Darche XL 1400 Double Swag Stretcher

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Roll into the rest area for a better outdoor bedtime, with the XL 1400 Double Stretcher by Darche.
Spanning to 1400mm wide for the big dreamers, this stretcher offers more room for the rugged wrigglers! Its no-middle-bar design blends substantial space with campsite comfort, meanwhile enabling literal undivided attention from your loved one! A 600D laminated polyester fabric with PVC panels is both supportive and comfortable for every blissful outback slumber, while a powder-coated steel and alloy frame with cross-over construction offers ultimate stability in your setup. Plus, setup is swift and pack-down is compact, thanks to a 3-step setup for efficiency and an easy folding mechanism.
The Darche XL 1400 Double Stretcher offers a comfortable cradle for the bigger swags and sleeping bags!
00:00 - Intro
00:20 - Product overview and specs
00:41 - Componentry
01:09 - Assembling the frame
01:48 - End poles
02:06 - Foot end
03:28 - Support bars
03:55 - Stabiliser bars
04:19 - Specs (set up)
05:01 - Materials and construction
05:36 - Comfort test and sleeping options
08:13 - Packing down
10:02 - Summary

[@jamnation5199]

Great demonstration. Please open up in Melbourne! Darche slope in the middle kills the sale though, for two people.

[@SnowysOutdoors]

The slope in the middle is a sticking point, something that's hard to overcome without a bar down the middle. ~ Ben

[@little_darln1851]

Ben, is this XL Darche stretcher an improved model on the Darche Kozi stretcher? I’d prefer a 1400 stretcher with a centre bar. Is the Kozi still available for purchase? Thanks for your advice.

[@SnowysOutdoors]

@@little_darln1851 we don't have the Kozi version. I'd recommend either the OZtrail double (www.snowys.com.au/easy-fold-queen-stretcher) or the Zempire double (www.snowys.com.au/twin-speedy-stretcher-bed). ~ Ben

[@gaz3058]

Hi, just wondering if a 23zero 1400 bandit would be a good fit for this stretcher

[@ipwnism]

Following

[@SnowysOutdoors]

It will overhand on the sides a little but is otherwise a good option, as good as any other 1400 swag anyway, but especially given it is a freestanding swag. ~ Ben

[@thevikingwolfpack836]

Forget about me buying one for $500 😮

[@SnowysOutdoors]

It;s not for everyone. ~ Ben

[@Scotts-Pathfinder-Adventures]

Darche are slow to stock, been waiting for weeks to get my hands on one

[@SnowysOutdoors]

Yeah, we heard about it some time ago and are still waiting for stock. ~ Ben

[@1chrisandrew1]

On their website and YT, Darche picture this with a Nebula swag, which is a bit wider at 1550mm. Is the Nebula an OK match for this stretcher in your view?

[@SnowysOutdoors]

Yeah, all good for it to be wider - can be the way to go if you're expecting rain and frost, etc. The rain roll off to the ground instead of getting caught between the stretcher & the swag floor. Be mindful these ones sag in the middle as they dont have the central bar. ~ Lauren

[@1chrisandrew1]

@@SnowysOutdoors yep, that's a great point. Thanks for the reply 👍

[@fatmanoverlanding]

I was getting really interested in this product until I saw fitting two single self-inflating mattress does not really work. I have 2 x Exped DeepSleep 7.5 LXW, and I can see using these two with the stretcher will cause a slope towards the centre - not to mention the overhangs on the sides. ☹

[@SnowysOutdoors]

Yeah, not quite big enough for two single mats unfortunately. ~ Ben

[@Brian19800120]

Can you show it with a 1400 swag on it?

[@SnowysOutdoors]

I decided not to go to the length of showing swags on this stretcher as the decision on whether it is suitable is largely dependent on matching the swag footprint with the stretcher dimensions. I would have otherwise just shown a swag on a stretcher. As long as your swag is a true 1400 width then id should fit neatly widthways and you've got over 2 metres of length, and a freestanding swag would be best. ~ Ben

[@gleng-gleng7663]

I am pretty interested on this. We still got our Darche Frontier 1100 swag. Wonder if it will stand on top of it. I know there will be spaces on the side given the size of this stretcher is 1400 but it might actually do🤔

[@SnowysOutdoors]

Its generally better to use a 1100 swag with a 100cm stretcher like the standard Oztent RS-1, Darche XL 100 or 23Zero Husky Ideally the edge of the swag will hang over the edge of the stretcher which prevents moisture from frost or dew, or rain, getting between the swag based and the stretcher bed. Also dirt and debris that always ends up around the place when camping. The 1400 stretcher is ideally recommended for 1400-1550 swags Hope that helps ~ Lauren

[@WrongTurnAdventures]

Ya teasing us Ben, no stock.... 😢😢😢😢

[@SnowysOutdoors]

Yeah, sorry, we can't get any stock from Darche yet, we used a demo model for this video which is why it's a touch dirty. ~ Ben

[@yourgearyourway4094]

Bad timing when you can’t buy one!

[@cameronbennett9881]

Really

[@SnowysOutdoors]

We can't get any from Darche yet sorry, this was a demo model. ~ Ben

[@antony3678]

No thanks. Too many parts and takes too long to setup. Could they have made anything more pointless for camping?

[@SnowysOutdoors]

Setup is not much longer than a single stretcher. That being said, it won;t suit everyone. ~ Ben