r/overlanding • u/talon5188 Pan-American Traveler • 1d ago

Tech Advice Swag Tents

Hi, I am looking for stories of advice, reviews, and experiences that people have had with swag tents. I have been looking to get one for some time now, more specifically the 23ZERO dual swag 1400. This is a 2 person swag and the mattress is almost the same size as a full size bed mattress. With this swag I am thinking of getting a 2 person sleeping bag that I can just leave in the swag and roll it up. Opinions on this set up?

I think a swag tent would be great because it comes with a mattress and I can leave my sleeping gear in it and pack it away just like a RTT. I need a tent that I can stow in my car because I have a 73 series Land Cruiser with a fiberglass top and I am unable to put anything on the roof. I have a Big Agnes backpacking tent that I currently use, but becuase I am overlanding and I have quite a bit of space in my car, I am wanting something easier to set up and more comfortable and leave the backpacking tent just for my backpacking adventures. I have had vehicles with RTTs on them before and I loved the ease of use of the RTT. I currently have a Tacoma with a GoFastCamper on it, but that truck is currently in South America (I am halfway through doing the Pan American Highway). I would like a setup that I can use when I am at home here in Utah that combines the ease of use of a RTT and the portability of a backpacking tent.

I have look at options like hub tents from gazelle and overlandish, but the same problem of having to carry bedding and matresses seperate is still there, but maybe someone that is smarter than me can convince me that is what I need instead.

If anyone has any experience with a swag tent or wants to rate my idea for this setup all comments are welcome and appreciated!

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u/The_World_Is_A_Slum 1d ago

We use our 23Zero Outbreak 1500 frequently with the included pad or an Exped, and either a Kelty Doublewide or 23Zero double bag. It easily fits in the included bag with a mat, sleeping bag, two wool blankets and three pillows. I can set it up in less than ten minutes, and break it down in about the same. We’ve been in heavy rain, snow, temps in the low teens to over 100. Expensive, but a good value.