Author Topic: Anaconda Winter Sale (Read 6418 times)

Prado BB · « **on:** August 10, 2011, 07:38:30 AM »

Just looking at the Anaconda Winter Sate catalogue and there is a swag on sale for $159, reduced by $90. Anyone have any experience with these swags? I need 2 and was thinking these are a good price.

Gunna Do · « **Reply #1 on:** August 10, 2011, 07:52:24 AM »

Here's a link and pic for anyone wanting to look. I think I've got the right one BB.

http://www.anaconda.com.au/Product/Camp-and-Hike/BoundarySwag

Prado BB · « **Reply #2 on:** August 10, 2011, 07:57:22 AM »

that's the one, thanks

Bird · « **Reply #3 on:** August 10, 2011, 09:53:31 AM »

Thats their home brand stuff. Most things I've looked at of their home brand is really made to a price. EG: chairs, tables etc. ...but if you only use it couple of times a year, then could be ok.

I bought a good used double swag few years ago, bloke who had it only used it twice and figured swags werent his thing. Saved heaps

D4D · « **Reply #4 on:** August 10, 2011, 11:09:49 AM »

GU Rich has a Dune swag and he uses it a lot...

Black Diamond · « **Reply #5 on:** August 10, 2011, 03:18:12 PM »

I have the Dune Outback aswell which is a slightly different model, i picked it up for $210 down from just under $400 at that time, i have had no issues with it and slept very well in it, albeit after 30 JD cans

As D4 said Rich uses his a fair bit and seems quiet happy with it.

John

outback jack · « **Reply #6 on:** August 10, 2011, 03:21:25 PM »

They have also got 40% off camp ovens at the moment

Kit_e_kat9 · « **Reply #7 on:** August 10, 2011, 04:31:42 PM »

Quote from: outback jack on August 10, 2011, 03:21:25 PM

They have also got 40% off camp ovens at the moment

Oh Goodie! I need a few more. 1 larger and 1 smaller.

rotare · « **Reply #8 on:** August 10, 2011, 04:34:39 PM »

I saw their winter sale catalogue yesterday. On the surface the price reductions seem pretty good (30-40% of RRP), but it got me thinking that most of their stuff is never on sale for the RRP anyways, usually always much less, therefore effectively inflating the true savings.

That being said $159 for a swag seems pretty good. We paid roughly that each for a couple of no name chinese ones brought from ebay and delivered to our door. We weren't expecting too much, but in all honesty they are very well made and reasonable quality, massive in size (width and height) and came with a comfy mattress. The top canvas also can be removed completely leaving the top only covered with mosquito netting - ideal for hot nights. I sleep in a Sar Major king size swag that cost me $500 10 years ago - but if I had my time again I would buy one of these cheapies from ebay over the Sar Major in a heart beat!

D4D · « **Reply #9 on:** August 10, 2011, 04:40:04 PM »

I find these guys have the cheapest prices and Anaconda always price match them
http://www.greatescapecamping.com.au/

outback jack · « **Reply #10 on:** August 10, 2011, 06:05:56 PM »

Quote from: Black Diamond on August 10, 2011, 03:18:12 PM

albeit after 30 JD cans

only 30? your slowing down bd

jclures · « **Reply #11 on:** August 10, 2011, 09:07:41 PM »

My nearest Anaconda is Townsville, a four hour drive, although Bonnie is happy with that, as another camp oven at the right price is hard for me to pass up.

GU Rich · « **Reply #12 on:** August 10, 2011, 09:18:11 PM »

Quote from: D4D on August 10, 2011, 11:09:49 AM

GU Rich has a Dune swag and he uses it a lot...

Here is a pic of mine, Not the best pic but you can get the idea

I have had this swag it for around 2 1/2years. My last one didnt have poles and lastest 20 years...

Anyway I have noticed a little diffence in mine and BD's swag with material but they both are well made. I have used mine plenty of times and never had a problem. The mattress is comfy and there is plenty of room.

I paid $199 for it from Anaconda. The centre pole can ba bit fiddly but i don't use it all the time.

Cheers
Rich

GU Rich · « **Reply #13 on:** August 10, 2011, 09:31:12 PM »

20% off all UHF's and Epirbs, thats not bad if your in the market for one!
Rich

D4D · « **Reply #14 on:** August 11, 2011, 07:45:05 AM »

You need to check your prices, for example:

Thetford 345
Anaconda RRP $220, Sale price $176
Great Escape normal price $149

Hence why I get price match.

Prado BB · « **Reply #15 on:** August 11, 2011, 08:07:31 AM »

Quote from: D4D on August 11, 2011, 07:45:05 AM

You need to check your prices, for example:

Thetford 345
Anaconda RRP $220, Sale price $176
Great Escape normal price $149

Hence why I get price match.

I don't follow? I can't see a swag on the Great Escape website for $149?