Everyone loves a little seasoning, whether it’s on your steak, some marinated chicken or even your chips– however, not all seasoning is for added taste!

One of the first things people will say to persuade you not to get your hands on a swag is that you have to pre-season it to make it waterproof?

WHAT IS SEASONING!

Seasoning is an easy process that aims to swell the stitching at the seams sealing the needle holes, making your swag completely waterproof and is able to keep you dry even in the heaviest rain. A little wet weather does not have to put a stop to your plans to head bush, and camping in the rain is just as fun as in the dry!

Besides, even the most reliable weather forecasts can be wrong, so you need to ensure your camping gear is ready for anything Mother Nature can throw at it.

The Adventure Kings Big Daddy Deluxe double swag already features a completely waterproof 550gsm PVC bucket floor and the 400gsm ripstop poly cotton canvas that on it’s own will keep you dry but you will still need to season the canvas before use to swell the stitching.

The 400gsm ripstop polycotton canvas is a very strong and super durable and takes advantage of tough double stitched seams but also means that water may be able to enter the inside of your swag through the hundreds of tiny holes created when being sewn together.

 Seasoning your swag fixes everything!

Luckily the process to season your new Kings Big Daddy Deluxe double swag is very easy!

Simply follow these 4 easy steps:

1. Set up your swag outdoors in a location with good drainage. Don’t put the mattress or any bedding inside, and ensure all zippers are fully closed
2. Use a hose or sprinkler to thoroughly wet the canvas. Don’t apply direct water pressure to the seams, but rather simulate natural rain and allow water to fall on to your double swag. Ensure a complete and even saturation. This water will enter in to the threads in the double stitched seams causing them to swell in size
3. Allow your swag to air dry completely while it is erect. The material in the seams will contract during this time and bind together to form a water tight seal.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 at least one more time

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While you’re seasoning your new Big Daddy Deluxe double swag, it’s also a good idea to unroll the 70mm high density foam mattress and set it aside this will allow the foam cells to fill up with air which will make it a lot more comfortable to sleep on the first time you use it.

The entire seasoning process may take a day or two depending on how quickly your swag dries, so be sure to buy your Big Daddy Deluxe double swag with enough time before your camping trip away.

Once the seasoning process is complete and your swag is dry, you will have a swag that will keep you and your belongings dry in even the most torrential downpour.

If you do find yourself camping in wet weather, remember to ensure your swag is completely dry before you roll it up and pack it away. If you can’t get your swag completely dry at camp, set it back up once you get home and allow it to fully dry out, not only will that mean so you have a mould free swag ready for your next adventure. The sturdy free standing design of the Adventure Kings Big Daddy Deluxe makes setting up your swag to dry out a breeze!

Handy tip: The seasoning process described above can be used on any of the Adventure Kings canvas swags in the range.