WHY I CHOOSE A SWAG OVER A ROOFTOP TENT - RAINGER RT1 TOURING SWAG REVIEW

[@oldbloke204]

Interesting the different ways to go about camping and the compromises. I like being able to stand up to get dressed etc and have a bit of room so it's a tent for me. I always wonder about the rooftop tents stuck up on top of a jacked up 4wd and having to get in and out of it during the night after a session on the booze. Pretty sure I would break my neck the first night and they must be hell on the off road handling with all that weight up the top. I saw the same vehicle as mine a while back with a rooftop tent and an awning bolted to it and I'd already done the sums on weights etc with mine. No way that thing was close to being within spec. for the roof of the vehicle or the roof rack. If I had the money, and went out more often, I would be setting up a Pod trailer with all the gear and maybe a lower roof top tent. Each to their own.

[@WACampingAdventures]

Damn im gonna pin this comment absolutely spot on…and love the trailer idea, because the weight ontop has always been a concern for me…

[@oldbloke204]

@@WACampingAdventures Cheers mate. I have been drooling over the Trailmaster Pod trailers as I think that set up right they would be awesome and cover a lot of bases. AFAIK you can spec. them with the same wheels/tyres as your tow vehicle which means an extra spare as well. They're very light and you could move some of the weight from the tow vehicle to the trailer as well. They can also be specced with 12v systems, water tanks etc etc. Not cheap but I think that they would be a good thing if used well.

[@Hipporider]

Regarding roof top tents, you're right about the falls risk I think . Easy to do serious damage, especially when you're over 50. Add to that, you're in the middle of nowhere with bugger all access to ambulance 🇦🇺

[@oldbloke204]

@@Hipporider Yep it can all go wrong pretty quickly out in the sticks. Carrying the gear to get help such as PLBs or Satphones is a necessity imo.

[@michaelhermans4753]

All that flapping canvas in the wind zone , WA = windy always

[@grahamrobertson8254]

Very interesting, thanks for this. Coming from South Africa, we know nothing about swags, so I’m trying to research as much as possible about these weird things before buying 😊

[@WACampingAdventures]

Graham so interesting mate as usually south africa would bring out these types of canvas products hey? Mind you, lions… hahahahaha

[@Hipporider]

I guess you might be wanting to know there's no large predators in the area, eh, when you sleep in a tent in South Africa. I guess it's the two legged dangerous types you most likely have to worry about over there. 🇦🇺

[@michaelhermans4753]

Crocs can get into swags and do a bit of damage😂

[@Westwayescapes]

bit the bullet and got one, really impressed with the quality at first glance, yet to do an overnighter in it to test it out. that mattress on the floor was nicer then my old swag on a stretcher .

[@EverestOffroad.]

I tell you what Pete, I've never been the biggest fan of these style swags, I use a stretcher tent. But this one this one has peaked my curiosity for sure 👏.

[@WACampingAdventures]

Matty stretcher tents are awesome i had one years back!!!

[@stevesmith3556]

I have the same problem with the hips, Pete. Those who don't know can't tell you how painful it is. I've woken up limping half the day. 😒 I've resorted to chucking a self inflating mattress on top of the foam. It works. I've done camping in a tent, a pop-up trailer, and a rooftop tent. They all have one disadvatage... you have to set them up😂😅😂. Cheers Pete🎉

[@WACampingAdventures]

Steve well said and why no self setup swags yet hahaha

[@JenBolst]

I love my swag but this one sounds really cool, jealous 😄

[@WACampingAdventures]

What swag do you have jen!?

[@BurrupAndAway]

Great video Pete. Love the audio quality with the mic on too mate! It only took me getting bogged on a 30 degree angle for 2 days once to decide that I never want a rooftop tent! Sleeping in a swag on a level surface next to my ute that was leaning over made it a very obvious decision! 😂 onya mate, ripper production as always!

[@michaelhermans4753]

That’s when you got stuck in that seaweed If you have a rooftop tent you need a small pop up in case that happens

[@BurrupAndAway]

@michaelhermans4753 that's the one mate, maybe stowing one of those small pop up tents in the roof top for emergencies is probably a good idea 💡

[@WACampingAdventures]

Thanks brother hope we can catch up in aug in karratha?

[@BurrupAndAway]

@WACampingAdventures That would be awesome mate, I'm all over that! I'll grab your number off Cam when I catch him in the coming weeks and keep in touch with ya 🙂

[@OOHYEH]

Good review Pete I’m a sucker for swags have 3 now for all different types of trips

[@WACampingAdventures]

Hahahaha i love that and so do i! Its like shoes, need one for different occasions haha

[@maiabrittany]

Awesome. What size stretcher would you recommend for the RT1?

[@WACampingAdventures]

@@maiabrittany gday brittany! I have the oztent r1-s1 and cannot speak highly enough of it! Fits perfectly!

[@BADQ]

Awesome bro I'm going to go two swags now for me and the mrs, on stretcher beds, looks perfect, 100mm thick mattress too damn! You've sold that setup for me now, cheers for that 🤙

[@tripityourself]

Hi Pete, I've just found your channel. Love it. Just subscribed :) Can;t wait for more

[@WACampingAdventures]

Oh im bloody honoured thank you so much!

[@seanchristie7150]

Fantastic review as usual you are as honest as the day is long. We have an Aldi easy up tent which we free camped from Hervey Bay to Uluru n return, was an absolute revelation. Takes up the same area as a double swag n probably about the same weight. I feel so many people get hoodwinked into getting a RTT not realising the weight restriction on their roof

[@WACampingAdventures]

Well said as always sean. Thank you mate and yes agree with the roof weight thing!

[@seanchristie7150]

@WACampingAdventures cheers Pete, Hope you are having a cracking day with your Family

[@kellyhawtin4274]

We have a caravan but wanted options to free camp away from it so purchased the dometic inflatable swags over a RTT. A video Ronny Dahl did ages ago educated us on roof weight restrictions and seriously who wants to hear suspension going nuts during the night 😂😂! Great video Pete 👍🏻

[@WACampingAdventures]

😂😂😂😂🙉🙉🙉well depends kelly lol

[@Oregun]

Looks like a great setup. Thanks Pete!

[@Chrismc21]

Great video Pete… I’m after a new swag, I think it will be a toss up between yours and the one cam reviewed a couple of months back . Just on the videos I think this one looks better 🍻

[@WACampingAdventures]

Thanks chris! Wrapped with mine mate and helps that the owners are aussie battlers who have a passion for camping!

[@markpalmer5787]

Cheers Pete, Another good honest review... Cheers Mark...

[@HandcraftedByTerryG]

Fantastic Pete another awesome video mate and great swag too looks bloody comfortable stay safe mate hope the family is well 👍😂👍🇦🇺can’t wait for the next episode 👍

[@WACampingAdventures]

Thanks so much terry and same to you and your family!

[@michaelhermans4753]

Pete knows his swags that’s for sure A stretcher makes a massive difference I have an inflatable swag, so if I’m pissed and fall on it it just bounces back into shape 😂

[@WACampingAdventures]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@TiggertheTabby]

“Piece of piss” 😅😂😂 So Aussie 👍👍 Love it🤙🤙

[@WACampingAdventures]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@owenbuttfield9876]

Awesome work as always 👏🏼

[@WACampingAdventures]

Thanks owen ya legend hope you and the fam are well!

[@4WheelingInNSW]

Good one bud, great little review. Happy camping champ 👍😉🇦🇺

[@WACampingAdventures]

Same to you brother!

[@lizae7138]

Really good review. Thank you!

[@WACampingAdventures]

Thanks lizae!!

[@nemyla]

Love the review mate ! May I ask what stretcher you have ? Seems to match very well in terms of sizing.

[@WACampingAdventures]

Of course!!! It is an oztent rs-1s king single! Thanks for the kind words!

[@Flipout1991]

Nice work mate Random question do you live around midland area ? I think I have seen you a few times

[@WACampingAdventures]

Jane brook brother next time beep or throw something at me hahaha

[@reddustadventures]

Great review Brother. It looks like a good bit of kit that’s for sure. Definitely got some great features. Well made. I’m the same with my shoulders. I wake up sore if my shoulders are in an uncomfortable bed Got to be comfortable. I must say though. I would personally pick our RTT over a swag everyday of the week. The sleep I get in ours is like home 👌 Glad you’ve found a set up that suits you Brother 👌 Cheers 🍻

[@WACampingAdventures]

And thats exactly what it comes down to braddo, whats right for each person! Love the look of yours too!

[@brettnorton817]

Did you get the stretcher with the swag or did you buy elsewhere?

[@jameswebb3000]

Great review Peter fully enjoyed

[@WACampingAdventures]

Thanks james!!!

[@51CKGU]

Awesome quality gear from ranger 👌

[@WACampingAdventures]

🍻🍻🍻👊👊👊

[@2UZFE]

G”day Pete , fully agree with you on the swag and stretcher set up mate, I even have the same stretcher 👍. At 64 and a light weight it’s much easier to roll in and out of lol . Did you get the straps and D buckles at Bunnings ? mine are the clip in type and there stuffed. 🍻🍻

[@WACampingAdventures]

Kim mate these are built in those straps! Great feature!

[@OnPointFly]

Top vid, nice work bloke 🍻

[@WACampingAdventures]

Thanks so much for tuning in mate!

[@darrenhale6320]

Hey Pete when are the fishing shirts being shipped?

[@WACampingAdventures]

Within the week darren they will be here and then off they go to you!👊👊👊

[@darrenhale6320]

@@WACampingAdventures amazing thanks

[@WACampingAdventures]

@@darrenhale6320 thank YOU darren mate!!

[@Ashwyn_mc]

Hey I was just wondering what swag stretcher you use? Cheers

[@WACampingAdventures]

@@Ashwyn_mc gday ashwyn! Mate its the oztent r1-s1. Bloody awesome stretcher!

[@charlesvella2431]

I’m away from home 4-6 months a year working on stations in FNQ got a RTT on my cruiser and wouldn’t have it any other way I’ve swagged it for year years but my RTT is A1 and I can stand up to get changed so each to their own aye

[@bigtravsadventures2284]

Cheers mate great review

[@WACampingAdventures]

Thanks trav! She is no taj mahal like yours haha

[@bigtravsadventures2284]

@@WACampingAdventures 😂😂😂😂😂

[@littleadv3ntures]

What camera do you use for your close ups mate? Nice quality 👌🏼

[@mhall5556]

Hey mate. Great review. Can’t see any distributors in Perth. You get it shipped? (Not keen on the extra cost to get it here.)

[@WACampingAdventures]

@@mhall5556 thanks for the kind words mate i appreciate it. I believe there are not any in perth and yeh i agree the shipping is a bugger. Yeh i had to pay for the shipping.

[@djmini2numpty141]

i love a user review, tho was keen to hear about why you chose a swag over a rooftop tent. I can think of a few, having to go for a pee in the middle of the night, the roof top tent doesn't fit on the boat, a landcruiser makes a bad river boat etc lol

[@WACampingAdventures]

😂😂😂😂best comment hahaha i can see how ive numptied the title up. I sort of meant it in a way that i love the swag so i dont need a rooftop tent but do like swags for ease of use, being able to move around without packing up rooftop tent. And the toilet thing is legit a worry hahaha

[@toddmillar4041]

It did come across as a big sales pitch wich is fine, you did mention the discount wich is the same as saying they sponsor me. But it's getting harder and harder to watch 4WD videos. I understand the more revenue the more resources you can dedicate to videos but it's becoming monotonous. I no longer watch Ronny Dahl, Andrew St. Pierre White, or any of the other commercials. If I wanted ads, I'd watch TV. Sorry that rant got away from me and probably makes no sense (no filter, no editing), but you where one of the last real ones please stay real

[@kimyusof6780]

Great review on the swag but I didn't see why u choose it over a roof top tent mate. Plenty of comparison to other swags but no mention to why u prefer it over a roof top tent

[@Northstar2000]

Because camping is gay, and if you go, you better enjoy roughing it in the woods

[@louiskudlak2241]

Looks like a great swag brother

[@WACampingAdventures]

Thanks louis stoked mate!!!

[@CarlGrant-r6f]

What stetchet you use champion

[@WACampingAdventures]

@@CarlGrant-r6f gday carl! Mate thats an oztent r1-s1. Bloody love it mate!

[@kizzjd9578]

What stretcher do you use for that? Sorry if you mentioned it in the video.

[@WACampingAdventures]

All good brother i did not hahaha Oztent r1-s1👊👊

[@kizzjd9578]

@@WACampingAdventures thanks mate! Did you have any discount codes for that swag?

[@MrButuz]

Yeh looks good mate

[@WACampingAdventures]

Thanks brother hats off to them!

[@ronjeremy6128]

Thanks Pete. Been looking forward to this review for a while. What is the stretcher that you have for it and does it fit well? I see rainger don't do one but I'm keen to get both the swag and a stretcher to go with it. Ta

[@WACampingAdventures]

Gday brother thanks for watching! That stretcher is a Oztent RS-1S. Perfect size as it matches the size of the swag but heaps of different ones around, i got it because it holds more weight for the bigger boy that i am hahaha

[@ronjeremy6128]

@WACampingAdventures Thanks big boy!

[@Hipporider]

I've wondered about swags for motorcycle touring. Looks a little big to throw out over the back seat of a big mc 🤔🇦🇺

[@michaelhermans4753]

You get rid of the mattress that comes with the swag and replace it with a quality self inflating one reduces the bulk by 2/3rds

[@SamanthaHAgastin]

Awesome🎉 they no longer include the charging bank, for cost related reasons. Well, not a deal breaker but disappointing. What's your bunk bed brand?

[@WACampingAdventures]

I have noticed that now samantha good call! The stretcher is an oztent r1-s1 i love it!

[@magicworldbyjorg]

...cool video keep up the great content.. Thank you… Greetings Jörg

[@WACampingAdventures]

Thanks so much jorg!

[@magicworldbyjorg]

@@WACampingAdventures Thank you very mutch... have a nice Start of the week.... see you…. Greetings Jörg

[@oceanheartadventures]

Awesome mate 🤙 nearly time to park that swag near a fire 🔥 and winter camp/cooks.... can't fukn wait 🤙🤙🤙

[@WACampingAdventures]

You better believe it brother! And a catch up is in order

[@oceanheartadventures]

@@WACampingAdventures for sure 🤙🤙

[@AndrewTinWA]

Great video. Reaffirms my choice of using a RTT really well 😂 (just suits me better) love it

[@toufic1987]

What stretcher do you run with your swag.. I have the rt1swag in sandy colour. i bought the oztent stretcher rs1 200kg weight rated i am 187cm tall and weight 115kg. but after 3 weeks off continuous use, I started feeling sag towards the middle, which makes me wonder, do all stretchers, or does everyone get the sag or has my stretcher failed me..

[@WACampingAdventures]

Thats a good comment brother! I have the r1-s1 which i think might be the same! I have not noticed too much sag but its definitely present. Still loving it though for the heavy duty frame and weight capacity!

[@feral4mr2]

Yep, love my BlackWolf Roebuck swag on a stretcher bed. Roof tops don't do it for me anymore, the ladder is no good for my knees, and due to my kidney transplant I pee a lot at night.

[@WACampingAdventures]

I like those roebucks! And you are spot on, its horses or courses isnt it! Each to their own type of thing!

[@alanjohnston243]

Cracking review mate, I love how you call us fat bastards larger lads 😂😂 looks a great swag, safe travels mate 🍺🍺

[@WACampingAdventures]

😂😂😂😂😂ill be sticking to larger lads alan makes me feel better hahahaha

[@tritonjackmam5.681]

220 views only 37 likes 🤔 come on guys 🤷‍♂️ it's a simple 👍 thumbs up 👍 guezz

[@daniel-ll5zr]

62 like

[@WACampingAdventures]

Your a ripper brother stoked with whatever i get!

[@reconadventures9257]

Wouldn't have got much sleep in it the other night Pete 😜

[@WACampingAdventures]

Nope spot on jonno…a solid 3 hours hahaha

[@reconadventures9257]

@@WACampingAdventures haha I couldn't believe how early you left 🤣

[@RoscoAdams-xt5lp]

I Is Getting A Swag To Sleep In My Home This Winter To Save On Heating Costs Just Sit It On My Bed Matt Double Oi Oi Oi 🇦🇺

[@WACampingAdventures]

👊👊👊👊👌👌👌👌

[@michaelhermans4753]

I watch tv in my sleeping bag to save heating bills 😀

[@neilzantuck197]

👍👍

[@paulgriffiths7399]

They seem very expensive at nearly $700... but thats fine if they are aussie made. But yet I cannot see anywhere on Raingers website that they are...If these are just chinese swags thats very expenisve. Because then they are actually just all coming from the same factories over there. They do look the exact same design as your BCF and Darche and Ridge 4x4 swags? My old BCF swag looks just like this... so to be charging the same as a Murchison River Swag that is also $700 but aussie made and a 10 year warranty makes sense. This doesnt? Am I missing something?

[@WACampingAdventures]

Paul i understand where you are coming from. I just appreciate the extras that are included with these? Bootbag, ground sheet, powerbank and led lighting…me personally, i am more than happy to pay for the extras and especially to a local aussie company… Each to their own mate and absolutely appreciate where you are coming from

[@riderknight5805]

Put the swag on the roof

[@WACampingAdventures]

@@riderknight5805 😂😂😂😂

[@BAPY90925]

I have thought of that but it would probably blow off

[@Oceanic_Adventures]

70mm mattress is the minimum for anyone who “enjoys their food” A mattress topper in a 50mm swag mattress can make a big difference though

[@WACampingAdventures]

Yep agreed the 100mm makes a massive difference!

[@jameswebb3000]

You don’t really drink when you’re camping …….. hahahahaha

[@WACampingAdventures]

Sorry i meant springwater hahahaha cheers james!

[@Tom-lf8hx]

I know why you really dont have a RTT....too many sherbets mate😏🤣🤣

[@aussiecue]

Get a piss pot from the chemist, Game changer if you can get into the RTT in the first place,,,

[@WACampingAdventures]

Got me hahahaha

[@westralianoffroad]

Na, it’s so it’s easier to dog us packing up in the morning to sneak off at 5am 😂

[@Tom-lf8hx]

@@westralianoffroad bwahahaahahah yep! 🤣 He totally did dog the boys with that cheeky 5am exit🤔🤔

[@WACampingAdventures]

@@westralianoffroadnormal practice for me matty up and at em hahaha

[@jeffparryncc1701]

This is a small tent. Not a Swag!

[@WACampingAdventures]

Dome swag jeff? Lol i absolutely know what you mean compared to a traditional swag!

[@Hipporider]

For the yanks in the chat, "pissed" means drunk in Australia. 🇦🇺