• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Home

Outback Review

Australia's Camping Gear Authority


We use affiliate links and may earn a commission on purchases. Read more here.

  • Tents
    • Family Tents
    • Roof Top Tents
    • Swags
    • Cheap Tents
    • Hiking Tents
    • Pop Up Tents
    • Coleman Tents
    • 4 Person Tents
    • 6 Person Tents
    • 8 Person Tents
    • 10 Person Tents
    • Best Tents 2018
  • Camping Accessories
    • Bedding
      • Sleeping Bags
      • Kids Sleeping Bags
      • Camping Mattresses
      • Camping Stretchers
    • Gazebos & Shade
      • Gazebos
      • Camping Tarps
      • Beach Shelters
      • Beach Umbrellas
    • Camp Furniture
      • Camping Chairs
      • Camping Tables
    • Cooking
      • Camping Stoves
      • Camping BBQs
    • Fridges & Ice Boxes
      • Fridges
        • Evakool Fridge Review
      • Ice Boxes
      • Cooler Bags
        • Techni Ice High Performance Cooler Bag Review
    • Toilets & Shower
      • Camp Showers
    • Other
      • Camping Lights
      • Camping Torches
      • Camping Generators
      • Mosquito Traps
      • School Camp Gear
  • 4WD
    • Awnings

Southern Cross Swag Review

Southern Cross Swag

Overall Score:

%
Buy at SouthernCross.com.au

Verdict:

With over 35 years making swags, Southern Cross is well known for their high-quality products built specifically for Australia’s weather conditions.

These premium swags are Australian made and priced at the higher end of the market, with the larger models costing almost $1000 AUD. They are therefore targeted more at seasoned campers or those with deeper pockets, however take comfort in knowing that this is one of the best swags on the market and an icon of Australian camping.

Capacity: 1-2 person


Weight: 7kg (Single) / 15kg (double)


Pros: High quality, durable


Cons: Expesnsive, only has 50mm matress

See how this swag ranks against other swags in our comparison table.

Southern Cross Swag Review 2017

Setup:

The Southern Cross Swag is easy to unpack and can be set up within a minute. It has a good-looking similar structure to the Adventure Kings brand, using two identical poles at either end of the swag as well as one long adjustable centre spreader bar to hold it up.

This swag comes with 50mm roll-up straps and quick release buckles to ensure it can be rolled up and unpacked quickly. Once rolled up, the carry handles make it easy move and get onto the roof of any 4wd.


Weatherproofing:

This high-quality swag has Wax Converters Dynaproofed Billabong 370g/sq.m canvas making it fully waterproof and rot and mildew resistant.

In addition, it has a weather flap running across the top of the swag to ensure rainwater rolls off easily, and an impressive 50+ UV rating.


Size:

Southern cross swags come in a variety of sizes. Both the single and double have the same length (2130mm) and height (700mm), with the double having a width of 1280mm versus the singles 900mm. This is one of the longest swags on the market is and perfect for people who are above 6 foot / 180cm (its mattress is almost as big as a queen size bed).

Due to its extra length, the swag is large when rolled up and this is a consideration for those travelling with space restrictions.

Screen Shot 2017-10-29 at 3.37.20 pm
Screen Shot 2017-10-29 at 3.38.31 pm
Screen Shot 2017-10-29 at 3.37.40 pm

Features:

The Southern Cross swag has all the features you would expect from a top of the line swag. It has plenty of ventilation due to the opening at both ends as well as a UV fly screen down both sides that are sand-fly/midge proof that allows you to roll the wides up during hot weather.
 
A number of people on various forums have complained about the comfort of the 50mm mattress that comes with the swag. Some people have put additional padding (egg shell foam) under the mattress to provide extra comfort. Another great feature of the South Cross swags is that they are freestanding meaning they can be set up without guide ropes, making it perfect for those who set up in the dark.

Conclusion:

An awesome premium swag perfect for those looking to make an investment in their camping experience. We highly recommend the Southern Cross swag.

You may also like

Ranking:
#1
Darche Dusk to Dawn swag
best swag

Read full review

Rating:
4.5 Star Rating
Ranking:
#2
Black Wolf Bushranger swag

Read full review

Rating:
4.5 Star Rating
Ranking:
#3
ARB SkyDome swag

Read full review

Rating:
4 Star Rating
Ranking:
#4
Oztrail Mitchell Swag

Read full review

Rating:
4 Star Rating
Ranking:
#5
Southern Cross Swag

Read full review

Rating:
4 Star Rating
Ranking:
#6
Adventure Kings Swag

Read full review

Rating:
3.5 Star Rating
Spread the love

Copyright Outback Review 2021