2 MONTHS LIVING IN A KULKYNE MEGA SWAG.... and why you might want one too! || SWAG REVIEW

[@JonMead-i1g]

I bought one a few weeks ago with the stretcher after seeing yours, definitely the best swag I’ve owned. That shelf is just so handy.

[@darrensmith4661]

Great review and vid. Appreciate your efforts. I was gifted a Kings Big Daddy Swag. Took 3 weeks to water proof it. (2 days at a time soaking in the bath and then setup). Still had leaks so used a water proofing item from Anaconda. Mattress that it came with was meant to be 75mm. It never expanded out to what it was meant to be even after 3 weeks on spare double bed so I purchased a 23zero mattress, cut to size and fitted. Used the original mattress as a topper. Use a dache double sleeping bag, flannel inside and canvas outside of it. Yes it is huge with both mattresses now but one of the most comfortable beds I have ever slept in. about 500mm Square with no sleeping stuff in it. I also use a bit of water pipe with "T"'s" on the ends, in the centre of the swag to stop the droop of the sides. It works well. I do not have a stretcher for the swag at the moment. Have to say going from using a coleman 6 man tent, and at the age of 53 I do struggle getting in and out of the swag. Upside is that the swag is a lot warmer though. You have me thinking about the stretch now.

[@markh6676]

I now use a Campmor Rambler tent after using swags for years. 2.1m x 2.1m x 1.85H. Takes me 8 mins to setup but worth it as I can stand in it to dress, and pee in a bottle at 3am. :-) Way more comfortable to use and no stretcher to set up or find storage for. Bag is 800 x 300 x 300 with tent in it (16kgs). Big plus with it is no guys ropes are needed, just peg the corners and sides. Tent has a roof vent for airflow & condensation, 2 large side windows and door. Floor is a very tough 550g PVC and canvas is 400g ripstop. It's quiet in wind, no flapping about. I use a HD foam mat & Thermarest self inflating 75mm mattress, carry 2 sleeping bags, use both in winter one in summer. They're used in safari camps, the scouts and tour operators as they're so durable. Cost me $1.1k but the quality is superior to a Black Wolf or Darche. Better than the Oztents which only store on roof racks and a pain to load unload. Can't see me ever changing the setup. Search KZbin for 'Campmor, Tent Instruction Video'.

[@mvubu6823]

In Botswana we call that a BUFFET. Lions and Hyenas don't even need to bend over to feed. Also perfect height for an ellie or hippo bum scratch. Bloody perfect for non-Big 5 country though.

[@WildTouring]

@@mvubu6823 haha love that 🤣

[@mvubu6823]

@@WildTouring I'm really talking nonsense cause we ground camp and this would work week. Biggest issue is there isn't space for 2 unless someone sleeps on top. Wait... There is space for 2 😜😂

[@gavinoliphant1321]

Thanks Cam good timing on the review I ordered one off Mandy today. 🤘

[@vincentdeknock4186]

I have exactly the same setup and agree with all your points. The one item you missed was how good Kulkyne are to deal with, great service from a small company selling items that appear well sorted

[@WildTouring]

Yes that’s a very good point! 🙏

[@ValleyBanger]

Great review. I spend a couple months camping a year, but due to a bad broken leg and having a knee replacement and plates I couldn't kneel anymore, so my wife talked me into a Hybrid van, great for the 2 of us. Been thinking of getting the mega and a stretcher for solo camping for a while. Keep up the great work, been following you for years

[@WildTouring]

I would absolutely recommend a stretcher. My knees and back are not that flash, and it’s been a god send for me. I roll the swag up on the stretcher too, which saves me getting down onto my knees.

[@markpalmer5787]

Price point for you..😉😉😉😉🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣GOLD. I'd be happy too...😂😂 I've got the Big Boy Kulkyne Cam. After your review. Yes money well spent. Great nights sleep. I actually got some aeroflex mat to put under mattress to stop condensation between pvc and mattress in the morning. Works a treat. Cheers Mark....

[@stuartkcalvin]

Thanks Cam very interesting and informative. Mate, you have the YT presence and a great touch from your personable approach.

[@WildTouring]

Thanks mate, appreciate the kind words and support 🙏

[@andrew4x4au666]

Thanks for reviewing. I've had my Kulkyne Dome swag for close to 10 years now, and it hasn't missed a beat. After this review, might look at upgrading to this one :-) Cheers for letting us know that I won't need to buy a new stretcher, although I didn't think the bag was extra back then.

[@WildTouring]

They’re both great swags! I was so hesitant to try something else after such a good run with the dome. 🤣

[@GetLost.Wandering]

bought one of these swags and stretchers and 100% agree with you on all points an amazing swag just a tad heavy and pricey, don't regret the purchase at all would buy another

[@WildTouring]

@@GetLost.Wandering glad you’re happy with it too mate! Genuinely love mine 👍🏼

[@allanbarnard6103]

Another thing to try are the Kulkyne sleeping bags. The multi layering is great, can have one bag for the whole year by zipping layers in or out

[@WildTouring]

I’ll have to try one! Cheers mate 👍🏼

[@CatherineRoss-Taylor]

Fantastic review thanks Cam. Amazing how often your reviews are perfectly timed for us - we have been looking at swags - will definitely use your code. Thanks for your honest reviews.😁🌺

[@WildTouring]

My pleasure 😊 I reckon you’ll love yours too!

[@damon567]

I've just done 2 weeks with my 900 Darch swag on an Oz trail easy fold stretcher - had this setup for 5 years and very happy. I can sit up, it's light weight. I've had 5 other swags and this hits the sweet spot for weight and size.

[@trentkrikken9873]

What model is that

[@WildTouring]

Nice one Damon 👌 I can’t sit upright in the dusk to dawn or the dirty dee unfortunately!

[@damon567]

​@@trentkrikken9873Darche dusk till dawn 900 on sale ATM at BCF, it's 210gsm canvas which is higher than the 23zero

[@vernakruckow6968]

Little trick I've learnt with the tight stretcher ends, do one end, then the 3rd point, tip the whole thing on its end, put your foot on the remaining point and tilt the stretcher slightly and it just pops in, no more need to be Arnie 😊

[@andrew4x4au666]

Nice tip, it can be difficult especially when they're new.

[@seanchristie7150]

Fantastic informative and honest review, thanks heaps as usual

[@WildTouring]

Cheers mate! 🍻

[@Parks4x4]

Hi Cam, thanks for the review and I purchased one today. Love your vids mate 😀

[@WildTouring]

My pleasure mate, I reckon you’ll love it 👍🏼

[@markdixon215]

Enjoyed your review of the swag Cam, thanks. Cheers 🍻

[@WildTouring]

Cheers Mark 👍🏼

[@srowlandson]

I saw the Kulkyne in one of you videos and got one a few months back, its a big bulky, and I cop a bit of flack for it being huge, but man its comfortable. I had no idea Kulkyne was a place and where they came from until we drove past on the way to an AORC event, I go past a few times a year for the different evens (Loveday / Pooncarrie and Finke.)

[@WildTouring]

@@srowlandson that’s awesome mate, glad you’re loving yours too! They are awesome !

[@BigOleKrum69]

absolutely love my mega swag. I've got the XL double swag and the double stretcher and i have the best sleep in it.

[@WildTouring]

I’m so keen to try a double!

[@BigOleKrum69]

@@WildTouring It's so bloody good, i am a bigger bloke so i love the room in it to get changed plus i take my dog with me camping so theres heaps of room for us

[@BigOleKrum69]

And the shelf inside is a game changer i put my clothes, hat, sunnies, wallet and keys on there and ya not searching around for it all in the morning

[@Craig_O]

Hey cam great vid and review as always 👍 I cant recall a vid of yours where you werent in a swag on a stretcher without an awning, have you been in a swag on stretcher without awning and encountered rain? Just curious if water can get under and pool under the swag on the stretcher? Ive only just moved to a new swag on a stretcher instead of the ground and thought about it, i see some wider swags completely overhang some stretchers and shouldnt be an issue, some dont and probably aren't with the pvc base swags i assume, but value your thoughts if you have any?

[@bluedog1052]

4-5 mins set up is a godsend for a decent night's sleep out in the bush and the price is pretty good too. Good review Cam, interesting.

[@WildTouring]

Totally agree! Cheers mate 🙏

[@timbishop1311]

Great review Cam, my back and swags have never agreed whilst being straight on the ground. Do you notice a difference with or without a streacher? That shelf is a great idea, as someone with glasses this is perfect spot.

[@WildTouring]

I have the same problem. I’m a side sleeper and I get sore shoulders, back and neck if I’m on the ground. I don’t have any of those issues on a stretcher. When I took Chloe away for a night a couple of months ago, i gave her the stretcher, and I had a swag on the floor. Had the worst sleep, forgot how much more comfortable a stretcher is!

[@michaelhermans4753]

Great swags, great company, I use the Kulkine pump up swag on their stretcher, quick and easy, I should have gone the thinner mattress as 100mm is very bulky You move around in your sleep more than my blue healer lol I don’t know how Tiff puts up with it😂

[@WildTouring]

She doesn’t! That’s probably why I spend so much time in a swag 🤣

[@domeniccurciarello3105]

I just bought one love it.I will buy the stretch next yeah I’m happy

[@WildTouring]

It’s good gear 👍🏼

[@jamesmacdougall27]

Good review, looks like a great swag.

[@louiskudlak2241]

I love the extra room in there, cool idea with the shelf

[@Bushhooks]

Dropping the word "swag" a squillion times and mates, some serious broke back mountain sh$t going on there

[@WildTouring]

Me too mate! 🙏

[@Bushhooks]

@@WildTouring magic vlogs, grown on me and very diverse and different keeps us entertained and informed, magic cheers

[@davidmackander9308]

Perfect vid cam! However are the bags waterproof, I feel that all swag bags should be waterproof for is storing on the roof of the car.

[@andrew4x4au666]

They are. Had mine in the rain plenty of times on the roof, no issues

[@meaghanmachin4331]

Love the "swent"! Great review Cam❤

[@WildTouring]

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[@donaldo1974]

I still prefer a 900 dome swag with easyfold stretcher, less setup and pack up steps makes life easier when touring daily

[@wa-downsouth]

Hi Cam, great review, perfect timing mate. I've got a kings big daddy. Its heavy and takes up a fair bit of room, but had a good run out of it for about 5 years. I'm 56, 6'6 tall and am starting to struggle getting up off the ground. I've been thinking of getting a stretcher and new swag. Seen you using this in your trips, looks like a great setup. Think this might be my new setup. Cheers Shayne 🌄

[@WildTouring]

Gday Shayne, I’d definitely recommend giving a stretcher a go mate. They are heaps kore comfortable and easier to get in/out of. But one thing I missed in this video is that it also makes pack up easier. You can roll the swag up while it’s on the stretcher, which means you’re not on your knees.

[@wa-downsouth]

@WildTouring hi Cam, I just ordered the swag and stretcher. I appreciate the feedback. It's all round a much better setup going forward as I get older, I won't feel like a baby giraffe trying to stand for the first time getting off the ground with my current swag. Maybe my mates will stop taking the pi$$ as well.... 🤣🦒

[@WildTouring]

@@wa-downsouth 🤣 haha I reckon you’ll love it. Let me know how you get on with it 👍🏼

[@Matt-0079]

Thanks for the review Cam I have been waiting for this one . Also being over 6 foot and 115kegs, there is not many people I take advice from because like you said in another comment they review it when it’s brand new . You, Pete, Buck and the like only review when the product has been well and truely used and abused. As for his rust marks on the swag you practically live on the beach with your swag, it’s 4 yrs old good luck with the oztrail hahaha . Thanks again for the review it’s on the Xmas list cheers Matt.

[@WildTouring]

Cheers Matt. Appreciate the feedback mate. I reckon you will love your swag mate! 🍻

[@beersintheshed.]

Nice swag, I had one of their larger stretches for my big daddy swag and it was great, since sold all that and using a 23zero bandit 1100 on a Oztent stretcher but I do like your setup a lot. Great review. Cheers and beers.

[@WildTouring]

Cheers mate. I’m keen to try one of their double stretchers!

[@beersintheshed.]

@@WildTouring the doubles are great.

[@LandySmurf]

If I was in the market I would be going this for sure, extra head room and that shelf would be the deciding factor for me, as I find the lack of these in Dome swags a pain. The only thing I would like as an option is, no mattress as I prefer the self-inflating style ones.

[@WildTouring]

Self inflating mattress would definitely help with rolling it up smaller! And would still be comfortable on a stretcher. I do find inflating mattresses don’t offer enough insulation from the ground in cold weather though.

[@LandySmurf]

@@WildTouring actually you are right they are colder than the memory foam ones and are heavier.

[@vehkish2o68]

Interested buying one. Being rather high and no tie down, how does it handle if it becoms a bit windy?

[@noelwhittle7922]

Just had a look on the Kulkyne website and I couldn't see your exact setup. What's your setup? you're on a stretcher, is that in addition to the swag? Exactly what model do you have? thanks.

[@WildTouring]

@@noelwhittle7922 this is the swag; www.kulkyne.com.au/XL-King-Single-Swag-MEGA.html

[@WildTouring]

@@noelwhittle7922 and this is the stretcher; www.kulkyne.com.au/big-boy-stretcher.html

[@noelwhittle7922]

@@WildTouring Great. Thanks.

[@dutteridge]

Thanks for your review Cam. I’m in the market for a good swag and stretcher and wanted to know what you used for your Simpson Desert and Fraser Island trip. Very handy to know. I’ll definitely use your discount code. Many thanks.

[@WildTouring]

My pleasure mate. I reckon you’ll love it too 👍🏼 It really is a very good setup!

[@cyclemoto8744]

Would have bought one right now however I can't stand storm flaps because they block the view to the sky. Thanks for sharing

[@olivermansfield2878]

When’s there going to be a review on your e-scooter?

[@tahirosK]

Cam, what sleeping bag you using in the swag?

[@Bigcountry_littlelegs]

Nice review, Does the larger size help it stay cooler in the heat? How does it go when its cold on the stretcher with allowing wind to get under it?

[@WildTouring]

Cheers mate. I think it would be slightly cooler than smaller swags. There’s also heaps of ventilation, so it’s easy to manage temp with them. When it’s really cold, I don’t notice it coming from underneath. I think the mattress has enough insulation to overcome that. I think the cold comes in through the canvas , and the best way to manage that is layers (clothes and bedding!).

[@gregdogg10]

I run a Aussie made Murchison river tradition swag. The do a deluxe mattress and it’s like a cloud. I sometimes put it in a swag platform stretcher. Very expensive being all Aussie made but will be the last swag I ever buy.

[@WildTouring]

Sounds good! 👌

[@bhg00]

Epic thanks

[@Camping_reviews]

We're both talking about swags on the toob today, and we didn't even tee it up!

[@WildTouring]

I noticed that 😂 Good to see you back on the toob mate!

[@Lee-in-oz]

Great review Cam. Question, is the carry bag water proof? That's a big thing for me as the swag would be stored / travel on the roof.

[@WildTouring]

@@Lee-in-oz I’m not 100% sure to be honest! There’s no mention on the website, so maybe not. There are other aftermarket waterproof bags available though!

[@Lee-in-oz]

​@WildTouring cheers mate. That's what I'll do, I was just hoping lol

[@paulhardie9450]

They’ve Come a long way from the old canvas roll straight on the ground with a wool blanket after a hard day drivin

[@WildTouring]

Haha they have! Definitely blurring the lines of swag and tent these days.

[@robmacca67]

Wondering how u go in WET WEATHER? I assume u always have it under the awning? If you don't have an awning & its setup is out in the open - would there be less likely of rain ingress due to the vertical walls?

[@WildTouring]

Not sure if it’s any less likely to suffer from water ingress due to design. But you’re right, I’ll generally move the swag under the awning if it’s raining. Mainly because I don’t want to roll it up wet and get my bedding wet.

[@mattblakiston8933]

Did you have a look at Murchison River Swags?

[@WildTouring]

@@mattblakiston8933 I have done before, they do a good looking traditional swag/bedroll. Hear good things about them too!

[@Robbo-eh3wb]

Good review Cam but seeing the rust all over the legs turns me off it. Will stick with my oztrail stretcher I think.

[@WildTouring]

Cheers mate! I guess that’s maybe why most KZbinrs review brand new gear. My stretcher is years old with a LOT of use (most of it in the salt, on beaches here in the west). Some paints chipped off over the years of being thrown around, and there’s some surface rust, but I do honestly think given my weight and the frequency I use it, it will still outlast the aluminium equivalent.

[@discoveringwa2204]

Great no bullshit review Cam. Totally enjoyed it.

[@WildTouring]

Cheers mate! 🍻

[@Candyman1996.e]

I just want an oldschool style bedroll that doesnt cost 1k (im looking at you crashpad)

[@DC-ri2cn]

It’s a Swent

[@WildTouring]

🤣 haha yes!

[@stevesmith3556]

Hey Cam! Great review! It looks really comfortable ❤ Being from the States, I never understood the practically or appeal of a swag. They take up an enormous amount of space, and they are heavy as hell. I remeber canvas tents in the 70s. If it is a heavy rain, water will bleed through canvas unless it's treated. I have a nylon tent thats roughly the same size. It weighs less than 3 pounds, completely waterproof and isn't much bigger than my forearm packed away. My self inflating sleeping pad is about 1.5 lbs and soooo comfy.😊 Do you have mates that use nylon tents? Do you think swags are a cultural thing? Why a swag?????

[@dancotter7050]

Mate saw something on marketplace.....what???????????

[@bushmanbill8923]

I wish people would stop calling 1 man tents a swag

[@slowboat6021]

could never bring myself to swag, a 3 man instant up tent gives so much more room, is a fraction of the size and weight and goes up just as quick or quicker than a swag. Also i LOL when i see 4wd's with swags on the roof doing impersonations of parachutes, hows the fuel consumption buddy...

[@WildTouring]

Yeah fair enough. We’ve had a few good tents over the years. There’s pros and cons to both. But for solo trips I much prefer the convenience of rolling all my gear (swag, mattress, sleeping bag and pillow) all up together in one bag .

[@mervyntoll9737]

Hi Cam, Not sold on this swag & strecher.... 1. To big 2. To cold 3. To heavy in combination 4. To uncomfortable with stretcher sag 5. To expensive $475 + $189+ $55 = $819!

[@gregdogg10]

Try a Murchison river swag. 💯 Aussie made traditional swag , $1300

[@WildTouring]

Hello mate, fair enough. Genuinely interested to hear if you have you slept it one though? I’ve got a few mates with these Kulkyne stretchers and I’ve never had someone say it’s uncomfortable. Also the price point is actually quite competitive with other similar design/quality swags. 🤷‍♂️

[@mervyntoll9737]

@@WildTouring Hi Cam, l have spent 50+ years sleeping in a swag while camping and have experimented, your swag would be warmer and flat to sleep on without the strecher and also save you weight and time , I also found the middle poles annoying when entering and exiting the swag , the product is good the concept is not , just my opinion Cheers ! 🍻

[@JonMead-i1g]

I bought one a few weeks ago with the stretcher after seeing yours, definitely the best swag I’ve owned. That shelf is just so handy.

[@WildTouring]

@@JonMead-i1g glad you’re happy with it too! Love mine! Agree the shelf is a really nice addition 👌

[@JonMead-i1g]

I bought one a few weeks ago with the stretcher after seeing yours, definitely the best swag I’ve owned. That shelf is just so handy.

[@JonMead-i1g]

I bought one a few weeks ago with the stretcher after seeing yours, definitely the best swag I’ve owned. That shelf is just so handy.

[@WildTouring]

Stoked to hear you’re as happy with it as I am!