Keen on upgrading your swag setup by adding a stretcher underneath? By keeping your swag off the ground, you will be cleaner, drier, cooler in summer and more comfortable.
But which stretcher should you get? Well, I’ve made a list of the best swag stretchers in Australia below to help you figure out the one that best suits you.
Keep in mind that as your swag already has an included mattress, you can often get away with using a fairly basic stretcher that wouldn’t be particularly comfortable on its own as a stretcher bed.
However, you need to make sure that the size of your stretcher matches your swag fairly closely. Laying your nice, big swag on a tiny, narrow stretcher won’t make for a comfortable night’s sleep.
Of course, you might also prefer to get a dedicated stretcher tent which is a combined swag and stretcher all-in-one. If you already own a swag, however, it's a waste of money to go out and buy this, so read on to find out which stretcher is best for you.
Anyway, let’s take a look at some of the options out there.
| OZtrail Easy Fold Stretcher Single | Oztent Gecko Stretcher | Oztent RS-1S King Single Stretcher | Darche XL100 Stretcher Bed | Zempire Twin Speedy Stretcher Bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Our Pick  |  |  |  |  | |
4.8 ★ (see 33 reviews on Snowys) | 4.65 ★ (see 43 reviews on Snowys) | 4.8 ★ (see 38 reviews on Snowys) | 4.3 ★ (see 34 reviews on Snowys) | 4.65 ★ (see 28 reviews on Snowys) | |
1 person | 1 person | 1 person | 1 person | 2 people | |
200 (L) x 80 (W) x 42 (H) mm | 190 (L) x 92 (W) x 51 (H) mm | 217 (L) x 107 (W) x 51 (H) mm | 216 (L) x 100 (W) x 50 (H) mm | 193 (L) x 132 (W) x 47 (H) mm | |
150 kg | 150 kg | 200 kg | 150 kg | 200 kg | |
10.2 kg | 11 kg | 14 kg | 10 kg | 13.75 kg | |
26 L | 40 L | 27 L | 53 L | 39 L | |
1 year | 5 years | 5 years | 1 year | 2 years | |
One size | One size |
Best Swag Stretchers Australia
OZtrail Easy Fold Stretcher (Single & Double Options)
Our Pick
The OZtrail Easy Fold is my pick for the best of the best. It is comfortable, super simple to set up and also very affordable.
The jumbo single size and the queen size are sized perfectly for most single and double swags respectively. I wouldn’t recommend getting the regular single size as it is too small for a swag & stretcher setup.
Other stretcher models are more heavily padded, but that is only necessary if you are using it as a standalone bed. Because we are tossing our swag on top, the included mattress in the swag plus the comfort provided by the stretcher will be enough.
Note: Be aware that the queen size does have a middle bar running lengthwise down the stretcher. This is to stop 2 people sleeping on it from rolling into the centre.
However, it does make setting up a double swag on top more difficult. You can alleviate this issue by putting a swag mattress on top of the stretcher.
The other thing to be aware of is that the queen size model is only rated for a capacity of 200kg, so it may not be suitable for all couples.
Oztent Gecko Stretcher
Runner Up
The Oztent Gecko is another affordable yet high quality swag stretcher. It is narrower and shorter than the OZtrail Easy Fold, which means that it isn’t great for tall people and that your swag may overhang the stretcher slightly.
On the plus side, it has 10mm thick padding which will definitely lift the comfort level. It is built by Oztent, which means that the quality is excellent and that it will last for a long time.
It comes in goanna, gecko and king goanna sizes and is backed by a 5 year warranty. To ensure that your unit is eligible under the warranty, you need to complete this registration form.
Oztent RS-1S King Single Stretcher
Runner Up