Gearing up for a camping trip and wondering which swag to get for the kids? You’re in the right place!
Buying a swag for each of your children doesn’t have to be expensive. There are plenty of inexpensive yet decent swags out there.
Besides, kids don’t really notice the frills and fancy extras, nor do they need the plush mattresses that some more expensive swags come with. This is especially true if you are just going away for a weekend at a time.
Anyway, I have put together a list below of the best kids swags in Australia to help you figure out which one is right for you!
| Kings Kwiky Single Swag | OZtrail Swift Pitch Bivy Tent | Kmart Single Swag | Kamp-Rite Original Tent Cot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Our Pick  |  |  |  | |
Check price at Kmart | ||||
210 (L) x 75 (W) cm | 215 (L) x 70/60 (W) cm | 212 (L) x 100 (W) cm | 210 (L) x 71 (W) cm | |
55 cm | 47 cm | 80 cm | 60 cm | |
6.7 kg | 1.1 kg | 6.4 kg | 11 kg | |
93 L | 7 L | 99 L | 111 L | |
260 GSM canvas | Polyester | 320 GSM canvas | 210D Nylon | |
50 mm | None | Not stated | 10 mm | |
1 year | 1 year | N/A | 1 year |
Best Kids Swags in Australia
Kings Kwiky Single Swag
Our Pick
The Kings Kwiky single swag is a simple, no-frills swag. It is made entirely from cotton canvas complete with a waterproof coating to help keep you dry.
A number of people have complained that the Kings swags are not particularly waterproof, but it may be that they have not seasoned their swag sufficiently before using it for the first time.
Seasoning your swag involves heavily wetting it (with a garden hose for example) a number of times to help the canvas swell and seal off any tiny holes made when the fabric was sewn during the manufacturing process.
The swag also comes with a standard 50mm thick mattress. It’s not a particularly comfortable mattress for an adult, but for a kid using it for a couple of nights at a time, it will do just fine.
You can always upgrade it with a second or replacement swag mattress if you want to increase the comfort level.
The head height of 55cm is fairly low compared to most modern dome swags but not too bad for children. It is covered by the Adventure Kings 1 year warranty.
Adventure Kings also have the Escape Deluxe and the Big Daddy Deluxe in their range.
OZtrail Swift Pitch Bivy Tent
Best Budget Option
While not a true swag, the OZtrail Swift Pitch Bivy tent is a possible option for a kids swag. As it is a bivy tent rather than a swag, it doesn’t come with a mattress at all, so you will need to factor in the cost of purchasing a mattress separately.
However, if you already have a spare foam mattress lying around, this can be a very cost effective option. It is far cheaper and lighter than the other options on this list.
Unfortunately, a few people have commented that it is not very waterproof and that it feels a bit flimsy. This may be due to the fact that it is made out of polyester rather than the tough, durable canvas that most swags are made out of.
It is covered by the OZtrail 1 year warranty.
Kmart Single Swag
Runner Up
The Kmart single swag is another potential option for a children’s swag. It is a fairly basic swag without any particularly special features.
The main pro is the 80cm head height, which is pretty good for a swag at this price point.
Unfortunately, the included mattress appears to be quite thin and not comfortable to sleep on for an extended period, so you may need to factor in the cost of purchasing a second mattress.
Another downside is the fact that this swag does not come with a warranty (other than the statutory warranty applied to all products sold in Australia).
If something does go wrong with it a few months down the track, you will be on your own and may need to stump up for an entirely new unit. Keep this in mind if you do go for this swag.
Kamp-Rite Original Tent Cot
Runner Up