ARB Skydome Single Swag Tent long term review and test

In this episode of Lock your Hubs 4WDing we test as The ARB Skydome Single Swag Tent.
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[@BenMitro]

What a great way to start a Sunday, MadMatt followed by Lock your Hubs 4WDing. You know what told me this was a fair dinkum review and not a marketing story?...the graph scale went from 0oC , not exaggerating by showing only the range 10oC to 15oC (ore thereabouts). This is where your videos shine - I'm always left with a sense of trust.

[@LockyourHubs4WDing]

Thanks mate!

[@steveobrien7395]

Good to see the PM2 getting some work. Great watch as always.

[@LockyourHubs4WDing]

Thanks, love the PM2 especially in s110v! It's a bugger to sharpen, but stays sharp for a long time.

[@joeoaktree]

Honest review mate... So much so that my Son was watching it too and decided that he would treat his old Dad to one for my Birthday yesterday! To say I was chuffed was an understatement... although i feel he has an alteria motive and an eye on it for a borrow some time... Anyway Cheers bud and I look forward to getting out and about in it. Keep it all up. Joe. Norfolk, England 🇬🇧

[@LockyourHubs4WDing]

They're a great swag, you won't be disappointed.

[@NasTimeAdventures]

Cheers mate. good review. I'm looking for an upgrade and this could be the one.

[@LockyourHubs4WDing]

They are a great piece of kit!

[@brettr5547]

Good fair review...I went from kings to ARB also...and everything you mentioned is right on the money....the poles are an issue...I've broken 3 in 12 months with the ARB Swag...just am more careful now when setting up...I use in the tropics and more airflow would be better too....and yep I had to buy a bag for it and the bag doesn't have a zip.....thats another story

[@LockyourHubs4WDing]

I think there might be an issue with the later poles, I've also got a 5year old double ARB and never had an issue with the poles.

[@michaelhermans4753]

Great review as usual It ticks a lot of boxes however being able to sit up would be nice

[@LockyourHubs4WDing]

I don't think I've come across a self supporting swag that I can sit up in unfortunately.

[@michaelhermans4753]

@@LockyourHubs4WDing big daddy is a meter high and free standing, bulky tho

[@christurner68]

Buy a tent🤪

[@tonyk7943]

It’s like buying a new car without the wheels 🤣 That’s why I bought the new 23ZERO 1100 Bandit king single at a cost of $440.

[@LockyourHubs4WDing]

What's the 23ZERO have?

[@dsmash447]

Hi from Africa, nice review. I've no experience at all with swags, If travelling say a family of three or four and each person has one, is this not very bulky and heavy option?

[@LockyourHubs4WDing]

Most manufacturers offer a single and double version of most swags. I understand they're not very popular in other parts of the world. Though they are just as popular as tents here in Australia. I also have a tent (Oztent RV5) though usually if heading out on my own, usually just take the swag. The main advatage is that it's all rolled up in the one unit. Tent, mattress and sleeping bag all in one.

[@dsmash447]

@@LockyourHubs4WDing Thanks. Would you consider doing a longer "safari" or bundu bashing trip video say 2 beers long with family and/or friends? I'm sure many people would like to see your setup, gear and outdoor 4x4 experience.

[@LockyourHubs4WDing]

@@dsmash447 we're planning on doing some trip videos as soon as the pandemic lockdown finishes.

[@dustyfarmer]

I think in Africa a human in a swag at night in the bush would be called a fresh meat roll.

[@LockyourHubs4WDing]

Haha!

[@martythompson1933]

Interested in the stretcher....what's the dimensions and brand name... TIA

[@LockyourHubs4WDing]

It's an Oztent branded single stretcher, sorry don't have dimentions. Matt has since upgraded to the ARB single stretch and likes it a lot more as the cross bracing doesn't let it move around when you do in the swag.

[@kisbushcraftdownunder]

Have you had any issues with the poles all of mine split within two weeks even the two short ones separating the three hoops ?

[@LockyourHubs4WDing]

None at all, that swag was actually slept in last night! My personal ARB double swag hasn't had an issue either and it gets plenty of use over the last few years.

[@kisbushcraftdownunder]

@@LockyourHubs4WDing some guys are on their third set of poles seems hit and miss I have given up and bought a custom set of fibreglass poles for mine

[@phongphanar1]

How are Different Between V1 and V2 Thank You

[@LockyourHubs4WDing]

I'm actually not sure, maybe contact ARB?

[@pim1234]

Isn't it attached to the stretcher ?

[@LockyourHubs4WDing]

No, they're two separate pieces.

[@mikebatterham4970]

How wide is your strecher

[@LockyourHubs4WDing]

Sorry, Matt no longer has the stretcher, so no idea.

[@dustyfarmer]

Tested to Australian standards?.... Towed with a person inside behind a Holden Maloo ute doing circle work at a B & S ball.

[@BenMitro]

No more Maloos or anything Holden now (GM - filthy lying arseholes)...not quite the same doing it with a Hilux though is it?

[@LockyourHubs4WDing]

When we tow people inside swags, we use nothing but 80series LandCruisers!

[@dustyfarmer]

@@LockyourHubs4WDing I have modified my swag to Australian standards, I cut the eyes of the zipper pulls so they can't be zip tied closed and removed all tow points that tow rope carabiners might click to in the middle of the night. I also sleep with a razor sharp USMC OKC-3S "pocket knife" under my pillow just in case I need to unzip my swag the old fashioned way.

[@LockyourHubs4WDing]

@@dustyfarmer haha!

[@LockyourHubs4WDing]

I must pass that advice on about cutting the zipper pulls to Matt (The other half of LYH). After Matt unplugged my swag's electric blanket (Don't judge me until you try it! :) ) I tryed to zip tie Matt into his swag, but the bugger woke up!