Swag or stretcher?

[GOSSAMER]

We are planning a trip up the Hay River Track in the Simpson Desert next year and I have had some conflicting advice re best bedding. My Wife and I are both over 50 so comfort is getting to be very important. One mate swears by his swag, while other now uses a stretcher and reckons they are way better than a swag. Has anyone had any experience with stretchers? I know it means also taking a tent but that is not a problem if the stretcher is better.

Given you already have a king's 2.5m awning have you considered buying the matching tent attachment??? I don't have one but have seen someone put one up and they seem pretty easy to handle, then maybe sleep on stretchers just a thought.

https://www.4wdsupacentre.com.au/specials/weekly-deals/adventure-kings-2-5-x-2-5m-or-2-x-3m-awning-tent.html?utm_source=4WD+Action+Marketing&utm_campaign=7cb9042fc3-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2016_11_04&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_fb8798d9e8-7cb9042fc3-8578105&mc_cid=7cb9042fc3&mc_eid=9a80200419

[RUGGA]

Yeah, I like the look of the Oztent. I might have to check that out. And I thought I had made up my mind.

Steve

Does this help you make your mind up? Lol.

Found in the review section of the link Just Cruzin posted.

https://youtu.be/kamgBpNg5Gs

[stricky]

Given you already have a king's 2.5m awning have you considered buying the matching tent attachment??? I don't have one but have seen someone put one up and they seem pretty easy to handle, then maybe sleep on stretchers just a thought.
https://www.4wdsupacentre.com.au/spe...eid=9a80200419

I think I will have a look at doing this. It would certainly help with space. It looks like stretchers are the way to go. What sort of mattress do swags have? I am probably not going to get a swag as it would need to a double and would probably only get used once. So maybe I need to look at self inflating matress on a stretcher???

[nj swb]

So maybe I need to look at self inflating matress on a stretcher???

This is the setup my father was using before he started using a swag on the stretcher.

Personally, I swear by my Thermarest mattresses. I've been using a full length 2" mattress (on the ground) for years, and I don't see that changing any time soon.

[ticky]

Does this help you make your mind up? Lol.

Found in the review section of the link Just Cruzin posted.

https://youtu.be/kamgBpNg5Gs

I think I will go with the Darche...

seriously though, and only speaking for myself, I like the Darche Mattress on the stretcher. I have a bit of a back issue and I dont think the Oztent would suit my needs.

Looks the goods though

Steve

[sharkcaver]

Give serious consideration to the xped megamat. Your back will thank you many times over.

[GOSSAMER]

Saw one of these yesterday, pricey but look damn comfy

https://www.tentworld.com.au/buy-sale/companion-rhino-premium-camp-bed

[Mussy]

I use the oztent Jet Bunker with an Xped self inflating mattress under my awning.

Only used it a couple of times, but find it very comfortable and warm.

[Dicko1]

I now use a cheap camp stretcher with the XPED mattress on top. Probably the best combination I have had in many years of camping. Actually look forward to sleeping on it!

[Cams]

Xped Megamat are brilliant, had one for a while but will be using with a stretcher now

[aus_andyk]

Another vote for the XPED Mega mattress. I used it with a cheap stretcher from Adventure King and a Wild Country swag for 2 months in the Kimberley. Never had any back issues. It's not just sleeping you need to think about though. Driving for long periods can also wreak havoc with your back. I installed an MSA Lumbar Support to combat this.

[ticky]

Saw one of these yesterday, pricey but look damn comfy
https://www.tentworld.com.au/buy-sal...emium-camp-bed

That looks really impressive. Thanks for that


Steve

[aaron.miller]

Just wandering for you guys with the exped megamat and swag,
How do you deflate the mattress and roll up the swag,
I have one and have been pulling the mat out, deflating it and then putting it back in the swag and rolling up the swag.

Aaron

[aus_andyk]

With the inflate/deflate valve at the head, I open the deflate valve & roll the swag from foot to head, pressing my knees on the swag as I roll. Once at the head, I unroll & then roll the opposite way, as my straps bind at the foot of the swag. Hope that makes sense.

[sharkcaver]

Just wandering for you guys with the exped megamat and swag,
How do you deflate the mattress and roll up the swag,
I have one and have been pulling the mat out, deflating it and then putting it back in the swag and rolling up the swag.

Aaron

I don't use my exped with a swag. The swag mattress is fine as it is.