Sleeping under the stars in a traditional swag is hard to beat. If you tour as a couple, or you just like a lot of room when you camp, you’ve probably looked at the Kings Big Daddy Deluxe Swag.
This double swag is as big as the name suggests, with one of the largest footprints you can buy and a thick mattress, wrapped in 400GSM canvas. At 14 kg it’s no ultralight item, but it could be the comfort upgrade your sleeping gear needs. We’ve spent some nights in it to see whether the size and features are worth it.
What’s in the box
A large double swag (2150 mm L x 1550 mm W) with 400GSM ripstop canvas, a heavy-duty PVC bucket floor and a 70 mm high-density foam mattress.
What we like
- Wide at 1550 mm
- Huge 96 cm internal head height
- Comfortable 70 mm mattress
- Free-standing twin pole design
- Durable 400GSM ripstop canvas
What we don’t
- Heavy total weight of 14 kg
- Bulky when packed (as expected)
- Seasoning required before use
Quick Specs
| Spec | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Adventure Kings |
| Material | 400GSM Ripstop Poly-Cotton |
| Colour | Khaki |
| Weight | 14 kg |
| Size set up | 215 × 155 cm |
| Internal Height | 96 cm |
| Thickness | 7 cmDensity Foam |
| Pole Diameter | 1 cmEnds |
First look
Unroll the Kings Big Daddy Deluxe Swag and the size is what you notice. The canvas is thick and feels very durable, which gives you confidence in bad weather. The khaki colour is a classic and looks good out bush. For its size, setup is simple, thanks to the free-standing twin pole design.
The best part is the room inside. At 1550 mm wide it’s a true double: space for two people, or a huge amount for one. The 96 cm height takes away the closed-in feeling of lower swags and makes sitting up and getting changed much easier. It does weigh 14 kg, which you have to allow for when packing, but the comfort and space feel worth it.
Materials & Build QualityMaterials & Build Quality
Kings built this swag to be tough. The body is 400GSM ripstop poly-cotton canvas. Canvas of this weight resists tearing and keeps the weather out well once it’s seasoned. The base is a heavy-duty PVC bucket floor, which you need for waterproofing: ground moisture and puddles can’t soak up and ruin your night.
The frame is tough too. The end poles are a thick 10.2 mm, which adds strength and stability, and the central spreader pole is a telescopic alloy design that holds up the high roof. The pole clip loops are polyester and quick to attach. The materials are good quality and made for being set up and packed away over and over.
Ergonomics & WeightErgonomics & Weight
At 1550 mm wide and 2.15 m long, the Kings daddy deluxe swag sleeps two adults comfortably without bumping into each other. The 96 cm roof gives enough headroom that it feels more like a tent than a basic shelter. You can sit up in bed, which is welcome on a rainy morning while you wait out the weather with a camp coffee.
At 14 kg it’s fairly heavy. It’s too bulky for hiking, but right for touring, in the back of the ute or on a roof rack. The free-standing twin pole design makes setup simple, and you don’t have to peg it out straight away (though we’d recommend you do). The PVC bucket floor lets you set up on less-than-ideal ground without worrying about damp. The 70 mm mattress is thick, insulates well and is one of the best things about the swag: it feels more like a proper bed.
Performance & FeaturesPerformance & Features
The 400GSM canvas of the Kings big daddy deluxe swag blocks wind well and, once properly seasoned, sheds water very well. Large storm flaps add to the weather protection, and the bucket floor keeps water out from below.
The free-standing design, with twin end poles and a telescopic centre pole, gives you freedom in where you pitch. The entries have midge-proof mesh screens. On hot nights you can roll the canvas right back and sleep under the mesh, with the breeze coming in and the bugs staying out. There’s enough room to keep your boots and gear inside without crowding the bed.
Conclusion: Kings Big Daddy Deluxe Double SwagConclusion
The Kings Big Daddy Deluxe Swag is for people who want as much room as possible in their sleeping gear. It’s 1550 mm wide with 96 cm of headroom, the 400GSM canvas and PVC base keep the weather out, and the 70 mm mattress is comfortable. It weighs 14 kg, packs bulky, so it needs proper 4WD storage space, and the canvas has to be seasoned before first use. For tourers who put comfort and toughness first, it’s a very good swag.
This swag has a lot of room inside, with its 1550 mm width and high roof.
The 400GSM canvas is tough and keeps the weather out, and the 70 mm mattress is comfortable on longer trips. The free-standing design makes setup simple.
- Couples
- 4WD tourers
- Car campers
Yes. A 1,550 mm wide swag with 400GSM canvas and a 70 mm mattress is huge space for the price. It weighs 14 kg, is bulky when packed and needs seasoning first.
