(4K) Should you put a tarp over your Swag? Darche Ridgedome.

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3 жыл бұрын

4K Quality - Simple install of a tarp over a swag. I've never seen anyone do this and there are not other videos on this subject on You tube.
I would definitely recommend this set up because when it's hot, or raining you can pack your swag and ground mesh up while undercover.
I store the poles and tarp in a simple canvas pole bag.
I'll be running this set up from now on because the extra 5 minutes set up and pack down in worth it in my view.
If you are a swag camper, do you use a tarp? Why do you use a tarp? Why do you not use a tarp? Let us know in the comments.
Thanks for watching.
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@bushcraftoz2 2 жыл бұрын

Nice set up. Yes always put fly up over the swag.

@mattpowe 3 жыл бұрын

simple yet effective. just a work of art!

@AdventureCampingAustralia 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Matt, thanks for the support 🙏

@stephengay4577 3 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to see the swag review!

@grahamcorley243 3 жыл бұрын

Show us how you set the tarp cover up over the swag cheers

@chrisyoung2511 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vid mate. Good content and covered off on a lot of the questions we all may "have had". Concise, comprehensive and well put together. Keep up the good work. It's a sub from me. Cheers.

@padgitapanes7373 2 жыл бұрын

Nice setup

@brentonpaterson7047 2 жыл бұрын

I have looked for something like this as well. This then pops up. Great idea. I had a swag on a stretcher which is very comfy but when it rains the water pools along the bottom seam of my swag which is all canvas. Result is wet bedding. Thanks for the video

@AdventureCampingAustralia 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brenton, appreciate the support.

@karaokeefe9636 2 жыл бұрын

Can you list the products please i.e tarp, poles, spreader bars. Where did you get them. Website product links for items would help out. Cheers

@kulturamoto3302 2 жыл бұрын

Only a select few make these videos. And like you, I've been searching for days only found you and another guy. Thank you! I've done a slight modification of your setup and instead of using a spread bar, I use a ridgeline and only use 2 poles. I'll nee 2 trees for this set up though. I'm on a motorcycle and packing light is a MUST! :D

@AdventureCampingAustralia 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks for watching, glad we could help!

@adventurewhenwecan 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely a plus when it's raining

@Jordy120 2 жыл бұрын

New sub. Cheers for the Vid!! Good info.

@theinnersanctum8823 2 жыл бұрын

You can set up your campsite, tents, tarps any way you like. There is no right or wrong way. Whatever that fits your needs. Those poles come in handy setting up your campsite.

@vanessahogan2837 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a newbie camper. I bought a tent and tarp but I have no clue how to set up the tarp and videos are lacking. Idk what I'm going to do.

@psynriter Жыл бұрын

@@vanessahogan2837 maybe just get a simpler tarp with round eyelets, there are rope knot tricks all over KZfaq.. maybe take it from there may help

@kirstentrohear4577 2 жыл бұрын

Hi dad

@michaelbekendam5449 Жыл бұрын

nice

@Artie6937 3 жыл бұрын

Always have something covering swag , I recently bought a oztent screen house which set up quickly however I wouldn’t recommend using the screen house during summer or warmer conditions because lack of airflow

@robertwilson1827 Жыл бұрын

Can the walls of the screen house be rolled up!?

@Artie6937 Жыл бұрын

@@robertwilson1827 no , you could leave door open but it isn’t enough

@katherinebuchanan9350 2 жыл бұрын

Looks great. That's exactly what I had in mind when I got my tarp gear to add to my kit - less the cross bar. But that looks like a good idea. You're right noone else has done a video on it. I thought it was just a random idea I had because I don't like packing up wet gear 🤣

@AdventureCampingAustralia 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Katherine, it really does work well, particularly when you leave camp early. I don't mind throwing a wet tarp in the vehicle. At $50 it's easily cleaned if it get's moldy. Much better than risking packing up the expensive swag wet!

@outandabout_oz Жыл бұрын

G'day mate, big fan of a tarp over my swag. Why deal with packing away a wet swag if you can avoid it and then having to deal with it at the next stop. Subscribed, good luck with the channel 👍🏼

@luketregear2154 3 жыл бұрын

Very similar to my set up. Have just invested in a 7m X 5m tarp. A bit over kill, but good to be able to have 2 'walls' when the weather is bad.. Spreader bars are key.

@AdventureCampingAustralia 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I think the worse the weather the more it's worth investing the time in a larger tarp. This setup was for fine weekend camping when it's just me. I think If I was adding a 2nd swag for my wife I'd need a 6M X 3.2M tarp & if I was camping in poor weather I'd want at least 6 x 6m. I'm amazed there aren't more videos on KZfaq about putting a tarp over your swag?

@luketregear2154 3 жыл бұрын

I know right? It's such an important part of my kit. Have searched numerous times and I was a little surprised when I found this video. When you take half an hour to properly set up camp you can then really enjoy yourself, comfortable in the knowledge that you will be dry, warm, cool and safe from all elements. A good tarp is sooo important. You should make another vid with your 2 swag set up.

@jayoswald9632 3 жыл бұрын

That's basically how I set up my swag. I have a double swag for me and my wife though so it takes the majority of the area under the tarp. I don't put that middle pole in, and will set up a 2nd tarp of a similar size Infront of it, sharing the same poles to have seating and kitchen table under cover as well if we expect rain, or even dew. Curious to see why you both love the spreader bar? I've never put one up, never seen a need for it.

@AdventureCampingAustralia 3 жыл бұрын

Hey @@jayoswald9632 thanks for your input. Hey that's a great idea adding a 2nd tarp using the same poles at the outside, I had not thought of doing that. I guess the reason for the spreader bar is to remove any sag from the tarp and provide a pitching point, granted you don't need it but I found it takes allot of the effort out of making the tarp taught.

@luketregear2154 2 жыл бұрын

@@jayoswald9632 sometimes I set up the tarp with a spreader either end and one in the middle. It just makes the entire thing rigid as.. I then zip tie all possible tie down points. Takes 2 mins and makes a difference.

@fatmanfaffing4116 2 жыл бұрын

That is a pretty slick tarp set up; how long does it take you to set up and pull down? Is it something you would do every night when touring or is it for a more semi-permanent camp of a few nights? Personally while I have a swag and it is one of the smaller ones, I don't like them as they are very bulky and awkward to get changed in if raining. Swags started out as a quick and easy form of shelter; basically the original ones were bivy bags but the fashions in vehicle based camping have allowed for hoops to be added to increase head room and foam mattresses to give comfort. End result is a humongous thing to roll up and store int he vehicle. I just prefer the tarp by itself, or lately I have been using a tarp and hammock. Which reminds me; I have a swag for sale... Thanks for adding to the body of knowledge and experience KZfaq offers.

@AdventureCampingAustralia 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks for the support Perry; it only takes me about 10 minutes to put up both the swag and tarp. I always put the tarp up because I like that it keeps the dew off the swag so I can roll the swag up early in the morning in the dry then just roll the wet tarp up and throw it in a bag I have for the tarp. If the tarp gets mold on it, it's easy to throw it on the driveway and clean it but with the swag mold is a killer and may not be able to remove from the mattress. Each to their own but for me, the tarp goes everywhere the swag goes. Cheers.

@dadsaccount4139 Жыл бұрын

What size tarp was did you use?

@michaelspargo8470 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. Are you still using the same setup? Also any reason why you didn't use a cross poll at the front so you wouldn't have to have the middle pole? Thanks again.

@AdventureCampingAustralia Жыл бұрын

Hi, yeah still using the same setup. No particular reason for not using a front cross bar other than my preference to have plenty of ropes around the outside to hold everything down. I have a few extra poles as well. Last time I set it up I ran an additional pole on each end and didn't have the center one on the outside. So long as the ropes are taught, you can't go wrong, just pick a combination that suits you and go for it.

@shannondennis1021 Жыл бұрын

Im still trying to work out how you put it up by yourself??? the one with the spreader bar, how did you get it up and in position by yourself?

@AdventureCampingAustralia Жыл бұрын

You lay the tarp on the ground and go around and install all of your pegs then peg the low side down, and go to the front two corners inserting the poles loosely. Once you get it up in the air you go around and adjust the poles and ropes putting tension on them to make it neat. Hope this helps.

@dkelly6492 2 жыл бұрын

get a clear vinyl tarp or something and you'd still be able to see the starts through the swag!

@darrennorth929 6 ай бұрын

Put the guy rope loop over your spigot. Then do a slip knot below on your pole. Minimizes wear on the tarp.

@-Awareness 7 ай бұрын

Not sure how this would be easier to put up than a framed gazebo…

@PopCornSheffield-ow4vm 4 ай бұрын

How did you attach the spreader bar?

@AdventureCampingAustralia 4 ай бұрын

You lay the tarp our first with the spreader bar underneath the tarp; then install then install all the pegs in the ground, using a pole as a gauge to ensure the pegs are a uniform distance from the tarp, including the lower 3. Then you simply place one pole at a time, loosely installing the guide ropes, working your way around until all the poles are installed and the tarp is up. Then extend the poles and work your way around adjusting the ropes until all the poles are plumb and the ropes are tight.

@PopCornSheffield-ow4vm 4 ай бұрын

@@AdventureCampingAustralia Thanks for the info. How is the spreader bar attached to the upright poles?

@AdventureCampingAustralia 4 ай бұрын

@PopCornSheffield-ow4vm The spreader bar has a hole at each end and the top of the pole goes through the hole, with the rope going over the top to hold everything down. You can sort of see at 2:55 in the video.

@jasongreen6834 Жыл бұрын

Whats the size of the tarp?

@AdventureCampingAustralia Жыл бұрын

Hi @Jason Green it's 10ftx12ft or - 3m x 3.65m in metric. Hope this helps.

@jasongreen6834 Жыл бұрын

@@AdventureCampingAustralia that does indeed thank you very much

@vutrinh4751 Ай бұрын

Hi where can i buy the spreader bar?

@AdventureCampingAustralia Ай бұрын

If you're in Australia, Tentworld sells them, otherwise most reputable camping stores would sell them, or be able to order you one. They are quite a common item. Good luck.😀

@vutrinh4751 Ай бұрын

Thanks mate. And what brand was that tarp?

@AdventureCampingAustralia Ай бұрын

@@vutrinh4751 Hey mate, sorry I don't recall. I would recommend looking for a high quality one, with reinforced eyelets for where the poles go. Cheers

@michaelalonso8852 4 ай бұрын

Now show a video of you doing it on your own ffs

@AdventureCampingAustralia 4 ай бұрын

Hi, Michael, thanks for your input, I'm sorry this video upset you; it's really not difficult to put up on your own, you simply peg the low side first, then place the outer poles and mid bar last. Thanks for watching.