Camping Tips, Swag/Dome Tent

Overland Camping Tips, Swag/Dome Tent, as the title says this video has handy tips regarding (mainly swags) on camping with Swags & Dome Tents.
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[@TinManisbugginout]

Folding instead of rolling to reduce drag; freaking brilliant and simple.

[@The_Mister]

I camped less than 10 feet away from a fire ant’s nest a month ago. They weren’t out when I set up but they came out at night, so I put a Twinkie on the other side of the nest to keep them busy all night and not bother with me. Worked like a charm.

[@michaelbautista5803]

Harry and Alex's swag looks really really good👍👌⛺

[@929cosmodude]

with all those trees around, a bit of shock cord and a 3x3 tarp over the swag would be good for rainy conditions, also keeps the swag cool in the sun, compact too.

[@opinionated9571]

Love your work Ronny - "shine the light on them or they won't glow in the dark" BRILLIANT! Can't stop watching!!!

[@HardAzAdv]

those glow in the dark zipper attachments are a marvellous idea I've experienced the struggle of trying to get out of swag in a hurry when drunk and those zipper attachment would've been nice.

[@howardelton6273]

Folding the swag into 3rds and the c-gear mat are great tips. Cheers!

[@michaelnugara1]

Yep top tips. I like the pole repair and folding of swag tips. I always use a stretcher as it keeps you off the cold ground and away from insects, plus you can put boots under the bed.

[@harrymills2770]

And if you throw a tarp over the stretcher, it makes instant skirting for dead-air space underneath, in the cold. I camped in a snowstorm with an ancient canvas bag as a pad on top of a stretcher (free hand-me-down), and a $20, 40-degree (Fahrenheit) bag on top. Sandwiched the stack inside a folded blue plastic tarp ($5) and slept like a baby. My fellow hunter spent a miserable night hunched over the fire. Same spot he was in when I went to sleep. I wanted to go exploring. He wanted to get in the truck and warm up on the way home. Basic tarp's never let me down in the cold, but it does nothing to keep biting insects off you. The stretcher makes all the difference in the world, when you get older, not just because it's softer and perfectly flat, but because it's easier to get up from than the ground, which I never noticed until I was mid-40s, except for a couple bad-hangover mornings in my youth. Bad-hangover mornings, now, and I look like a giraffe trying to get myself upright.

[@firetofork]

Looks great Ronny. I still think my favourite part is 0.25 watching Alex getting pissed off with the smoke in his face.

[@Ronny_Dahl]

+Harry Fisher he was the chosen one 😂

[@geoffgeoff143]

I carry a small dome tent for overnight. More than that i errect a proper tent. It improves the experience so much. Turns it from a place to sleep to a camp.

[@dennisburns417]

Just starting my 4xcamping adventures. Thanks for taking the time to help educate us about 4xcamping.

[@luiscannon8808]

I just bought a similar swag and appreciate the tips, thanks Ronnie.

[@nathanpayne2342]

still found some good tip on here and ive been camping for 15 years

[@rollyb5061]

great vid Ronny and crew ,some helpful tips there guys

[@turtleman1703]

I'm going to use the fold method, great idea

[@ontario-yota-1050]

Loved the video Ronny..would love to see you do a review on rooftop tents for our overland rigs. Like that's the real difference between a cvt brand tent. And say a smittybilt

[@Phil_McAvity]

Another good vid. Nice to see Alex too, he's a top bloke.

[@jesusoverlanding7187]

lovely... thanks Ronny awesome tips will use them next time i get a chance to go into the bush

[@garretr4488]

have you guys ever tried using hammocks on these types of trips? you could hang them between two truck bumpers or between your truck and a tree or whatever, I've found that they have really helped my back and are super comfy no matter what the terrain looks like, and they are also super easy to setup and take down

[@edison1607]

Tent tip: If you hate tent pegs and have a drill handy. You can drill in M10x150mm coach screws from bunnings ($1.60 each) These will dig into ANY ground and it will not move. My tent has survived 3 storms held down by these screws. Washers and bigger M12 x 200mm screw also available.

[@runningwaters2200]

THANKS Guys. Greetings from South Africa.

[@Skogmtb]

Great tips video Ronny, keep them coming please mate

[@FitzysRails]

Another great Vid Ronny. Just wanted to add a tip, I added a silver emergency sheet/blanket inside my swag but under my swag mattress. Stops the cold coming up and going through your swag from the ground. Alex has the right idea, I also just updated to a Bunker Xl by Oztent. I cant wait to test it out.

[@Ronny_Dahl]

+FitzysRails that's a great idea let me know if the silver sheet works with the stretcher/bunker?

[@TheKillbz]

I use those blue foam squares that lock together that people use to make a tent floor with. Mine have holes that allow water to go through but are thick enough to hold you off damp soil. Also makes gravel more comfy and improves warmth. a 4x2 pattern fits my swag perfect.

[@defjam2026]

great vid again Ronny, thanks

[@hardliquor4x493]

very good info fellas loved the tips .one point which is cheap is to get some shade cloth from bunnings or there abouts and cut a bit extra for the under swags folds away to nothing and the sand just falls away

[@juanvazquez-torres5676]

Thank you great advice

[@tabs123456]

Perfect timing, Just sat down at the PC :)

[@markthomas4594]

Good one ,was wondering how to go about fixing my swag poles ,I us the cot as well ,heaps good sleep.

[@nonnayourbsns1001]

Great tips. Thanks

[@ocbgavin]

another top video. Cheers R

[@MOOSEDOWNUNDER]

Nice one lads. Good idea with the swag, i chuck mine length ways to give me a small round at the top. Same with the rest of my gear. Interesting about the amount of fuel used otherwise. Cheers Moose in Vic.

[@oceanearthaustralia3861]

Awesome video, thank you.

[@bradhazeldine3240]

best video yet

[@pajman4264]

Great vid Ronny. Some really good practical tips. Love your "entrances". Maybe in the next video you can moonwalk into your intro - special request ! :)

[@davidbernadine]

A tip if you break one of your swag or tent poles. .. Cut a 15-20 cm piece off an old gardening hose. If your pole breaks, poke it through the hose and then wrap gaffer/duct tape around the ends.

[@markthomas8766]

I use an old school 9 foot x 9 foot canvas single pole tent. takes about 3 minutes to put up and works great for me and the misses. You can stand up to get changed. So much better than a swag.

[@marksroberts4880]

Regarding tent pegs: I'm old enough to remember when the plastic ones came out, as you say Down Under, they are rubbish! Ditto for the steel wire ones you got with your tent, as well as the folded sheet metal ones. So what does one Do? I have gone to 10" galvanized spikes, like giant nails. Super tough, take a LONG time to corrode, hold extremely well, and available at your hardware store. To pull them, I ground a semicircular notch in the blade of my pick-mattock (always carry pioneering tools!) and simply step on the pick end as you pull the handle, works like a giant claw hammer for those giant nails!

[@cbr6864]

In the states those boots are only worn by women.....love your channel tons of info. Seems like all you guys do is explore and camp!

[@05bevron]

Hell yes ,Modified episode 22 soon

[@czechmate9591]

Good tips mate, cheers

[@adamking5937]

Awesome love your content

[@SupernaturalBeingsofEarth]

Hi Ronny,, really enjoyed the watch... sub'd and thumbs,, great at how you communicate with your video personality,, showing styles and bud's explanations of styles that they enjoy... My outback is different over here in wild Canada,, keep safe.

[@Ronny_Dahl]

+Tin Man thanks for the feedback

[@rustyoverland8574]

the glow in the dark zipper tab is pure genius

[@wizardorlegend]

For a pole repair if the pole has a lot of damage I've found bending a tent peg to the required angle and cable tying this across the damaged area works well, especially when the pole is damaged or snapped in the middle of the segment not at a join. Like when your mate doesn't see the bag with the swag (bivvy) packed away in it and drives a 3500kg defender 130 over it.

[@Ronny_Dahl]

+wizardorlegend great tip will keep that one in mind

[@71tonywhite]

Don't forget to unpack and setup your gear in your back yard after a camping trip, you get to clean everything and also allows gear to dry out if it got wet on the camp. It's also good to repack everything and tag it when you repacked it and make a list of what's in different bags etc. You can even keep this gear handy in case of when SHTF, you can use your gear as a bug out kit. If your evacuated to an evacuation centre a good free standing swag gives you added privacy and you feel at home until the emergency passes.

[@waynecrane1778]

I use the bag the swag come in to store my boots and jacket in also you can stand in it to get dressed 😊

[@PrimalOutdoors]

Thanks for the tips, I have been using a SWAG for few months now and find it to be very handy little tent, not too many manufactures that make them here in US though. Jason

[@Natschke_Family_Adventures]

Where did you purchase yours at in the States?

[@PrimalOutdoors]

Kodiak Canvas Tents.

[@owainhawkins4128]

Mate good video, felt like I was in the bush too.

[@user-kx7wy4fj1c]

👍🏻

[@DanleyNuksGoneFishn]

Idea is to bring a fine rake, gets all rocks, twigs and other stuff out of the way

[@jackjones6200]

Good video champ

[@youjosenki4740]

I like it mate

[@phililpb]

an good upgrade to the glow in the dark zip tag is a GTLS kit marker. once you try them out you will not want to be without them

[@benjohnson5887]

Hi Ronny great video, whats that tubular object on the roof of your truck near the small antenna?

[@mizzorian]

I think for roof aerodynamics you need something smooth to cover all the bends and creases....basically a smooth surface for wind to pass on...try using your tent floor matt and tie it over the roof rack entirely

[@user-ie5tt1nx6v]

can you do a video on worklight placements including additional reverse lights. please Thanks

[@scatterbait3626]

One thing i do is with the bag the swag goes in i put that just out the front of the swap so its a matt sort of thing and i will put my shoes in the bag then zip it up to stop thing getting into my shoes

[@SugaryPhoenixxx]

Man that looks so fun! I wish I could go camping with you guys you seem like a fun bunch. Perhaps maybe one of you is still single? XD

[@duncnz3129]

Good tips , Gaffer / Duct tape , zip ties and paracord should be in every vehicle , Dry Bags in various sizes , toughness and price are available from Canoe shops etc . They are tougher than a plastic rubbish bag and seemingly last for years ,use different colours for different things , you can cram you sleeping bag in one , roll up the neck and it will never get wet , from rain , fuel spills etc . I even use one for carrying game meat , no blood all over the vehicle or helicopter !

[@YoHo18]

Another quality video Ronny. Please tell what arrangements do you do for shower apart from swimming in ocean and other "conveniences"? Thanks mate.

[@firetofork]

Don't ask- he smells bloody terrible. For the other stuff he has a shovel

[@stephenlloydco]

Does the roof rack wind guard work with the lights in front of it like that?

[@joapps8135]

To help prevent water from running or dripping under your tent's floor, how effective is it to tuck the exposed edges of the ground sheet under the tent? I can foresee water collecting between the ground sheet and the tent floor, when it rains. l'll try using 2 ground sheets. One as the base w/ the edges exposed to walk on, etc. The other laid on top of the base sheet but edges tucked under the tent ...using a thicker tarp so the edges stay roundish to make it harder for water to trickle on top of.

[@JorgeRodriguez-oi1ns]

@ronny Dahl it would be nice to see a modified episode about a second gen Mitsubishi montero (pajero) greetings from the U.S!

[@LTT.Official]

Oh hell yea modified 22 soon, is that a mitsubishi sportero? Those a cheap where I'm from and I was considering buying one used.

[@rollyb5061]

just got to give you the thumbs up

[@lochieperkins7592]

Hahaha laughed so hard when your head just poped up out of nowhere

[@TasHikingAdventures]

my jetboil trick and the way to pack a nemo chair

[@hashiramasenju4846]

Self pruning = "Widow Makers"

[@gamerjamie1234]

+Ronny Dahl im not sure im the only one who does this (qld so i do it to stay away from crocs) but have you ever set up in the canopy? and would it be any better then being on the ground with the tarp for w.a

[@Ronny_Dahl]

+saph I know a handful of people that sleep in the canopy/ute tray. It's a good easy way and if I didn't have to carry all this camera gear around I would be doing the same I reckon. If I was in croc country I'd be sleeping on my roof or in the cab.

[@AllTerrainFamily]

Goot tips! I was surprised to see the tarps under the swags with all the rain you get, because if they stick out they'll sheet the water underneath and soak you from below. Make that mistake once. But that permeable material looks awesome. Where do you get it? I'm geting a Swag to test this week. Looking forward to it.

[@Ronny_Dahl]

+Gizzard Stone the ground sheets can be found at most camping shops but the Cgear (helipad mesh) I had to get online as I couldn't find any shops that sold it.

[@robertwilson1827]

Aren't they mesh tarps under the swags?

[@conhedrick1846]

I put a string the length of my swag on my zipper .can close without sitting up good for an old bloke like me

[@Mike-ry4ti]

7:35 I have also used heavy duty Raychem electrical heatshrink with glue to repair them BUT, you need a good source of heat (gas torch or stove) and you cant fold them back up after wards, but will get you though a trip at least...

[@JS-tb9hu]

GREAT video. Can we please see another one with your car without the canopy?

[@Ronny_Dahl]

+Josh Smart that one is coming but a few more mods are yet to be finished

[@kingvon-schneider1163]

what it the brand of swag you have i just got my first swag today form my uncle its a mitchell king

[@sovereignaussie8627]

good tips mate, just out of interest how did the roof rack effect fuel economy from before & after when you first had it fitted??

[@rollyb5061]

hi Sovereign Aussie, I have a 79 series fitted out with all the 4x4 mods and have a roof rack with light bar , my economy did not really change with the rack and second spare wheel and Maxtax loaded on top , just try to keep the load on the roof low as possible. Cheers Rolly

[@sovereignaussie8627]

thanks mate, good to know.

[@Scoon83]

What's that thing that's strung up with a pulley on it?? You can see it at 9:14

[@jrcook927]

1 person is mad because they can't camp.

[@whizzwham1862]

dead branches are called widow makers

[@danebrewer10]

Just curious, whilst it is a nice idea to sleep in a natural material like canvas, why have a canvas tent/swag as you call it if you don't want to get it wet? I thought the idea behind a tent is to keep you dry and comfortable... Plus they potentially go mouldy quicker than a synthetic tent?

[@AdventureTouringMoto]

Great tips guys! One question, and I promise I'm not making fun, but is it normal for men to wear Ugg boots in Australia? Those are only worn by women in the States!

[@Alex.G]

Only normal for Ronny...

[@AdventureTouringMoto]

Haha!

[@Apolyan]

great tips ronny! what did you do with that bad ass canopy?

[@Ronny_Dahl]

+Alex Polyanskiy sold it to make way for new mods

[@Apolyan]

+Ronny Dahl (4 Wheeling in W.A.) The canopy was my favorite feature on your truck. I bet it weighed a ton! haha. Your truck pretty much looked complete. What mods are on the way? Also do you plan on adding more content to you Ronnydahlphotoragpy youtube page? I just started getting into photography and I like the techniques you use in your vids.

[@simonward5833]

Why do 4wders tend to favour heavy canvas tents/swags over the lighter nylon/polyester/gortex offerings used by hikers etc? Are they perceived as more durable, and weight and bulk not as important?

[@momouppa]

yes

[@SurfyKirky]

Should get some tritium markers they glow without sun for close to 20-30years

[@malfunction6993]

Okay. I'll address the elephant in the room. What the hell is that contraption behind you at 9:15?

[@firetofork]

Hahaha you'll find out later, if you use a campsite often, it's a great feature.

[@glenhehir3833]

Yep.. Wonderin the same.

[@MOOSEDOWNUNDER]

I would say a gym. They have these setups in Finland and Sweden. Bush gyms they call them, not sure if that is what it is. lol. Odd looking any how.

[@firetofork]

+mounty27 hahaha much less healthy than that.

[@AgneloSladen]

Been binge watching all of Ronny's vids and he show's it off in another video. It's a simple can crusher made from a section of stump, a couple of pulleys and some rope

[@braydenthomasgaming]

What Did You Do With Your Canopy ?

[@Ronny_Dahl]

+Brayden The Gamer Official sold it to make way for other mods

[@snowboxesful]

Western Australian fairies

[@johnmcadaragh694]

I'm American. What's a swag? It that a bivy or any tent?

[@Ronny_Dahl]

It’s a canvas bed roll

[@japheth6176]

are jeep Cherokees popular in Australia?

[@firetofork]

Yeah, relatively. Not like the states though

[@japheth6176]

Thanks, I have an old Cherokee that keeps on trucking.

[@TehTrixxable]

Popular amongst first car owners as they are quite cheap. Not a great 4x4 though

[@aussiegruber86]

yeah few getting around they are a very capable 4x4

[@flamingturkey9532]

gone back to the tray

[@christianfreiboth8008]

Why do you use the word swag? Is it an acronym or just what tents are called in Australia?

[@gamerjamie1234]

nounnoun: swag1. a curtain or piece of fabric fastened so as to hang in a drooping curve. theres also verb2. Australian/NZtravel with one's personal belongings in a bundle."we were swagging it in Queensland"but the first one applys more

[@howardelton6273]

No, we call them tents in Australia too. A swag is a specific sort of tent that rolls up easily. They are generally for one person only, although you can get them in a double size. They usually come with the mattress built in.

[@firetofork]

The major difference is that a swag contains your bedding, whereas tents have the bedding removed when they are packed away. It's essentially a fancy bedroll.

[@machusi1989]

is that your 79? where's the canopy

[@Ronny_Dahl]

+machusi1989 sold the box to make way for new mods

[@nathan_cooper47]

I just wear thongs when going in the swag coz then i can leave em outside no worries 🤙🏻

[@brettsmith3173]

widow makers

[@parraeels1100]

How many cones did the boys punch for breakfast?

[@ddiver7908]

Jesus Christ Man, that Intro scared me when you popped up!!! 😱

[@czechmate9591]

Hey mate where are you located, love to be part of your channel and give some survival tips, check out my channel man

[@craigjones5957]

I don't think swags are very comfortable and they're so claustrophobic 😢

[@MultiJebusChrist]

...camps in a stupidly heavy tent with no space. Covers it with a tarp from the hardware store to keep it dry even though it's tent... which is supposed to keep you dry... because that's what tents are for. I love Australia, but man y'all don't make sense to me sometimes. :D

[@pim1234]

A swag is a stupid tent, I have a one person, two layer tent. Can sit in it, can store my boots dry and it is just a bit bigger then a swag. And it is probably lighter

[@pim1234]

wtf is a swag ????