How I Season My Swag - ( No Hose Required )

[@thegingerpowerranger]

I trust this guy because he wears a big hat even when he is inside. Man knows his swags.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Hat on inside , outside. It’s all the same. Lol. Cheers Tim

[@chuckberry7692]

I personally like to keep it simple when seasoning swags fella. Just with a light sprinkle of salt and peps. 🤣👍🇦🇺🤣🍻🔥🤘 Keep up the great vids!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Haha :-) Not sure if the salt and pepper will help with seasoning Lol But ya swag might taste good. Thanks mate for watching and your feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@chuckberry7692]

On ya legend🇦🇺👍🍻🔥🤘

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@chuckberry7692 Cheers mate.

[@juicefreak1969]

Tossed my brand new swag in the pool for 5 mins… bit of a job getting it out but seasoned perfectly..

[@timbates4wdadventures]

That’s different using the pool. Sounds like it’s worked well. Cheers Tim

[@cozalenko7-341]

Do you season it once a year? And only once in the bath. Or a few times in a row ie like over a week maybe three times? Also, should you dry inside the swag before zipping up for drying like at the end of your video? Thanks so much.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate I’ve only ever done my swag once other than the demonstration I did for the video. Once the canvas shrinks around the stitching holes, it really shouldn’t need doing again. You want the swag full dry, both inside and out before rolling it up. I hope that helps mate. Thanks for your feedback Cheers Tim.

[@kevinho9544]

Thanks for the video sir! May I know what is the brand of this swag? Thanks.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate Mine swag brands are Burke n Wills. But mine are the old ones. I’m not sure of the quality today. Cheers Tim

[@Itsgkai1]

What brand is your swag bloke?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, Mine is a Burke and Wills. They arent made from the same quality these days. Mine is over 15 years old and all Australian made. These days they are made off shore, and reviews on the same brand havent been great. Cheers Tim

[@Itsgkai1]

Ahhh dam love too get a hold of one hahaha

[@franny5295]

How, exactly, did you manage this with a giant canvas tent???

[@timbates4wdadventures]

The giant tent wasn’t done in the house. Cheers Tim

[@Kelle001]

How often do you need to repeat this process? About to get my new swag shortly.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

You really should only need to do the initial drenching. But over time if you find your sag is leaking in spots around the stitching, then give it another go. Cheers Tim

[@paulm5058]

I’ve used that way myself Tim, but I used the our wheelie bin it worked a treat, keep up the good work bud

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Paul, Yeah mate, spot on with the wheelie bin. Works the same way of soaking the canvas. Top stuff mate. Thanks for your reply. Cheers Tim.

[@frankiefreedom58]

I want to say thank you for covering how to season a swag... I followed your instructions and it worked out great. Awesome content... Good day from the USA 🇺🇸

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Frank, That’s great mate the video helped you out. It’s been the best way I have found to season a swag. Thanks a lot mate for your reply from the USA. Cheers Tim.

[@pigdogproductions]

Americans use swags?

[@AWretchedMan]

​@@pigdogproductionssome do now

[@alt7288]

Great video, what brand are your swags?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. Mine are Burke and Wills. Not sure the same swags are as good quality as mine are. Cheers Tim

[@terrygreen76]

I've got a Dune swag (about a month old) that leaks despite seasoning the recommended way. A coworker's brother soaked theirs in a pool for 24hrs to get it seasoned,I don't have a pool so mine is currently in the empty recycling bin filled with water soaking. Fingers crossed this works 🤞👍

[@DAVID9901]

An open question to Tim Bates and viewers: how well might this work for adventure kings swags? double deluxe specifically. I have one and the stitchingg around the four corners of the base and the canvas seems to still have visible holes after a few soakings with a hose/watering can. I wonder if the bath will fix these corners or whether I might need a silicon sealant or something for them

[@georgedaniels3683]

Very informative Tim. I’m getting my first swag shortly so looking forward to following your steps to season it.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day George, Sounds good mate. I'd be keen to hear how your new swag goes. Cheers Tim

[@darrensmith4661]

HI Tim, thanks for a great vid. It taught me a lot and I have been following your process after being gifted a Kings Big Daddy deluxe for my BD. A quick question: I purchased the Kings large swag bag which is also canvas. Do you recommend I season the Swag canvas bag as well?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate That’s cool you have found the video helpful for your swags. It wouldn’t hurt to soak the canvas bag mate. Cheers Tim

[@darrensmith4661]

@@timbates4wdadventures Cheers Tim. I followed your advice. Before taking the swag out, I am testing it in the back yard. Already found a couple of leaks. Sorting them out lol. Also sorting out the sag design problems also. Well attempting too. Hate the idea of going out for a fantastic long weekend in the high country and ending up wet or unconfortable

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@darrensmith4661 yeah mate, you done want a wet swag while out camping. Hope you get it sorted out.

[@4WheelingInNSW]

Well done, you’re a star 🌟 go straight to the front of the class mate 👍👍 Love seeing different methods of people treating and using their gear. Good stuff mate I was originally going to do mine in the bath but then my wife reminded who’d be cleaning up the excess water 😬 so hosing it in the back yard it was 😆

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. Appreciate your feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@rickyelvis3215]

why is this process not done by the manufacturers.. they can make a tent but they cannot pre wash the tent.. wtf?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Ricky I’ve no idea mate. It’s the stitching holes that need closing up, not so much the canvas. Provided it’s a good quality canvas. Thanks for your reply Cheers Tim

[@christianmarth9989]

Would also add some additional costs to the product as it’s a time consuming process.

[@JamesJeanneret]

Hey Tim. I have the exact same swag. I soaked mine in our large laundry tub. I didn’t have a drop sheet tho...Mrs was angry with the mess I made getting it outside 🤣. It has served me well and never leaked.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day James, Yeah mate, it does work well when you soak the swag in a drum or bath. But, good idea having a drop sheet to save the mess on the floor. Lol Thanks mate for your reply. Cheers Tim.

[@majestic-ui7qe]

G'day Tim. I just set up my new double and thought I'd better refresh myself on seasoning before I hit it with the hose. I'm glad I did because I just watched your vid and the bath seems like a great way to season. So now I guess I'll go pull it down and chuck it in the bath. Thanks for the great idea mate 👍

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate, Top stuff mate. Glad the video has helped you out. Works a treat I have found. Let me know how you go mate. Thanks for your reply. Cheers Tim.

[@RoMiTouring]

Great timing Tim.. just picked up a shiny new swag and are expecting a few cracking days north of Sydney.. Into the tub tomorrow night!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Top stuff mate. Good timing alright by the sounds if you have just picked a brand newy. Lol Cheers Tim.

[@sereniticat2]

Thank you for this! I just had my very first ever camping experience last weekend and in a swag. I had no idea I was meant to season it! It was a wet yet super fun experience, I'm so in love with the swag! I shall be doing this.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Chrisalee, Even though your first swag camping experience was a wet weather one, sounds like you still had a great time. Try the method i have explained in the video to season your new swag. It's important that you do season your new canvas swag. Thanks a lot for your feedback, i do appreciate it. Cheers Tim

[@TheCruisr]

Hi Tim Would you use this method for a swag that has the pvc bucket base, or just full canvas swags?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@TheCruisr Gday mate. Yeah I would still use this method. Once you get it setup to dry, maybe mop up any water still sitting inside on the pvc floor. Then let the canvas dry in sunshine. Hope that helps mate. Cheers Tim

[@TheCruisr]

Thanks for the reply Tim

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@TheCruisr no worries at all. Cheers Tim.

[@maxgermasi3302]

Tim you make the best fair dinkum camping videos on KZbin. Thanks

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Max, Thats wicked mate, thanks a lot for your reply and feedback. Im glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks mate. Cheers Tim.

[@James_James01]

3 swags batesy? Thats luxury mate!! Hahah Good thing is the VHC regularly soaks mine for a free seasoning every winter hahah

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day James, Yeah mate i have a few extras. They are my boys swags. Hahah :-) Yeah the Vic High Country can get pretty wet and do the job. Lol Cheers Tim.

[@brucemackinnon6707]

Just the shot for rain at dingo piss creek.

[@felixknight1903]

good to hear from a fella who seems to have a head on his shoulders i recon, cheers for sharing mate!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Felix, Thanks mate for your reply and feedback. I greatly appreciate it. Cheers Tim.

[@lozza_mate8416]

Thanks for that, just got my second swag, I did the whole hose and scrub last time, I’ll hopefully be trying it your way over the next week, great video it covered all my questions and went into great detail. Thanks

[@timbates4wdadventures]

No worries. Soaking in the bath is the best way i have found that works. Cheers Tim

[@hill8illybrenno]

Yep, best way of seasoning a swag. Bathtub, empty drum or wheelie bin. Its alot more water wise to do it this way too. The cocky would of bloody shot me, if i sat there watering my swag, off the house water tank! Hahaha.Youll have to stand there for awhile, with the hose, to soak it properly too. Ill re-season it again after a big trip especially if ive been in hot dry climates like the Pilbrara or Kimberley regions. Youll find ya swag will shrink a bit when its been in a hot dry climate for awhile. So great way of washing all the red dust and fart particles out of ya fart sack. And just make sure it seals nicely, before ya head out, whatever time of year...great vid Tim!👍👌

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Brendan Karow Gday mate, Wicked reply mate. Great hearing about the conditions that your swag deals with up in central Oz. Yeah , standing with the hose going while on tank water, yeah good luck with that. Lol. Thanks heaps for your reply and feedback mate. Cheers Tim.

[@AdventuringPals]

That’s a good one mate. Haven’t seen it done like that before but it makes total sense.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. I find it works a treat. Thanks a lot for your reply and feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@annetteclarke6372]

Just threw our new double swag in the bath tub tonight, fun trying to fit it into a tiny tub 😂 Will throw the new single swag in tomorrow night. Never had to season something before as we never had swags , but this sounds better than using a garden hose. Thanks for the tip 👍

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Annette, Yeah it would be a mission getting a double swag in a bath full of water. Lol Hope it all goes well. Thanks a lot for your feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@craigwillis3372]

Thanks Batesy...I too remember doing something like this in the Boy scouts...never imagined a new swag would need the same sort of preparation...thanks as always mate...great stuff !!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Craig, Yeah some of the Ol school ways, still work today. Old habits die hard. Hope you're staying warm mate, plenty of snow around. Thanks mate for your reply. ' Cheers Batesy.

[@alexkylie5198]

Question time ….. I’m 42,,, I purchased my king single when I was 21…. The mattress is not what it used to be…. Do I replace the mattress for around $150-200 or buy new swag for $250-3000 ( don’t build ‘‘em like they used to)

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate. If your swag is still in good condition for its age, I’d buy a new mattress every day of the week. My swag is over 15 years old. No way I’d replace it for a new swag over a worn out mattress. They sure don’t make ‘em like they use to. Thanks mate for your feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@RichoG85]

G'day Tim. I got my first swag the other day and thought I'd season it today (it's a beaut day here in WA). I pegged her up in the back yard, gave it a good hose and let it dry. I did that twice and was going to give it another couple goes tomorrow.. but then I saw this video. So maybe I will give it a bath tonight and let it dry tomorrow in the sun.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@RichoG85 Gday mate If you hose it again. Pay close attention to the stitching. You want the canvas to shrink around the stitching hose. I found the soak in the bath works great to really get into the stitching holes. Just loosely peg it when you dry it. Have fun I. Your first swag mate. Cheers Tim

[@LukeChapmangoogleplussucks]

I just bought my first swag and even at this moment I'm following your lead in soaking the swag in the bath. You're guaranteed to get all the seams this way unlike hosing it down or other methods. Very excited to try out the swag for the first time 👍 Just a simple question, will I only need to do this process once or will I need to do it a few times before it's thoroughly seasoned?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Luke, Depends on the quality of your swag, but i have only done it once and i have no issues at all. My swag is the best part of 16-17 years old. Thanks heaps for your feedback. All the best with your first swag. Cheers Tim

[@LukeChapmangoogleplussucks]

@@timbates4wdadventures my swag was on the cheaper side and is known to leak , so I might need to season it a few times before Its properly waterproof

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@LukeChapmangoogleplussucks no worries mate. See how you go.

[@waynedoeblin6801]

I'll certainly remember your tip Tim,nothing needs doing at the moment,but this seems more thorough than just a quick squirt with the hose👍🙂

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Yeah mate, i just dont reckon a quick squirt with the hose gets the canvas wet enough to shrink the canvas around those stitching holes. Thanks mate for your reply. Cheers Tim.

[@Kabinretiree]

What hat is that you’re wearing?

[@Paul-45-70]

Gday Tim, I actually season my swags the same way. I’ve just decided to replace my 35 year old swag with a new ARB one , seasoned it the same way. Keep up the good work throughly enjoying your videos as they are a refreshing change from a lot of the crap out there and thank God I haven’t seen you with a coffee machine in your truck! Regards Paul.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Paul, Thanks mate, seasoning a swag in the bath works really well. I appreciate your feedback mate. Thanks for that. Cheers Tim

[@davidwheat84]

Great video, I also hang it upside down while it's set up to let it dry faster. If you get mold on it, brush it off and spray a solution of 250ml hot water and 10b drops of oil of clove. It won't remove the stain but mold won't come back and your swag ends up smelling delish

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day David, Great reply mate and tips that you have used with your swag. I reckon the swag would smell alright after the oil and clove. Lol Thanks for your reply mate. Cheers Tim.

[@Bushy61]

Hi Tim i am getting a Burke and Wills swag on Monday when you season your swag in the bath do you have the swag open or zipped up

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate, I had the zips open in the bath so the water drains out easier when I picked it up. Hope that helps mate. Thanks for your feedback Cheers Tim

[@Bushy61]

Hi Tim thanks it's Mark i will let you know how i get on when i get the swag@@timbates4wdadventures

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@Bushy61 cool mate.

[@Bushy61]

Hi Tim It's Mark i got the updated version of the Burke & Wills swag that you have don't know if you have seen it but it has a telegraphic poll across the center under the canvas and fly so you can still pull the canvas right back and i seasoned it in the bath that all went well will do a trip with new swag in a couple off weeks thanks

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@Bushy61 ahh righto mate. Maybe they have changed the design on them with the extra pole. Mine only has the two poles. You have a top weekend away camping in your new swag mate. Thanks for your feedback Cheers Tim

[@grantwlewis]

Will this work with a new DUNE KINGSIZE SWAG

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Grant, Do see why it wouldn’t mate. Let me know how you go. Cheers Tim

[@grantwlewis]

@@timbates4wdadventures thanks I'll see how we go with the two of them .. being a 1st time swag user .. just trying out ways to not Drag so much stuff when camping so starting with the biggest item our tent ...

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@grantwlewis best tip mate if you’re just starting out. Don’t go and buy all the latest and greatest camp gear. Start of with a simple setup and build up from there. I have a video on my whole camp gear setup. Simple but it’s all I need. Have fun camping mate, it’s unreal.

[@grantwlewis]

@@timbates4wdadventures have seen that video...that's what I'm looking at getting down too I set up now for a weekend looks like I'm staying for 6months not just the weekend just way to much even for the family

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@grantwlewis Over time mate you will work out what you use more than other camping items and maybe look at leaving some of the less used items at home and see if you miss them.

[@aussiecue]

Threw my latest swag in the pool when the chlorine level was low to nill. Once dry I sprayed the underside pressure points where the poles push down (Each corner) with clear plastidip to give a sacrificial wear barrier. Great Vid as swags really do need to be soaked all the way through.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thats a good spot in the pool to soak your swag mate. It is so much better to really soak that canvas well. Some good tips mate. Thanks a lot for your reply and feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@spencermorrow2899]

I looking for Australian made swags any recommendations beside crashpad? When it comes to seasoning a swag is it a one and done thing or is it something you have to do yearly?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Spencer, There’s a couple of all Australian made swags. Top quality. Southern Cross Canvas Murchison Swags That’s a couple mate. I’ve only done mine once. Just see how yours go where you find it needs doing again down the track. Thanks heaps mate for you feedback Cheers Tim

[@-sandman4605]

I put mine in the recycling rubbish bin and filled it with water, recycling bin is the cleanest to clean and the less smelly.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

That’s the go mate. Great idea how you seasoned your swag. Thanks for that mate. Cheers Tim

[@stevecrowe176]

I used the large cleaned recycling otto bin, they're usually very clean already. Its outside so no water in the house.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Great idea. That would work well. Cheers Tim

[@robertdidonato7363]

Excellent explanation Mr Bates, but can I ask the brand and model of hat your wearing? Akubra Territory maybe?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Robert, Thanks mate for your feedback. I have found that of seasoning my swags works well. The hat Im wearing in the video is a Riverina. I still have my Ol Territory, it's just a bit weathered now. Great hats. Thanks again mate. Cheers Tim.

[@ianhirons7762]

Great video Tim I seasoned my swag with the garden hose about 15 years ago and it has served me well but I will give it a go on the next one.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Ian, Thats great the hole has served you well from all those years ago. Maybe try the way Ive done it, and see how you go. Thanks mate for your feedback. ' Cheers Tim.

[@codiepullen7525]

Hey Tim, Just a quick question. I'm pretty new to camping and I am about to buy my first ever swag. After the seasoning process does the inside just dry by itself or do I need to give it a wipe down?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Codie, If you leave your swag open for while drying, the inside should dry as well. Hope that helps mate. Thanks for your feedback. Cheers Tim

[@TwanTadic]

Ta matey, I'll give it a go on my kings swag

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Cool mate. See how you go. Cheers Tim.

[@lochymcneill4921]

Currently lying in a new crash pad swag I got for Chrissy that is letting a fair amount of water in after being rained on for about 17 hours. I had hosed it and dried twice, apparently that wasn’t enough, I will be giving this method a crack. Thanks for the vid Tim Cheers

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Lochy, That’s no good at all if your new swag is still letting water in. I hope the method i show you works. The warmer the day when you go and dry it out, the better. Really need the heat of the sun to shrink that canvas around the stitching. I’d be keen to hear how you go mate. Cheers Tim.

[@lochymcneill4921]

@@timbates4wdadventures I think that could’ve been some of the problem, wasn’t the hottest day by any means, and it was in the afternoon, living in the blue mountains our weather is as moody as a teenage girl aha. Hopefully it was just my user error in proofing it. I’ll be sure to let you know as I was keen as mustard getting this swag, after upgrading from a kings swag

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@lochymcneill4921 yeah cool mate. See how you go. But the more direct sunlight you can get on the swag, the better. Dry out that canvas and close up those stitching holes. Nothing worse than having a wet bed swag to sleep in.

[@crankyticket6061]

Great video, thanks. The stitching holes in my new swag have 'disappeared'. Legend!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate Thanks heaps for your feedback. I’m glad you found the video helpful. Cheers Tim

[@trublsum01]

Great vid. Don't forget the bag. Nothin worse than getting to camp with a soggy swag coz you forgot to season the bag

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Absolutely mate. Thanks for your extra tips. Appreciate your feedback mate. Cheers Tim

[@DieselDave]

Good video Batesy. We all noticed some of that famous highland country dust being washed out of your swag because obviously it wasn't a brand newy - BUT... do new swags leach any colour or dye that could stain the bath porcelain? Just asking so the missus doesn't make me make my swag my new home for the next week! Lol

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Dave, Hahah :-) Ive not had that problem with the colour come out. Not to say that could happen. Good luck with it mate and i hope you don't end up living in your swag. Lol Cheers Batesy.

[@MynameisGeoff82]

Is it just for swags or canvas in general? Just got a new bunker swag and wondering if I should do the canvas cover/fly like this? Not sure how you fluked a sunny day to film this of late, has been bloody raining on and for the past week here!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'dat Geoff, I would reckon anything that is canvas and has been stitched together, it would work the same. I did get lucky with the weather. I had 3 days of nice sunshine in that week. Can happen some times. Lol Thanks for your reply mate. Cheers Tim

[@stanleyj.mitchell4851]

Only got one swag. I set it up the back yard. Set the sprinkler on for an hour or two. Let it dry over the next few days. Has never leaked.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Stanley J. Mitchell Good result mate. Cheers Tim.

[@harrishunter9923]

I just use salt and pepper

[@timbates4wdadventures]

A lot of people have mentioned this method for seasoning a new swag. I'll be sure to give it a go, if i ever get a new swag. Lol Cheers Tim.

[@MudducksTouringAustralia]

good clip Timbo!!! Ive been lucky, never seasoned my swag and it didn't leak when it got flogged on so happy days. Cheers Steve

[@timbates4wdadventures]

You must have got lucky with that rainy day mate. Cheers Tim.

[@mikeykeyes]

so many grizzly things have happened in baths this is one of the lighter things finally! 😂

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Kind of mate. Cheers Tim.

[@3doubles]

Great video mate! I will try seasoning it in the top loader i got over here. fingers crossed!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Cool mate. I hope it works. Cheers Tim

[@jamiesullivan8900]

Hey Tim. Great vid mate. Is it beneficial to re season an old swag to help keep it in top condition?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

I have only ever done my the once. But it cant hurt mate, if you want to give it another soaking. Thanks for your reply mate. Cheers Tim.

[@sanne3704]

Do you reckon its alright to just hang it up on the clothes line to dry it?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

I wouldn’t mate. Very heavy for a washing line to take a swag canvas swag. I’ve just always done it as shown in the video. Hope that helps mate and thanks for your reply. Cheers Tim

[@Benjji]

Cheers Tim! Just had to buy a new Dune XL swag as my old one got stolen :( Used the hose on it last time, think i’m going to go your route this time! Thanks :)

[@timbates4wdadventures]

That’s no good someone pinching your swag. Who does that. Hope this method works for you on the new swag. Cheers Tim.

[@stephengay4577]

How do you rate the Burke and wills swags?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate, I have 3 B&W swags. They are over 15 yrs old and have been top notch. You can’t compare my age swags to today’s. But, from what I see on social media about the B&W swags, reviews aren’t great now they are made OS. Mine were Australian made. Do your research before you buy. Hope that helps mate. Cheers Tim

[@markmcintosh329]

G'day tim. How often do you season your swags? I do it at least every 2 years.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Mark, I have only ever seasoned my swags the once. It wouldn't hurt to soak them every couple of years i reckon. Cheers Tim.

[@Peter-jm7zt]

Hi Tim, can this be done on a swag that has been used a couple times before but never seasoned? Thanks for another great video.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Yeah Peter, no worries at all. If anything, it will help it out for sure. I'd be keen to hear how you go mate. Thanks for your reply mate. Cheers Tim.

[@ozziewranglers1399]

love the akurba riverena

[@timbates4wdadventures]

They are good Cheers Tim

[@gravyboatcookingandcamping9930]

Good video mate. Bloody hard in lockdown but keep them coming. 👍👍

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. Let's hope we can all go back out very soon. Thanks for your feedback mate. Cheers Tim.

[@PittwaterMowingAustralia]

Great vid mate Im doing mine now Thanks for the tips

[@timbates4wdadventures]

No worries mate. I hope it works for your swag as well. Thanks for your feedback mate. Cheers Tim

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Cool mate. Glad the video helped you out. Thanks for your reply. Cheers Tim

[@timbates4wdadventures]

No worries mate. I hope it works out for your swag. Cheers Tim

[@johnjolley3184]

Thank You, your method works.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

No worries mate. Im glad to hear it worked for you and your swag. Thanks for the feedback. Cheers Tim

[@brett5287]

Thanks for the video, Tim. Just bought a 23Zero swag which has seam tape inside. Any idea if soaking a swag with seam tape may soften and cause the seam tape to come off? Was just gonna do the hose method til I saw this vid but I reckon yours works better if it won’t ruin that tape.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate. Mmm, not sure about the seem tape. Might need to season with the backyard hose. Not sure how a drenching could effect the seem tape. Thanks mate for your reply. Cheers Tim

[@brett5287]

@@timbates4wdadventures will stick with the hose then! Thanks for the feedback.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@brett5287 no worries mate.

[@drivingparadox]

Never seen it done that way but makes perfect sense. Thanks Tim.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Peter, I have found it works really well. Thanks mate for your reply and feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@brucefleming1743]

Thanks Tim I had only hosed mine down, I’ll be doing it your way as soon as we get a nice day, cheers mate

[@timbates4wdadventures]

No worries Bruce, I'll be keen to know how you go mate. Thanks heaps mate for your reply, Cheers Tim.

[@jasonvan8944]

Hey mate do you need to fry the swag outside in the sun or do you recon you could fry it inside the house with the heater on as the weather is not the best here at the moment with no sun . Should I just wait till summer time and do it then

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Jason. I’ve never tried drying my swag from inside under the heater. I like using the direct sun to dry the swag during seasoning. It drys quicker and the canvas shrinks better around the stitching. See how you go mate. Thanks for your feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@jasonvan8944]

Thanks for the reply mate I might just wait till the summer months and give it ago then 👍🏻

[@scottrubie6826]

I've got a new moleskin swag and when I bought it they didn't mention seasoning it like I did with my old oztrail. I bought the new one as its smaller for my motorcycle than the bigger oztrail one.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Scott, How is that swag mate? I've not heard of a swag being made from moleskin. I can see where it would be handy for transporting on the back of a motor bike. Thanks mate for your reply. Cheers Tim

[@scottrubie6826]

Australian coat company they make in two different types they are based in Brisbane. I got it as I can put on a Helinox cot and be up off the ground. Self inflating mattress and cot should be comfortable. Havent used new swag as yet. Looking forward in next few weeks.

[@poeyd9624]

How do you wash a swag tim ? Do you ever need to ?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, I don't wash the swag it self. I just leave it as it is mate. Cheers Tim.

[@longy6612]

ive got my new swag sitting in a esky 🤙

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thats the go mate. See how it goes. Cheers Tim.

[@murphy7335]

Hey Tim, do you repeat the process at all? As in soak it overnight, dry it out, then soak it again? Or just the once? Seems like people who use the garden hose method do it 2-3 times. Cheers!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Murphy, No, I only soak and dry it the once. I just find the garden hose doesn’t do a good enough job at really getting into the stitching. So you might need to repeat the process if using the garden hose. The bath soaking works a treat. Hope that helps mate. Cheers Tim.

[@murphy7335]

@@timbates4wdadventures Perfect sounds like a no brainer to me! Will give it a go this weekend hopefully. Thanks heaps for the tips and the reply!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@murphy7335 no worries at all mate.

[@jarrod1687]

Nice one mate, never even knew you were suppose to do this

[@timbates4wdadventures]

No worries mate. Try it out and see how you go. Thanks for your reply mate. Cheers Tim.

[@off-tracktravelling8370]

This is how I’ve always done all of mine

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Top stuff mate. It sure works well. Cheers Tim.

[@herbmarsh8519]

Mate thanks for the great tip.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Herb, No worries mate. I find a good soaking in the bath works well for a new swag. Thanks mate for your feedback. Cheers Tim

[@dylanmoncrieff8180]

Great video Tim I used the bath tub method

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Wicked mate. Thats great it has worked for you as well. Cheers Tim.

[@jamesorton1228]

That looks great mate. I’m curious though how big the bath tub was that you soaked your 12x12 canvas tent in during the scouting days 🤣🤣. Great stuff mate. Always enjoy your videos. Cheers

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Hahah :-) We used big tubs for the old tents, but the method of soaking the canvas is still the same. Lol Thanks mate for your reply and feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@jamesorton1228]

Tim Bates 4wd Adventures Gday Tim. Mate I’ve got some 4x4 questions for you. Do you have an email address I can write to you on?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

James Orton Yeah mate. [e-mail]

[@fruscianteist]

nice one champ

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. Cheers Tim

[@mc4nathan336]

What the name of that swag ?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Mine are a couple of old Burke and Wills mate. Cheers Tim.

[@RoyTheKing241]

I just tried to season a kings swag with a garden hose. Gave it about 5 seasons 10 minutes a piece and it still leaks like a sieve. I’m going to try this method and see how it goes before I give up and send it back.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Paul, Thats no good mate. I hope after you soak it like shown in this video, it will help to water proof your new swag. Cheers Tim.

[@fullmoviesmate6100]

Mate, how did the kings swag fair up? I'm looking at the big daddy deluxe but I'm not to sure on the quality. Any feedback will be much appreciated mate

[@RoyTheKing241]

@@fullmoviesmate6100 I have an original big daddy. It's excellent. Fully tape sealed on the seams. It seasoned well. Can't comment on the current ones, but if there's any issues kings will replace it or give you your money back if you're not happy. The best thing I've found with them is their customer support. It all depends what you're after though. They do bow in unlike most other more expensive ones.

[@TimsBitsnPieces]

I'm new to swags, as i've never had one and Aldi is selling them this weekend and I'm thining of buying one. Is this applicable to all swags and do you wet the inside also ??

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Tim, Swag camping is a great way to get out camp in the bush. All canvas swags need to be seasoned to seal the stitching holes. So, if you are buying a new swag this weekend mate, i would be seasoning it for sure. Good luck mate with your new swag. Thanks for your reply mate. Cheers Tim.

[@TimsBitsnPieces]

@@timbates4wdadventures Thanks Tim, I'm in Melb so I won't be using it anytime soon but I have been looking and thinking of getting one seeing that everyone is going away from tents, of which I have several and one of the old 12ftx12ft canvas tents with the wooden poles and ropes we used to use when I was younger down at Torquay and Ocean Grove as kids.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@TimsBitsnPieces Far out mate. The 12x12 tent you have is the same we had in scouts that i mention at the beginning of this video. 12 wooden poles and guy ropes of each pole and a long wooden centre pole. Depends what you budget is mate, but a few swag options around to check out.

[@bjbuckley6108]

I just use salt and pepper

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Hahaha :-) Does your swag taste good Lol Cheers Tim.

[@chriscoyne4827]

The old bath tub trick never fails mate I use to that worked every time now I'm just lazy and put the sprinkler on lol

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Good to know Chris that the same method has worked for you as well. Thanks mate for your reply. Cheers Tim.

[@chriscoyne4827]

@@timbates4wdadventures sure has now I've only got a small tub and I can't fit the king's daddy Dulux in there.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@chriscoyne4827 Thats cool mate. It's just great hearing from someone else that has used the same method, and it has worked.

[@charlesdalziel1489]

Great vid. Just curious if it actually has to be in the sun in particular, as its rather hard during winter. Im assuming setting it up inside with a heater on would have the same affect?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Charles, Yeah it’s a little harder at this time of year to get some decent drying sunshine. The direct sun dries it fairly quickly, in turn doing the job it needs to do on the canvas. Couldn’t see why it wouldn’t do the same job inside with the heater on mate. Hope that helps mate. Thanks for your reply. Cheers Tim.

[@charlesdalziel1489]

@@timbates4wdadventures Thanks for that mate, keen to see how it turns out 👍

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@charlesdalziel1489 cool mate.

[@joseexpeditocolaresfilho9908]

País : BRASIL 🇧🇷 Estado : Ceará Cidade : Fortaleza Boa tarde! Se eu fosse vc teria usado uma máquina de pressão (tipo Karcher ) para lavar a barraca . 👍👍👍

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, I've not used a pressure washer for this application. You could use a pressure washer i guess. You have to be careful of the power of the spray coming out. Thanks heaps mate for your reply from Brazil. Cheers Tim.

[@joseexpeditocolaresfilho9908]

@@timbates4wdadventures obrigado pela sua resposta! 👏👏👏👏👏❤️

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@joseexpeditocolaresfilho9908 No worries at all, and thank you for your replies coming all the way from Brazil. I do appreciate it. Cheers Tim.

[@mittysmalls]

Mate I wish I saw this when I was living in an apartment in Sydney and I used a watering can on the balcony to season it up HAHA Perspective is everything 👌 Cheers mate

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Mitch. Haha lol. Hope your method worked ok for you. Thanks mate for your feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@mittysmalls]

Mate if there’s one thing it taught it’s that if it looks stupid and works, it ain’t stupid haha 👍🏼

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@mittysmalls haha lol That’s it mate. As long as it does the job.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Mitch. Haha I hope the watering can did the job mate. Thanks for your feedback. Cheers Tim

[@explorethebush]

Thanks to this video I've seasoned my new Southern Cross Canvas swag using this method last month and my son's Southern Cross Canvas swag I gave him for Christmas got done last night. Great idea thanks Tim

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate. Great quality swags you have for for yourself and your son. Thanks for your feedback mate. Cheers Tim.

[@explorethebush]

@@timbates4wdadventures thanks mate, something satisfying about giving your son something that will last twenty years or more. Added bonus it's made in Aus with Aus canvas, can't get better than that!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@explorethebush yeah mate. They are top notch. Made in Bayswater. Great Christmas present mate.

[@kristineharrower7813]

We don’t have a bath and did the hose for 3 days lol however our swag has never leaked

[@timbates4wdadventures]

No worries Kristine, sounds like you have given yours a real good soaking over the 3 days. Thanks for your reply. Cheers Tim.

[@kristineharrower7813]

Tim Bates 4wd Adventures best sleep ever in our swag 🏕

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Kristine Harrower yeah I couldn’t agree more. They are amazing.

[@BugPatrick]

Hey mate just did the bath method and it’s currently drying up outside. With this way of seasoning do I need to bath soak multiple times or would the once overnight do the job. Cheers

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate. Top stuff. I’ve only ever done it once with my swags. Today is a top day for it. Warm day with plenty of warm sun. Thanks for your reply mate. Cheers Tim.

[@mountainconstructions]

Great Vid Tim

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Good on ya mate. Thanks heaps for your feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@explorethebush]

Does that soak out some of the waterproof treatment?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

I’ve never found that mate. I’ve seasoned all of my swags this way. Cheers Tim.

[@explorethebush]

@@timbates4wdadventures cool thanks for the tips, in the past I've used a hose and dry method over four attempts but found leaking through the stitches and binding. I think your method is best

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@explorethebush Sure worth a go mate. Quite a few people have replied saying the method I've shown is the go.

[@brittanybirch5821]

Hey Mate, if seasoning this way, how many times does it get done in the tub? Just the once?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Brittany, Just the once should do the job. Thanks for your reply. Cheers Tim.

[@nnoddy8161]

What do you recommend for re-proofing the canvas?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate, If the canvas itself is leaking and not through the stitching. Maybe one of the sprays that you can spray on the canvas. That might help mate. Cheers Tim.

[@nikorwhittle3188]

I know you soaked it o/n, but how many hours min is that? ,

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Theres no min mate. Just over night. Cheers Tim

[@tapper1971]

In England we just spray water repellent on, the stitching just done!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

No worries mate. That sure can work as well. Cheers Tim.

[@PissTakeProduction]

I didnt season my swag and it turned into a pegged down canoe. 100% take a bath first. Good tip.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Haha Pegged down canoe, that’s gold mate lol Pays to season the swag before using it. Great reply mate. Lol Cheers Tim

[@PissTakeProduction]

@@timbates4wdadventures Yer its on video I had to vacate the snowy mountains at 3am. Thought I pissed myself at first.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@PissTakeProduction Doesn't sound like a good night's sleep mate. But, at least you can see the humours side of your experience. Hope it doesn't happen again for you. Cheers Tim