Camp comfort and Swags
Arrived and in camp - time to relax
When we stop to make camp, it's best to look for a tree or shrub to tie the head of your swag up to. Privacy is also afforded by this move. Please respect personal space by not camping too close to others - we shouldn't have to camp on top of each other.
We really do appreciate help in collecting firewood. When we arrive at our campsite, one of the first things guests can do (while we unpack) is to assist with firewood collection. By then your swag and bag will be unloaded, ready for you to select your own private spot to unroll your swag.
Our swags have a mattress and come equipped with sheets, pillow, blanket and doona. Note that your swag is mozzie proof, insect proof & is raised off the ground so potential invaders can't get in. It's very easy to get in & out of bed at this level - plus, it's incredibly comfy! There is even a foot mat so you can hop in without getting your feet dirty. Put your clothes and boots under the stretcher to keep dew off them.
As soon as you get up in the morning, roll your swag tightly & bring it over to the vehicle. Then come to the fire, toast yourself & enjoy breakfast. If your swag is a bit damp on top, it might need to dry before you roll it & take it to the vehicle. Experience tells us, however, that cool desert mornings don't dry swag tops quickly; if time is getting away, don't be too troubled if there is still a bit of moisture - we'll have plenty of time to air it when we stop to camp later in the day.
When we load in the morning, we also appreciate assistance with bringing gear to the vehicles and may be to even pass swags & bags up to the person loading the roof rack.
Our swags are equipped with poly tarps as a rain sheet. Just a few light showers can sound like a significant downpour when you are under a rain tarp, but don't worry, you'll stay dry. These poly tarps don't need to be used for warmth - in fact, as condensation is sometimes an issue when using them, it's better not to use them unless it actually rains. Please do not use the poly tarp as a groundsheet as this will put holes in it & render it useless for the next person.
Because tents are bulky, slow and difficult to erect, they are not suited to desert travel; that's why we don't take them. If the weather is inclement, we erect large tarps for protection.
We really do appreciate help in collecting firewood. When we arrive at our campsite, one of the first things guests can do (while we unpack) is to assist with firewood collection. By then your swag and bag will be unloaded, ready for you to select your own private spot to unroll your swag.
Our swags have a mattress and come equipped with sheets, pillow, blanket and doona. Note that your swag is mozzie proof, insect proof & is raised off the ground so potential invaders can't get in. It's very easy to get in & out of bed at this level - plus, it's incredibly comfy! There is even a foot mat so you can hop in without getting your feet dirty. Put your clothes and boots under the stretcher to keep dew off them.
As soon as you get up in the morning, roll your swag tightly & bring it over to the vehicle. Then come to the fire, toast yourself & enjoy breakfast. If your swag is a bit damp on top, it might need to dry before you roll it & take it to the vehicle. Experience tells us, however, that cool desert mornings don't dry swag tops quickly; if time is getting away, don't be too troubled if there is still a bit of moisture - we'll have plenty of time to air it when we stop to camp later in the day.
When we load in the morning, we also appreciate assistance with bringing gear to the vehicles and may be to even pass swags & bags up to the person loading the roof rack.
Our swags are equipped with poly tarps as a rain sheet. Just a few light showers can sound like a significant downpour when you are under a rain tarp, but don't worry, you'll stay dry. These poly tarps don't need to be used for warmth - in fact, as condensation is sometimes an issue when using them, it's better not to use them unless it actually rains. Please do not use the poly tarp as a groundsheet as this will put holes in it & render it useless for the next person.
Because tents are bulky, slow and difficult to erect, they are not suited to desert travel; that's why we don't take them. If the weather is inclement, we erect large tarps for protection.