You see no suit-cases in the wild and wide.
Swags are the furniture of the bush, and neither man nor woman ventures out without one.
Slung over the pack pony, hanging from the camel, or thrown into the back of the truck, with a quart-pot dangling from the strap, they stand for house and home and life's achievement. In Australia, the traditional bedding for outdoor sleeping is the swag. These days it's a good quality, foam mattress inside a canvas cover that encloses both the bedding and sleeper. Traditionally, blankets and, if you were lucky, sheets were used, but sleeping-bags are much more practical, especially when it's very cold. When not in use, the swag is rolled up and fastened with two straps.