I trust this guy because he wears a big hat even when he is inside. Man knows his swags.
@timbates4wdadventures2 жыл бұрын
Hat on inside , outside. It’s all the same. Lol. Cheers Tim
@chuckberry76924 жыл бұрын
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!
@timbates4wdadventures4 жыл бұрын
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.
@chuckberry76924 жыл бұрын
On ya legend🇦🇺👍🍻🔥🤘
@timbates4wdadventures4 жыл бұрын
@@chuckberry7692 Cheers mate.
@frankiefreedom583 жыл бұрын
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 🇺🇸
@timbates4wdadventures3 жыл бұрын
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.
@pigdogproductions2 жыл бұрын
Americans use swags?
@AWretchedMan8 ай бұрын
@@pigdogproductionssome do now
@RichoG852 ай бұрын
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.
@timbates4wdadventures2 ай бұрын
@@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
@paulm50584 жыл бұрын
I’ve used that way myself Tim, but I used the our wheelie bin it worked a treat, keep up the good work bud
@timbates4wdadventures4 жыл бұрын
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.
@maxgermasi33024 жыл бұрын
Tim you make the best fair dinkum camping videos on KZbin. Thanks
@timbates4wdadventures4 жыл бұрын
G'day Max, Thats wicked mate, thanks a lot for your reply and feedback. Im glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks mate. Cheers Tim.
@sereniticat22 жыл бұрын
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.
@timbates4wdadventures2 жыл бұрын
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
@TheCruisr2 жыл бұрын
Hi Tim Would you use this method for a swag that has the pvc bucket base, or just full canvas swags?
@timbates4wdadventures2 жыл бұрын
@@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
@TheCruisr2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the reply Tim
@timbates4wdadventures2 жыл бұрын
@@TheCruisr no worries at all. Cheers Tim.
@felixknight19034 жыл бұрын
good to hear from a fella who seems to have a head on his shoulders i recon, cheers for sharing mate!
@timbates4wdadventures4 жыл бұрын
G'day Felix, Thanks mate for your reply and feedback. I greatly appreciate it. Cheers Tim.
@JamesJeanneret3 жыл бұрын
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.
@timbates4wdadventures3 жыл бұрын
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.
@crankyticket6061 Жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks. The stitching holes in my new swag have 'disappeared'. Legend!
@timbates4wdadventures Жыл бұрын
Gday mate Thanks heaps for your feedback. I’m glad you found the video helpful. Cheers Tim
@majestic-ui7qe3 жыл бұрын
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 👍
@timbates4wdadventures3 жыл бұрын
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.
@annetteclarke63723 жыл бұрын
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 👍
@timbates4wdadventures3 жыл бұрын
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.
@RoMiTouring4 жыл бұрын
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!
@timbates4wdadventures4 жыл бұрын
Top stuff mate. Good timing alright by the sounds if you have just picked a brand newy. Lol Cheers Tim.
@georgedaniels36833 жыл бұрын
Very informative Tim. I’m getting my first swag shortly so looking forward to following your steps to season it.
@timbates4wdadventures3 жыл бұрын
G'day George, Sounds good mate. I'd be keen to hear how your new swag goes. Cheers Tim
@4WheelingInNSW4 жыл бұрын
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 😆
@timbates4wdadventures4 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate. Appreciate your feedback. Cheers Tim.
@lozza_mate84162 жыл бұрын
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
@timbates4wdadventures2 жыл бұрын
No worries. Soaking in the bath is the best way i have found that works. Cheers Tim
@Paul-45-703 жыл бұрын
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.
@timbates4wdadventures3 жыл бұрын
G'day Paul, Thanks mate, seasoning a swag in the bath works really well. I appreciate your feedback mate. Thanks for that. Cheers Tim
@waynedoeblin68014 жыл бұрын
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👍🙂
@timbates4wdadventures4 жыл бұрын
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.
@craigwillis33724 жыл бұрын
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 !!
@timbates4wdadventures4 жыл бұрын
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.
@hill8illybrenno4 жыл бұрын
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!👍👌
@timbates4wdadventures4 жыл бұрын
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.
@AdventuringPals4 жыл бұрын
That’s a good one mate. Haven’t seen it done like that before but it makes total sense.
@timbates4wdadventures4 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate. I find it works a treat. Thanks a lot for your reply and feedback. Cheers Tim.
@explorethebush3 жыл бұрын
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
@timbates4wdadventures3 жыл бұрын
Gday mate. Great quality swags you have for for yourself and your son. Thanks for your feedback mate. Cheers Tim.
@explorethebush3 жыл бұрын
@@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!
@timbates4wdadventures3 жыл бұрын
@@explorethebush yeah mate. They are top notch. Made in Bayswater. Great Christmas present mate.
@mittysmalls2 жыл бұрын
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
@timbates4wdadventures2 жыл бұрын
Gday Mitch. Haha lol. Hope your method worked ok for you. Thanks mate for your feedback. Cheers Tim.
@mittysmalls2 жыл бұрын
Mate if there’s one thing it taught it’s that if it looks stupid and works, it ain’t stupid haha 👍🏼
@timbates4wdadventures2 жыл бұрын
@@mittysmalls haha lol That’s it mate. As long as it does the job.
@timbates4wdadventures2 жыл бұрын
Gday Mitch. Haha I hope the watering can did the job mate. Thanks for your feedback. Cheers Tim
@davidwheat844 жыл бұрын
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
@timbates4wdadventures4 жыл бұрын
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.
@lochymcneill49213 жыл бұрын
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
@timbates4wdadventures3 жыл бұрын
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.
@lochymcneill49213 жыл бұрын
@@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
@timbates4wdadventures3 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@James_James014 жыл бұрын
3 swags batesy? Thats luxury mate!! Hahah Good thing is the VHC regularly soaks mine for a free seasoning every winter hahah
@timbates4wdadventures4 жыл бұрын
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.
@aussiecue4 жыл бұрын
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.
@timbates4wdadventures4 жыл бұрын
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.
@3doubles2 жыл бұрын
Great video mate! I will try seasoning it in the top loader i got over here. fingers crossed!
@timbates4wdadventures2 жыл бұрын
Cool mate. I hope it works. Cheers Tim
@ianhirons77624 жыл бұрын
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.
@timbates4wdadventures4 жыл бұрын
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.
@drivingparadox4 жыл бұрын
Never seen it done that way but makes perfect sense. Thanks Tim.
@timbates4wdadventures4 жыл бұрын
G'day Peter, I have found it works really well. Thanks mate for your reply and feedback. Cheers Tim.
@jarrod16874 жыл бұрын
Nice one mate, never even knew you were suppose to do this
@timbates4wdadventures4 жыл бұрын
No worries mate. Try it out and see how you go. Thanks for your reply mate. Cheers Tim.
@brucefleming17434 жыл бұрын
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
@timbates4wdadventures4 жыл бұрын
No worries Bruce, I'll be keen to know how you go mate. Thanks heaps mate for your reply, Cheers Tim.
@Benjji3 жыл бұрын
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 :)
@timbates4wdadventures3 жыл бұрын
That’s no good someone pinching your swag. Who does that. Hope this method works for you on the new swag. Cheers Tim.
@trublsum012 жыл бұрын
Great vid. Don't forget the bag. Nothin worse than getting to camp with a soggy swag coz you forgot to season the bag
@timbates4wdadventures2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely mate. Thanks for your extra tips. Appreciate your feedback mate. Cheers Tim
@dylanmoncrieff81804 жыл бұрын
Great video Tim I used the bath tub method
@timbates4wdadventures4 жыл бұрын
Wicked mate. Thats great it has worked for you as well. Cheers Tim.
@MudducksTouringAustralia4 жыл бұрын
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
@timbates4wdadventures4 жыл бұрын
You must have got lucky with that rainy day mate. Cheers Tim.
@herbmarsh85193 жыл бұрын
Mate thanks for the great tip.
@timbates4wdadventures3 жыл бұрын
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
@juicefreak19692 ай бұрын
Tossed my brand new swag in the pool for 5 mins… bit of a job getting it out but seasoned perfectly..
@timbates4wdadventures2 ай бұрын
That’s different using the pool. Sounds like it’s worked well. Cheers Tim
@ozziewranglers1399 Жыл бұрын
love the akurba riverena
@timbates4wdadventures Жыл бұрын
They are good Cheers Tim
@johnjolley31842 жыл бұрын
Thank You, your method works.
@timbates4wdadventures2 жыл бұрын
No worries mate. Im glad to hear it worked for you and your swag. Thanks for the feedback. Cheers Tim
@terrygreen762 ай бұрын
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 🤞👍
@stevecrowe176 Жыл бұрын
I used the large cleaned recycling otto bin, they're usually very clean already. Its outside so no water in the house.
@timbates4wdadventures Жыл бұрын
Great idea. That would work well. Cheers Tim
@TwanTadic3 жыл бұрын
Ta matey, I'll give it a go on my kings swag
@timbates4wdadventures3 жыл бұрын
Cool mate. See how you go. Cheers Tim.
@kevinho95445 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video sir! May I know what is the brand of this swag? Thanks.
@timbates4wdadventures5 ай бұрын
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
@gravyboatcookingandcamping99304 жыл бұрын
Good video mate. Bloody hard in lockdown but keep them coming. 👍👍
@timbates4wdadventures4 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate. Let's hope we can all go back out very soon. Thanks for your feedback mate. Cheers Tim.
@chriscoyne48274 жыл бұрын
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
@timbates4wdadventures4 жыл бұрын
Good to know Chris that the same method has worked for you as well. Thanks mate for your reply. Cheers Tim.
@chriscoyne48274 жыл бұрын
@@timbates4wdadventures sure has now I've only got a small tub and I can't fit the king's daddy Dulux in there.
@timbates4wdadventures4 жыл бұрын
@@chriscoyne4827 Thats cool mate. It's just great hearing from someone else that has used the same method, and it has worked.
@PittwaterMowingAustralia3 жыл бұрын
Great vid mate Im doing mine now Thanks for the tips
@timbates4wdadventures3 жыл бұрын
No worries mate. I hope it works for your swag as well. Thanks for your feedback mate. Cheers Tim
@timbates4wdadventures3 жыл бұрын
Cool mate. Glad the video helped you out. Thanks for your reply. Cheers Tim
@timbates4wdadventures3 жыл бұрын
No worries mate. I hope it works out for your swag. Cheers Tim
@DieselDave4 жыл бұрын
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
@timbates4wdadventures4 жыл бұрын
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.
@DAVID99013 ай бұрын
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
@alt72889 ай бұрын
Great video, what brand are your swags?
@timbates4wdadventures9 ай бұрын
Thanks mate. Mine are Burke and Wills. Not sure the same swags are as good quality as mine are. Cheers Tim
@robertdidonato73634 жыл бұрын
Excellent explanation Mr Bates, but can I ask the brand and model of hat your wearing? Akubra Territory maybe?
@timbates4wdadventures4 жыл бұрын
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.
@mountainconstructions4 жыл бұрын
Great Vid Tim
@timbates4wdadventures4 жыл бұрын
Good on ya mate. Thanks heaps for your feedback. Cheers Tim.
@fruscianteist2 жыл бұрын
nice one champ
@timbates4wdadventures2 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate. Cheers Tim
@stanleyj.mitchell48514 жыл бұрын
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.
@timbates4wdadventures4 жыл бұрын
Stanley J. Mitchell Good result mate. Cheers Tim.
@darrensmith46616 ай бұрын
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?
@timbates4wdadventures6 ай бұрын
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
@darrensmith46615 ай бұрын
@@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
@timbates4wdadventures5 ай бұрын
@@darrensmith4661 yeah mate, you done want a wet swag while out camping. Hope you get it sorted out.
@jamiesullivan89004 жыл бұрын
Hey Tim. Great vid mate. Is it beneficial to re season an old swag to help keep it in top condition?
@timbates4wdadventures4 жыл бұрын
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.
@RoyTheKing2413 жыл бұрын
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.
@timbates4wdadventures3 жыл бұрын
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.
@fullmoviesmate61002 жыл бұрын
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
@RoyTheKing2412 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@franny52955 ай бұрын
How, exactly, did you manage this with a giant canvas tent???
@timbates4wdadventures5 ай бұрын
The giant tent wasn’t done in the house. Cheers Tim
@mikeykeyes3 жыл бұрын
so many grizzly things have happened in baths this is one of the lighter things finally! 😂
@timbates4wdadventures3 жыл бұрын
Kind of mate. Cheers Tim.
@jamesorton12284 жыл бұрын
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
@timbates4wdadventures4 жыл бұрын
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.
@jamesorton12284 жыл бұрын
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?
@timbates4wdadventures4 жыл бұрын
James Orton Yeah mate. info@timbates4wdadventures.com
@cozalenko7-3419 ай бұрын
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.
@timbates4wdadventures8 ай бұрын
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.
@-sandman4605 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
That’s the go mate. Great idea how you seasoned your swag. Thanks for that mate. Cheers Tim
@scottrubie68264 жыл бұрын
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.
@timbates4wdadventures4 жыл бұрын
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
@scottrubie68264 жыл бұрын
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.
@brett5287 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
@@timbates4wdadventures will stick with the hose then! Thanks for the feedback.
@timbates4wdadventures Жыл бұрын
@@brett5287 no worries mate.
@Peter-jm7zt4 жыл бұрын
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.
@timbates4wdadventures4 жыл бұрын
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.
@Kelle0017 ай бұрын
How often do you need to repeat this process? About to get my new swag shortly.
@timbates4wdadventures7 ай бұрын
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
@charlesdalziel14893 жыл бұрын
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?
@timbates4wdadventures3 жыл бұрын
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.
@charlesdalziel14893 жыл бұрын
@@timbates4wdadventures Thanks for that mate, keen to see how it turns out 👍
@timbates4wdadventures3 жыл бұрын
@@charlesdalziel1489 cool mate.
@alexkylie51982 жыл бұрын
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)
@timbates4wdadventures2 жыл бұрын
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.
@spencermorrow2899 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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
@MynameisGeoff824 жыл бұрын
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!
@timbates4wdadventures4 жыл бұрын
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
@codiepullen75252 жыл бұрын
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?
@timbates4wdadventures2 жыл бұрын
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
@murphy73352 жыл бұрын
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!
@timbates4wdadventures2 жыл бұрын
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.
@murphy73352 жыл бұрын
@@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!
@timbates4wdadventures2 жыл бұрын
@@murphy7335 no worries at all mate.
@markmcintosh3294 жыл бұрын
G'day tim. How often do you season your swags? I do it at least every 2 years.
@timbates4wdadventures4 жыл бұрын
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.
@Bushy61 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Hi Tim thanks it's Mark i will let you know how i get on when i get the swag@@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures Жыл бұрын
@@Bushy61 cool mate.
@Bushy6111 ай бұрын
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
@timbates4wdadventures11 ай бұрын
@@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
@brucemackinnon670710 ай бұрын
Just the shot for rain at dingo piss creek.
@off-tracktravelling83704 жыл бұрын
This is how I’ve always done all of mine
@timbates4wdadventures4 жыл бұрын
Top stuff mate. It sure works well. Cheers Tim.
@longy66123 жыл бұрын
ive got my new swag sitting in a esky 🤙
@timbates4wdadventures3 жыл бұрын
Thats the go mate. See how it goes. Cheers Tim.
@jasonvan89442 жыл бұрын
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
@timbates4wdadventures2 жыл бұрын
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.
@jasonvan89442 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the reply mate I might just wait till the summer months and give it ago then 👍🏻
@sanne37043 жыл бұрын
Do you reckon its alright to just hang it up on the clothes line to dry it?
@timbates4wdadventures3 жыл бұрын
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
@tapper19714 жыл бұрын
In England we just spray water repellent on, the stitching just done!
@timbates4wdadventures4 жыл бұрын
No worries mate. That sure can work as well. Cheers Tim.
@poeyd96244 жыл бұрын
How do you wash a swag tim ? Do you ever need to ?
@timbates4wdadventures4 жыл бұрын
G'day mate, I don't wash the swag it self. I just leave it as it is mate. Cheers Tim.
@stephengay45773 жыл бұрын
How do you rate the Burke and wills swags?
@timbates4wdadventures3 жыл бұрын
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
@BugPatrick3 жыл бұрын
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
@timbates4wdadventures3 жыл бұрын
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.
@explorethebush4 жыл бұрын
Does that soak out some of the waterproof treatment?
@timbates4wdadventures4 жыл бұрын
I’ve never found that mate. I’ve seasoned all of my swags this way. Cheers Tim.
@explorethebush4 жыл бұрын
@@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
@timbates4wdadventures4 жыл бұрын
@@explorethebush Sure worth a go mate. Quite a few people have replied saying the method I've shown is the go.
@Itsgkai1 Жыл бұрын
What brand is your swag bloke?
@timbates4wdadventures Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Ahhh dam love too get a hold of one hahaha
@TimsBitsnPieces4 жыл бұрын
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 ??
@timbates4wdadventures4 жыл бұрын
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.
@TimsBitsnPieces4 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@timbates4wdadventures4 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@Kabinretiree2 жыл бұрын
What hat is that you’re wearing?
@grantwlewis Жыл бұрын
Will this work with a new DUNE KINGSIZE SWAG
@timbates4wdadventures Жыл бұрын
Gday Grant, Do see why it wouldn’t mate. Let me know how you go. Cheers Tim
@grantwlewis Жыл бұрын
@@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 Жыл бұрын
@@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 Жыл бұрын
@@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 Жыл бұрын
@@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.
@brittanybirch58213 жыл бұрын
Hey Mate, if seasoning this way, how many times does it get done in the tub? Just the once?
@timbates4wdadventures3 жыл бұрын
Gday Brittany, Just the once should do the job. Thanks for your reply. Cheers Tim.
@nnoddy81614 жыл бұрын
What do you recommend for re-proofing the canvas?
@timbates4wdadventures4 жыл бұрын
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.
@kristineharrower78134 жыл бұрын
We don’t have a bath and did the hose for 3 days lol however our swag has never leaked
@timbates4wdadventures4 жыл бұрын
No worries Kristine, sounds like you have given yours a real good soaking over the 3 days. Thanks for your reply. Cheers Tim.
@kristineharrower78134 жыл бұрын
Tim Bates 4wd Adventures best sleep ever in our swag 🏕
@timbates4wdadventures4 жыл бұрын
Kristine Harrower yeah I couldn’t agree more. They are amazing.
@joseexpeditocolaresfilho99084 жыл бұрын
País : BRASIL 🇧🇷 Estado : Ceará Cidade : Fortaleza Boa tarde! Se eu fosse vc teria usado uma máquina de pressão (tipo Karcher ) para lavar a barraca . 👍👍👍
@timbates4wdadventures4 жыл бұрын
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.
@joseexpeditocolaresfilho99084 жыл бұрын
@@timbates4wdadventures obrigado pela sua resposta! 👏👏👏👏👏❤️
@timbates4wdadventures4 жыл бұрын
@@joseexpeditocolaresfilho9908 No worries at all, and thank you for your replies coming all the way from Brazil. I do appreciate it. Cheers Tim.
@mc4nathan3364 жыл бұрын
What the name of that swag ?
@timbates4wdadventures4 жыл бұрын
Mine are a couple of old Burke and Wills mate. Cheers Tim.
@nikorwhittle31883 жыл бұрын
I know you soaked it o/n, but how many hours min is that? ,
@timbates4wdadventures3 жыл бұрын
Theres no min mate. Just over night. Cheers Tim
@harrishunter99234 жыл бұрын
I just use salt and pepper
@timbates4wdadventures4 жыл бұрын
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.
@rickyelvis3215 Жыл бұрын
why is this process not done by the manufacturers.. they can make a tent but they cannot pre wash the tent.. wtf?
@timbates4wdadventures Жыл бұрын
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
@christianmarth99895 ай бұрын
Would also add some additional costs to the product as it’s a time consuming process.
@LukeChapmangoogleplussucks2 жыл бұрын
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?
@timbates4wdadventures2 жыл бұрын
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
@LukeChapmangoogleplussucks2 жыл бұрын
@@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
@timbates4wdadventures2 жыл бұрын
@@LukeChapmangoogleplussucks no worries mate. See how you go.
@PissTakeProduction Жыл бұрын
I didnt season my swag and it turned into a pegged down canoe. 100% take a bath first. Good tip.
@timbates4wdadventures Жыл бұрын
Haha Pegged down canoe, that’s gold mate lol Pays to season the swag before using it. Great reply mate. Lol Cheers Tim
@PissTakeProduction Жыл бұрын
@@timbates4wdadventures Yer its on video I had to vacate the snowy mountains at 3am. Thought I pissed myself at first.
@timbates4wdadventures Жыл бұрын
@@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
@bjbuckley61084 жыл бұрын
I just use salt and pepper
@timbates4wdadventures4 жыл бұрын
Hahaha :-) Does your swag taste good Lol Cheers Tim.