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Swags

"The Australian swag was born of Australia and no other land—of the Great Lone Land of magnificent distances and bright heat; the land of self-reliance, and never-give-in, and help-your-mate."
Henry Lawson

A Camperland Swag is an ideal, compact way to camp.

Camperland swags department carries the best brands, in many different styles and sizes. This article will introduce some of our favourite camping swags, and some further information about why the swag is becoming so popular.

Onland Swag

Swag

Swag details: This is a swag from Onland Australia, in a brand new Chocolate or Forest green coloured canvas. It comes with a bonus swag bag which is custom fitted for this swag with a fully zippered side, and a bonus stubby cooler. All you need is the beer!

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Oztrail Swag

Swag

1 year Manufacturer's warranty with 100% set up and full inspection before leaving the factory to be guaranteed defect free and all parts included. Heavy weight cotton/polyester blend Canvas for total weather protection, strength and the coolness of canvas. Built to last heavy duty No.10 YBS zips

Buy this swag.

Swags are widely used in Australia for sleeping outdoors or camping.

This is how famous Australian poet Henry Lawson described the common swag: "The Australian swag was born of Australia and no other land—of the Great Lone Land of magnificent distances and bright heat; the land of self-reliance, and never-give-in, and help-your-mate. The grave of many of the world’s tragedies and comedies—royal and otherwise. The land where a man out of employment might shoulder his swag in Adelaide and take the track, and years later walk into a hut on the Gulf, or never be heard of any more, or a body be found in the bush and buried by the mounted police, or never found and never buried—what does it matter?"


What is a swag?
In Australian historical terms, the term "swag" refers to a portable shelter that is rolled (usually with belongings inside) and carried on a person's back.

In Australia and New Zealand, a swag is a portable shelter carried by a foot traveller in the bush. Before motor transport was common, foot travel over long distances was essential to workers who were travelling in the Australian bush.

A modern swag is a waterproof canvas sleeping compartment that can be either bug proof or non-bug proof. All that is required to accompany the swag is a pillow and sleeping bag as all come with a foam mattress. When rolled up the swag is lightweight and very compact making it ideal for storage and cartage. It is very easy to erect and roll up can be done in 60 seconds or so.

Swags are still widely used in Australia for sleeping outdoors or camping.


Adapted from Wikipedia

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