality that won’t let you down no matter the conditions.

It is constructed from thick 400 GSM canvas, but the really awesome part is that all of the seams in the swag are fully sealed from the inside. This means that the swag is fully waterproof straight out of the box (no seasoning required).

Waterproofing can be a major headache for canvas swags and tents alike, so having this all sorted before you even buy it is a huge relief.

There’s 4 doors that also double as windows, plus 2 additional windows, 1 at each end of the swag. This makes access super easy and also means that you’ll have enough ventilation to keep you cool or prevent condensation buildup.

The 70mm mattress is nice and comfy. The whole thing is backed by 23Zero’s excellent 2 year warranty.

14kg is pretty heavy to carry by yourself, so make sure that you park as close to your campsite as possible.

It comes in 900, 1100 and 1400 sizes.

XTM 4x4 Single Swag

XTM 4x4 Single Swag

Best Budget Swag

Pros
  • Very affordable - far cheaper than the competition
  • 400 GSM canvas
  • Packs down to small volume
  • Internal pockets for organisation
  • Extra strong seams
  • 215cm long and 90cm wide - suitable for tall guys
Cons
  • Mattress only 50mm thick
  • Only 65cm internal height

If you’re on a tight budget but still need a decent swag to get you through your next trip, look no further than the XTM 4x4 single swag!

This is a surprisingly solid piece of kit that gets the job done for a very low price. It’s made from 400 GSM canvas and is sized similarly to the other swags on this list.

It’s got decent quality seams, has plenty of internal pockets to help you organise your gear at night, plus it packs down to a very small volume, so it won’t hog the whole boot!

The included 50mm mattress is alright, but not as good as some of the other, thicker mattresses, such as the 23Zero Bandit one.

The 65cm head height is also quite low and a bit of a disappointment. It makes the swag feel quite claustrophobic.

If this doesn’t bother you, then the XTM 4x4 swag is definitely a solid option at a very low price.

For more info, check out our XTM 4x4 swag review!

Oztent RS-1 Swag

Oztent RS-1 Swag

Runner Up

Pros
  • Outstanding Oztent build quality
  • 1,500mm waterproof rating
  • Awning included
  • Sleeping area 215cm long and 105cm wide - very roomy
  • 100cm internal ceiling
  • Oversized carry bag included
  • 2 year warranty
Cons
  • Polyester rather than canvas construction
  • Ventilation not great
  • Quite heavy at 16.5kg
  • 1.57m long when packed!
  • Included mattress only 40mm thick