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To purchase your Billabong dome swag click here.

Johnny Hill erecting a swag.

How does he put swags up so fast?

Burke and Wills poly-cotton Billabong dome swag specs:

• Size: 2 m x 90cm Foot Depth: 30cm
• 2″ (50 mm) high density foam mattress
• Double sided zip runners.
• Zippered mozzie netting in top for easy entry
• Deluxe Dome Swag incorporates head, middle and foot bow system, solid and strong
• Heavy Duty Brass D-rings
• Inside pockets for your gear
• Colour Green
• 10oz waterproof polyester/cotton canvas
• Top flap with to hold sides down in extreme weather

To purchase your Billabong dome swag click here.

We currently have a surplus of the Burke and Wills Billabong dome swags in the NEW poly-cotton material. The difference between the poly-cotton and the 100% cotton is breathability vs waterproofness. The 100% cotton breathes better during the heat, however during heavy rain can become saturated and leak some water. The advantage of the poly-cotton, aside from the fact that it is lighter, is that it has much better wet weather capabilities. During the heat both versions of the swag can have the top zipped down to expose the mozzie netting. As a personal preference I prefer the poly cotton. As a side note the Oztrail Mitchell is also made from a poly cotton material.

Due to our overstock of these swags we are offering them at a special price of $139.90. You can either purchase one from our retail store, or from camping-r-us.com.au click here.

Australian outback camping in the bush is made easy with a canvas Billabong swag. The Bushskin range of swags are designed and manufactured tough for Australian conditions. The Billabong has a heavy duty PVC waterproof base 2″ (50 mm) high density foam mattress with removable cover. They are easy to set up.

• Size: 2 m x 90cm Foot Depth: 30cm

• 2″ (50 mm) high density foam mattress
• Double sided zip runners.
• Zippered mozzie netting in top for easy entry
• Deluxe Dome Swag incorporates head, middle and foot bow system, solid and strong
• Heavy Duty Brass D-rings
• Inside pockets for your gear
• Colour Green
• 10oz waterproof polyester/cotton canvas
• Top flap with to hold sides down in extreme weather

 $139.90

1. The fabric should often be cleaned. Use a soft brush and
   cold water. Begin at the bottom edges and work up.
2. No detergents, soap or cleaning fluids.
3. Buy a cheap tarp as a ground sheet, this keeps bird
   droppings, oil, dirty sand etc off the fabric.
4. Never pack your swag away wet.
5. If you notice mildew, get rid of it before it sets in.
6. Continuous cleaning may necessitate reproofing. Camperland
   has proofing products
7. After proofing, allow the swag to dry before you use it.

Condensation:

1. Your swag could have internal condensation in certain
   conditions. This is due to the canvas not coping with the volume of
   condensation created.
2. Inside the swag, perspiration and breathing in a confined
   area, warm bodies and freezing conditions can all create the problem.
3. High humidity and heat develop internal moisture. The cold
   external conditions will preclude evaporation, and the moisture is
   trapped inside.
4. To remedy this, elevate the head and foot of the
   swag, allowing improved circulation. Try to sleep under a shelter, or head
   the swag into a breeze, or air the swag every day as bedding tends to
   absorb moisture from the air or your body

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