Camping Swag Review, Crashpad

[@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.

[@ashleylukin782]

We've got 3 of them between us and our kids, and have had a pole break on each one. Same story, don't know how they broke it just happened. The team at Crashpad have been brilliant and sent a pair of poles each time via express post at no charge. Cannot fault their service and love their product. Great review Ronny

[@bradwebber172]

You had me at Australian family owned 👍

[@ozziejim8472]

The big question is, ‘where are they made’??

[@boxheadmr]

Vella family, same ones own 4WD Supacenter.

[@Mack74]

Made overseas!

[@makatron]

@Kh2 ESP yeah it's finished in aussie but made in China most of the time

[@mcdooleydesigns509]

Me too

[@maxcole1961]

Ronny, after so much research I purchased one of these swags. Waiting for it to arrive next week, your positive review made my day, thanks

[@ohsee1346]

Have had one for a couple of weeks now. A fantastic product; you won't be disappointed.

[@aarjunchadha4899]

Where did I source it, everywhere I search is out of stock?

[@Malc664]

@@aarjunchadha4899 Yeah I know , they must be good.

[@Chuckls101]

had my crashpad double for nearly 3 years now. heckin good swag! you wont be dissapointed in the quality. check out their sleep systems too.

[@viewsONTRENDING]

You won't be getting it next week mate, ships on 21st of this month, I also pre ordered one and the stealth is all ready sold out again lol

[@chenderson4969]

AOS swag I’ve had for 9 years and not had an issue with it yet, brilliant quality and a local Perth company!

[@Punchypax]

Excellent honest and thorough review as always. Love how you wait for ages to review a product as opposed to some who want to review when it arrives in the mail. 👍🏼

[@p2nv]

First time I saw one of his reviews I became a follower. Very thorough reviews and knows how to dumb it down for beginners.

[@Everything4WD]

I LOVE my Crash Pad Swag. Best feature is how quick and easy it is to set up. The simple fact that you don’t have to thread the pole through a canvass section make it that much easier and quicker. I also find the mattress super comfy. Also love how it is free standing and doesn’t need to be pegged out. I normally set it up on a stretcher so I’m off the ground which helps keeping it dry especially under the awning. The flaps also have eyelets which I sometimes use with a pole to aid in ventilation but still some privacy. Great review Ronny and love the channel 👍👍

[@connorwinter2555]

Thanks Ronny, after seeing the crashpad on your channel I fell in love and recently purchased the double. I couldn't be more happier with it!

[@shanestaff6307]

Just bought one can’t wait to go test it out after this lockdown is over

[@bretthughes34]

On ya Ronny big thanks. My Wife saw me watching this and dreaming. Couple weeks later one has turned up for my Birthday 😀😀😀

[@Nashic12]

One of my old swags had a 50mm mattress and found it pretty uncomfortable because I sleep on my side, I suppose sleeping on your back you wouldn't notice it. Nice video Ronny! 👌

[@jimbojones2457]

Not a bad swag mate! I've had a few swags and now i believe i have found the best one ever! ARB Touring swag version 2 (has extra door). Absolutely love it. It is the tallest i believe in its class, freestanding like the Crashpad and i love the internal pockets and how strong the swag is. I know Ronny you don't like the 5 poles but i believe it makes the canvas more tight when setup and just feels robust. I use it on an Oztent stretcher and i absolutely love it. I also love the over centre main door for star gazing.

[@OffroadTouringLife]

G’day Ronny, great feedback, I have had my black Strealth for 3 years now, and my double for 2 years. I bought my first swag when I was about 14. In the 30 plus years of sleeping in swags my Crashpad is the best by a country mile! Cheers Richard.

[@johnnychen9897]

Ronny, has a murdered-out tent matching his murdered-out Land Cruiser Also Ronny: casually pulls out a cute panda nightlight.

[@Ronny_Dahl]

Hahaha that cute Panda 🐼 is the bomb

[@harrynicholson2155]

Awesome review!!! Iv had mine for well over 12 months an it is hands down the best swag iv ever owned. I sleep better in it then my bed at home. I also have the crashpad sleeping bags and the are the bomb!

[@mikeyb6737]

Its a piece of shit compared to a Mr Swagman. 420 gsm vs 650 gsm. lol you bought a chinese swag mate. sucker

[@gofaroverland7854]

The missus and I love our double crash pad swag. It's worth every cent!

[@jarrod1687]

8 ended up getting a king single forest. When I watched this review months ago you 100% sold me on a crashpad. Perfect for camping with the boys, and the tent for camping with the fam

[@connorfaughlin8139]

always keen to see a Ronny Dahl upload, re-watching old trips of yours is keeping me sane during these times

[@tlove9125]

Interesting review. Would have liked to see Torbs and his ARB next to you for a double review. A compare and contrast between them.

[@stevenrutsch5026]

SOLD OUT on both websites! Wow Ronny, that was some sales pitch. Wish I could get one...

[@4x4CampingandAdventures]

Been sold out for months mate I looked in April and they were sold out 😔

[@Mack74]

Because they are made in China and getting anything from there is taking longer than normal.

[@nate4036]

Ronny you should convince ARB to expand their equipment here in the states. I’d love to have their double swag to promote it. Our canvas wall tents, are big and most of the time do t have a floor. Our small tents (swag size) are junk thin materials like a kite material. I think they’d hit well over here

[@krump7429]

Guilty!!! Ive packed away my oztent rv3 strapped it to the roof rack and wondered where my keys were... 😂😂😂 fml. Looks like a good swag my have to give one a go.

[@toddmillar4041]

I'm actually more interested in the Oz tent R3 im thinking of getting one. Are they easy to set up on your own they look heavy

[@krump7429]

@@toddmillar4041 hey mate. Its really easy to set up on ya own. Literally takes 30 seconds to erect the tent. Bit longer if u use all the ropes and pegs. The most difficult bit is putting it on the roof rack/ taking it off. Its about 2 meters long and weighs about 24kgs. So not to heavy, i have my mrs to help grab one half off the roof rack. Lots of room for 2 self inflating mattresses, and all our bags of clothes ect. The awning space that it comes with is really spacious and ive not needed my car awning set up since having the rv tent. I also sit it on a large c gear mat. Keeps the sand away extremely well. Its a good tent solid quality and lots of room. Con is its pack down size, definitley needs a roof rack to transport it around.

[@tbmich1976]

I bought one of these recently based on the reviews of Ronny and Harry from F2F. Gotta say I was very disappointed. It had a hole in the canvas which I meant I couldn’t use it for my upcoming trip and when we contacted them they only offered to exchange the shell, no mention of a refund. I thought generally it was pretty poor quality compared to my Darche Megadome so we returned it and still waiting for a refund.

[@tbmich1976]

So we returned the swag to crashpad and asked for a refund, the ignored our request and sent us a replacement. When we asked them why they said under consumer law they didn't have to provide a refund for a minor issue. So a hole in the canvas is a minor issue? Ronny, I wouldn't be associating yourself with these guys, this is just like the crap customer service Rhino rack provided to Tyler Thompson and needs to be called out.

[@slowboat6021]

great review thanks Ronnie, but I'll stick to the camper trailer, so it takes 10 minutes to set up but I get a queen size double bed a change room and a kitchen.

[@basicsparkles]

Keen to watch this later tonight when I get home. cheers Ronny, looking forward to this!

[@LUKEYB0Y93]

Can confirm, stayed in the single crash pad swag with myself and another adult. It is totally doable.

[@ronjeremy6128]

Another bloke? Reacharound???

[@stephenhislop4864]

I've had my swag for over 15 years. It has no poles or flexible rods and it's designed to fit between the Wheel Arches on a well body ute. The mattress has the egg carton shaped on one side and is still very comfortable. I've never bothered about tarping under the swag and I've been in some heavy rain storms. I've always remained dry, in these situations. I've only used it in the south-west and though the great Southern regions of west Oz. Beach, bush, through the Escarpment, in all seasons. My personal thoughts; if a Swag has poles all flexible rods, its a tent.

[@amoscardoza5253]

Just went to order the swag and Crashpad is sold out of every style they have here in the states.

[@mozzyoutbackadventures9172]

I own a Swag and i have alot of poles snap on it . I'm looking at buying one at some stage but ATM my swag is doing me well. I do like how the Crash pad comes in alot of colours. Always like your reviews Ronny.

[@jackqualtrough7177]

Thanks Ronny, you helped me make up my mind on my next swag. I think I've been eyeing off the crashpad double swag for long enough

[@Gladius7]

Sold out every where. was going to get the CRASHPAD DOUBLE SWAG. thanks for the review Ronny.

[@garyhankinson5695]

I have a kulkyne double but is the same design basically. Being 110kg I find any swag mattress not enough. I bought a couple of cheap single size self inflating mats and slide them under the mattress. They are only 25mm thick but provide that extra cushioning and I don’t bottom out.

[@katzie93]

I have a stretcher too...it becomes comfier than my bed at home. Love my swag!!!

[@c_hawks2092]

I live in Wisconsin and just got my crashpad swag spent a few nights in it and absolutely love it. Glad I watched your channel and found out about swags. Can’t wait to be back out in it this weekend. Oh and the shipping from Australia to US was super cheap and way faster than I thought

[@idahomountainelk]

About how long did it take? Were there any import duties or anything?

[@danielschreuder588]

Hey Ronny, you need to come down East Gippsland, plenty of snow here most years. Try Howitt Highplans or pretty much of the high plains, end of May/1st wk of June (just before parks close them). I have done this with my brother several years in a row and always worth it. Cheers mate

[@jackqualtrough7177]

I've been looking forward to this review for ages

[@TheKenworthsar]

Mrs loves sleeping in our double crashpad . Simpson Desert, Fraser great swag and bag .

[@forx4adventure638]

Great review as for myself I’ve used a few swag and found 23zero is my favorite (no water leak)

[@markholtan5696]

I need to order one of those here in the states, so I can sleep on my roof rack with it 👍👍

[@mikeyb6737]

Don't buy it - its chinese -- buy the Australian built Mr swagman ultimate king single. Built in Australia for 4 seasons

[@joshmclaughlin1784]

I own this one and this is the first review I've seen since I've owned it. I fully agree with you, I took mine across the nullarbor on the back of a motorbike and it was (flippin) awesome. I'd rec it to any of my mates.

[@treeb3614]

Your vids are so honest, I already own one of these and stoked you like it, mine has had no dramas!

[@tommyinoz2100]

nice review, all things mentioned. I have the single and double in brown and couldn't be happier

[@GregPalmer2]

Good review young felah,never owned a swag l generally use a tarp or a small tent. The body is starting to go through the aging process so l can't do it rough these days,swag seems a lot more comfortable,like all swags you need to season them before you go out to the snow or wet weather.😁😁

[@jcam1934]

They may be good, but personally I won't buy a swag unless it has a pvc bucket floor where the pvc extends up the sides. I've woken to pooled water and not a single drop inside. I can also enter from both sides and both ends so bedding doesn't get wet when entering in rain. Also has a hoop inside to hang a mini lantern, better spread of light than a hand held light. Thanks for review.

[@JesseKnowles1999]

I have a Darche Dirty dee, I think you should give it a shot sometime Ronny. I believe Darche also have a swag called the Dusk to Dawn which is literally identical to this swag, Either must be very similar design or they're manufactured in the same factory or share some connection, Either way I've never heard anything negetive about them. Great unbiased review Ronny.. I put a pair of HTX 230s on my Jimny because of your review of them afew years ago, I may just consider a Crashpad for my partner who I will be purchasing a swag for soon too.

[@rodgie5754]

Not sure if this will help others but I'd go straight to your local canvas repairer and get the crappy plastic buckles changed over to metal 'D' rings. I've broken both plastic buckles on my Crashpad double now.

[@zacharykrome5532]

Swag is good. Besides some water ingress during wet weather where some stitching is. Even after seasoning. Mattress is rubbish bought a exped to replace it

[@SaltyMedia801]

Watching from Salt Lake City, Utah👍

[@jamesmacdougall27]

Good Review. I own the double version, the dark colour is also what attracted me and the bag is spot on.😁

[@kevinwaters-marsh217]

Great review thanks Ronny. I purchased one off your review. Thanks

[@kainebarker4185]

I have 2 Crashpad doubles, can’t go wrong with them.👌🏼

[@Simon_R]

I was about to buy one last week but at the moment Crashpad are out of stock of every swag they sell (due to COVID I guess). Hopefully they get more in soon.

[@mohamedalihebboul2214]

Very nice description for this camping swag, I can't wait to go camping... Stay safe

[@bananasusyd]

Love your reviews Ronny. Would love to see more. We trust your opinions!

[@mikeyb6737]

Rhi this was not a Australian swag If you ever need one I own a Australian built Mr swagman swag. Its called the ultimate king single and boy is it built tough. 650 gsm desert sand ripstop canvas. This is what we call a swag. Look it up at the Mr swagman web site. They deliver world wide.

[@toddwhiteley6808]

No please give a dishonest review! I see reviews start with my honest review kinda would be implied or better to so in my option. That really is more fitting. Thanks for doing it and helps make my purchase easier. When I read my honest review I really consider just passing on by. Some thing to consider, In my option. Take care and stay safe.

[@Berserkeroffroad]

Thank you for your honesty upfront about your relationship with Crashpad. My concern with this swag is the packed size, but that's only because I primarily use backpacking tents. If you packed it away wet how long before the canvas gets musty?

[@norsefalconer]

I would think a good trick in the heat would be to soak it down and make the entire swag an evaporative cooler. Anyone have experience trying that with a swag? In the US Army, we had large hanging canvas water dispenser bags. The evaporation kept the water cool no matter the temp. I would think the same principle applies.

[@CroakerOutdoors]

Much like a RTT, I really like the swag but I just cant justify either when I don't have any overlanding/wilderness tracks in my area. Instead, I have a number of state parks where a 5lb 2p tent would do fine. I agree that a camping trailer with RTT is pretty sweet, but by the time I save up the money I'll have a family and have to stick with tents or get a pop up rv for the space/heat/AC/inside cabin room.

[@douglasyong6939]

It would be marvelous if there was a 4wd'er of the year competition, say grand finals Ronnie vs Shauno, etc

[@TheCaptainFaz]

Wish they teamed up for an episode,pure Aussie fun

[@raduciprianpopa5414]

Excellent!! Thank you

[@chrissmith3222]

they are great in snow

[@Jimmy_Saf]

great review Ronny

[@on-patrol6361]

Mate, Its not that hard to find snow in OZ, Vic High Country comes to mind. Hope this Covid stuff finishes so I can get out properly into the VHC. Keep up with the good work.

[@Ronny_Dahl]

😂 for someone on the west coast What The Frog is snow???? Haha I have spent many years in snowy Denmark (when it used to regularly snow) but never 4wd camped in it...

[@on-patrol6361]

@@Ronny_Dahl There ya go mate, your next planning to camp in snow, just another adventure to add to your already large collection of trips :) I also lived in Europe half my life also Sweden for a couple years, now in Korea but cant say I've camped in it, BUT looking forward to the experience. Cheers digger.

[@danmanlivingthedream7069]

Hey hey. You have to check out the "wingman of the road " tent. I think that is a swag from England for bikers that you and the aussies could love. Cheers from Germany

[@perth4b4adventures]

I quite often roll my swag up and leave my keys or phone in it 🤣

[@jasonpotts6490]

I'm puzzled as to why one would have to "seal" a swag/tent after purchase and why they are not sealed as part of the manufacturing process. I know some brands do seal the seams, but most don't and it's considered "normal" for a new tent to leak and the customer is expected to fix that issue on their own.

[@Caramellofellow]

The correct term is seasoning, not sealing. Although that is essentially what you're doing. It's a requirement of new canvas products. You're supposed to just hose down your swag in the back yard then let it fully dry. The cotton swells up as it absorbs the water and will seal all the holes formed during manufacturing, waterproofing your swag.

[@areafifty]

I went with the single, the double isn't available in America right now. Bit its fine because i want to put it on a cot and i dont feel like dealing with a double cot

[@mrcvry]

Guido Kühn has drawn some Land Rover cartoons. In one there is a Land Rover pulling a second Land Rover on a trailer. He tells his mate: „Nothing ever breaks if you have a spare of it!“. The other one asks: „What about the trailer?“.

[@HartyBiker]

I like the black colour, but I'm partial to the orange one I think. It seems that every trip someone seems to trip over my green swag at night when I'm in it

[@sirjezzumz]

great review mate. Earned yourself a sub. I will be buying one based off your review

[@TasHikingAdventures]

snow lol come to tassie mate lol plenty of it here atm lol

[@gato8695]

Nice review mate , I've got a double crashpad and would say it beats my 2 previous darche swags by far .

[@yashthi]

love your review thanks mate

[@KaizenOz]

How?

[@bbggakkba]

I wish I got this one, I've had all darche swags and love them all, if this was in stock I would have gotten this instead

[@seanmcm157]

nice review ronny

[@meanrigs4x483]

have always been keen on crash pad, their gear seem to be good quality. Think i know what ill be getting next! good vid ronny

[@johndalton2163]

In the Kimberly with a black Ute and swag in 40 deg heat . 🤣

[@shaddonaghue]

Need a mattress topper if your a side sleeper Mattress doesn’t cut it, otherwise a fantastic swag 👍👍.

[@Mack74]

@Ronny GREAT Review and Content as always. Could you make a slight modification to reviews from now on please. Can you add where they are made! Although crashpad are a Aussie family which is great they are not made in Australia and to me that really matters. Id rather pay another 100 bucks to support Australian Manufacturing etc

[@chrisrippon6176]

Nice review mate . Could we get a suspension review next on the dobinsons please

[@amoscardoza5253]

Very good review! I'm currently looking for a new swag, so perfect timing and I'm glad you posted this. The vast majority of items you have suggested have worked very well for me. I would just like to say I appreciate these vids and thank you!!. I've also been visited by the ol' broken pole mystery bandit!.

[@ronjeremy6128]

Hey Ronny, have you ditched the crash pad and upgraded to a Rainger swag yet?

[@droctagon3k]

wouldn't think the colour has anything to do with stopping light, more so the thickness of canvas and how well the seams / zippers are sealed.

[@mlhse111]

Had been wondering what you guys were sleeping in. Im looking to get one as well look way more reliable and last longer. Need something for those quick weekends no needing offroad trailer. Too bad all sold out at the moment good on that small business.

[@supremestleader]

Great review mate, as always well presented and down to earth. If I could make a suggestion it would be to get rid of the “honest review”. We know it is an honest review and that’s why we are here. I suppose this is an KZbin thing, other than that, excellent as always.

[@Ronny_Dahl]

Many people don’t know who I am so I’m helping people find the honest review 🤙

[@supremestleader]

Ronny Dahl fair point mate.

[@brendanreece5415]

Have been waiting for this for a very long time. So keen

[@mikeyb6737]

Australian regards this swag as shitty. Look at the Mr Swagman ultimate King Single. We in Australian call that a swag. The Crashpad is a chinese knock off

[@william6815]

Need to do a high country trip Ronny that would be awesome!

[@123chrisssss]

They used to make a smaller version of this swag which was called "the biker", its 700mm across instead of 1000mm like this one. Its the one i've got as I have an FJ cruiser and always looking at morr space efficient options! I would echo all the comments youve made, great swag.

[@SimonShaws]

I was bad and bought imported Kamp-Rite Double.

[@Gladius7]

Just Pre Ordered the DDL Desert. :)

[@technopsychobedlam]

Shame the rubberised bottom doesn't come up the sides a few inches to stop water from 'puddles' coming in. Even a cheap swag I've had provided that. Paying more for black and a cool name doesn't seem warranted. Supporting local is good though...I'd recommend AOS.

[@airbats801]

I really havent seen the advantage of a swag other than size here in the states. The price is high, they seem to break poles. I probably will give one a try eventually, but eureka has been treating me good for 30 years, although the quality dropped when they were bought out. Typical

[@kevinmoss970]

Never used one over here in the Uk. I still don't get the appeal of swags. Surely a decent tent can do a similar job with shit loads more space inside??

[@nunoqueirosalves3103]

Sold Out. Where to find it ?

[@gzahnd]

I wonder why Crashpad make the crash mat larger than the swag. Backpacking 101 teaches you that having your tent footprint slightly smaller than your tent keeps you away from water, but having a footprint that is larger than your tent just creates channels for water to run beneath your tent.

[@jamesbushy9031]

Cheers ronny just what i was looking for

[@gavinmarshall9950]

Do you have condensation problems particularly in relation to the foam mattress and is there an easy way to address this?

[@erikhy]

So, I'm curious why you like swags instead of tents? And what is the functional difference between a swag and a dog house shaped tent? Over here in the USA we don't see swags much, but there tents in every size and share imaginable, and they pack down to about the same size with your mattress and sleeping bag. So, why swags?

[@itttssssRilesss]

I would say swags are more versatile. Depending on what terrain you're on tents are a pain (speaking from experience). For hiking tents are definitely the better choice Swags are more durable and are repairable if the canvas rips. Also generally warmer than a tent. I also think it's an Australian thing haha

[@The_Mister]

Can’t wait to get mine.

[@abdullahibrahim5189]

Thanks Ronny. In Saudi Arabia we use folding tents, it takes 20 second to set up and 20 second to wrap it, it weights less than 1 kg, it is water, dust snow proof. when folded, it is 60 cm dia and 10 cm thick. it comes in different models, one layer for summer, two layers for winter and three layers for extreme cold. The inside dimensions once stetted, 210 cm length, 140 cm width and 150 cm height. If you need to see it follow this link (kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6G8d5aLeqmBnrc).

[@stevencrvelin4765]

Anyone else get anxieties when ronny got out of the swag and didnt take his pillow,keys,knife and panda. 😂

[@blueelectricfusion]

need these in the usa... its all cheap nylon or backpacker gear... *sigh* no old school canvas is available.