Darche Ridgedome Swag

G'day Chris,

The Tourer Ridgedome and the Ridgedome are different swags! They are very similar in size and shape but the Ridgedome we sell has a thicker canvas fabric and floor, alloy 8mm poles and a Lifetime warranty. 

They just zip shut, Drew, the panel overlaps the mesh by about 10cm and zips to the bottom of the flap which then provides good weather protection.

G'day Jeremy,

The Superdome and the Ridgedome are essentially the same series or swag, however, the Ridgedome gives you a lot more internal space due to the different pole system.
The Dusk til Dawn swags are popular, but some people don't like the side sagging in a little. They are a great combination for stretchers though, as you can open up the side fully and get in and out easily, including also having more space to sit on the edge of your swag/stretcher.
The Ridgedome is a bit of a heavier duty option, and much like the Superdome has that extra bt or ruggedness/durability.  If you don't mind the smaller doorway opening, this would also be a great choice.
Hope that gives you a bit to think about & helps with your choice.

G'day Stephen,

You can read about all the ins and outs of the Darche warranty policy here.

G'day Chris,

We don't currently have any stock to physically check this for you, but based on the information provided by Darche, the swag is secured using stainless steel D-rings. You've hit the nail on the head there in terms of differences, the thicker canvas is the main difference, but there are also minor differences on the external windows and the extended warranty. If you're a regular user we'd generally recommend the Ridgedome, if you're an occasional user then the Dirty Dee should do the job.

G'day Rod,

The Grampian and Ridgedome are both great options, with the Grampian being a little wider and a slightly different design. Both swag feature a heavy-duty 16oz canvas, which is a little heftier than other models on the market. The Ridgedome has lots of great options for ventilation with the different flaps so you can have a little or a lot. The Grampian has fewer ventilation options, but it does have a slightly thicker mattress. Overall they're both great options, and it really comes down to personal preference here.

G'day Rod,

The Ridgedome has a heavier duty canvas than the dusk to dawn, and a slightly different design and size. Overall we find that the Dusk to Dawn model is a little more popular, partially due to the price point, but the Ridgedome is more popular amongst very regular users of their swag.

G'day Rod,

We don't currently have any stock to double-check this, but based on the images there are no eyelets in the side flaps, so they wouldn't easily be able to be used as mini awnings, however, you could put your own eyelets in if you wanted to.

G'day Ruben,

Darche doesn't use No-See-Um mesh so technically this mesh isn't completely midge proof, however, it is quite fine, so if you pair it with some good repellant you should be fine.

G'day Will,

At this stage, we don't range the Ridgedome Pole Sets, but you can purchase them directly from Darche here.

G'day Alex,

You can fit the Ridgedome in the Darche Outbound 1100 Swag Bag with no worries at all.

G'day Jai,

The Darche Ridgedome Swag has superfine mesh but it's not specifically listed as Midge proof. We'd recommend checking out our blog about midges and taking some extra precautions.

G'day Nathan,

The Darche Ridgedome Swags are made in China. 

G'day Anthony,

I've actually tried this out in the past for a customer and thought it wouldn't work as the swag is a bit wider. But it actually works a treat! The poles sit off the side of the stretcher a little but they don't really sag at all. The main body of the swag sits perfectly so you'd be fine with this combo. 

G'day Matt,

The Darche Outbound 1100 Swag Bag will fit the Darche Ridgedome Swag well.

G'day Emma,

I'm sorry to hear about the issues you're having with condensation. The only suggestion I can think of at the moment is maybe trying a small fan in your swag. If the night is still and there isn't airflow, then having the swag open won't help too much because the air still can't move. 

G'day Bruce, 

The Darche Ridgedome Swag doesn't come with an included carry bag, but a good option would be something like the AOS Swag Bag Double - it's going to be a little roomy but it will accommodate the length of the swag when it's packed. 

G’day George,

We don’t have one of these swags on display, and I wasn’t able to take this swag out of its box - but from measuring the size of the box, the Ridgedome measures approx 100cm long x 35cm wide x 35cm high.

Keep in mind that the size of the swag won’t be exact to those dimensions once it’s out of the box, as you probably won’t be able to roll it as tight as the factory.

As for the materials - canvas is going to be more breathable compared to synthetic fabric, and it has natural insulation which’ll keep you cool when it’s hot, and warm when it’s cool. Canvas is often more durable over time as well.

Polycotton is a mixture of synthetic and natural fibre, so you’ll get more resistance to mould/mildew as it’ll be a little more water resistant.

I’d say it would come down to personal preference, but if you’re willing to spend little bit more the canvas may be worth in the long run in terms of quality.

G'day Boris, 

I've just had a look through Darche's range and unfortunately the Ridgedome Swag only comes in one size - King Single. 

Darche make some other styles in a double size, specifically the Dusk To Dawn 1400 and the Dirty Dee 1400 which are both also freestanding swags (like the Ridgedome) - so you might want to take a look at those if you're interested in a Darche model.

You can also check out the rest of the double sized swags in our range here to get a feel of what else is available.