Darche have named Dirty Dee as their ultimate freestanding tourer in their range, and you can certainly see why. The Dirty Dee stands completely upright thanks to the clever pole trigger locking system, and it is as spacious as a small tent.
The mesh covered windows are massive, so you can unzip the fly to catch a glimpse of your beautiful surroundings while you chill out in your shelter. One of the really great features of Darche swags are their mattresses – which are the kind that are actually comfortable enough on their own without the need to add extra padding for grabbing some shut-eye.
You can get the Dirty Dee ready for a good night’s rest lightning fast – so it’s perfect for the touring lifestyle. Over the years a swag can become like an old friend, who you’ve shared a long list of adventures with, so make sure you invest in a good quality shelter like the Dirty Dee to accompany you wherever you go.
Generous headroom
6 points of ventilation
Internal seams sealed
2 internal pockets
70mm hi-density foam mattress
Ridge pole system that locks into place
Carry bag included
Sleeping Capacity:
1 Person
Sleeping Area:
215L x 110W cm
External Dimensions:
215L x 110W cm
Packed Dimensions:
115L x 40W x 40H cm
Weight:
13 Kg
Max. Head Height:
85 cm
Mat Thickness:
7 cm
Material:
420gsm Poly Cotton Canvas
Inner Material:
Mesh
Floor Material:
PVC
Frame Material:
8.5mm 7001 Alloy
Waterhead Rating:
800mm
Warranty:
2 Year
Supplier Code:
T050801208A
Snowys Code:
136213
Staff tip:It's best practice to season your swag a few times, even if it comes seam sealed, pre−seasoned, or waterproofed. For more info, check out our blog post below.
does the Dirty Dee have a fly available, either included or as an addon?
Tom - Earlwood, NSW(2 years ago)
G'day Tom,
No, theres not. 23Zero do have a segmental swag fly, it won't be a perfect fit, but it can work with other brand swags. Check it out here.
Lauren - Snowys(2 years ago)
Dirty dee 1100 vs kosi outback1 answer
What are the differences between the dirty dee 1100 and the kosi outback 1100?
Bart - Albury, NSW (2 years ago)
G'day Bart,
We no longer stock the Kozi Outback, but you may be able to get your hands on one elsewhere. Aside from the colour difference and minor design differences, the Kozi range is aimed at more entry-level campers, or those on a budget. It's made from a lower-grade canvas, doesn't come with a storage or transport bag, and isnt freestanding - meaning it has to be pegged out aroun the base with guy ropes, etc in order to set up.
The Darche Dirty Dee has a lot more room than the Outback, is fully freestanding, is made from a higher grade canvas & has a storage bag. It also comes with a thicker mattress.
Hope that helps.
Lauren - Snowys(2 years ago)
What’s better 1 answer
What is better the darche dirty dee 1100 or the 23zero bandit 1100
Aaron - Warrnambool (4 years ago)
G'day Aaron,
This is a bit of a Holden Vs Ford type question! The Darche canvas is slightly thicker, but aside from this, they have near-identical design, shape, mattress thickness and features. Darche has the reputation for being "the best", however 23Zero are also top notch, and are quickly becoming as popular, or more popular than Darche.
Leece - Snowys(4 years ago)
Does it hold water on the roof 1 answer
I have heard the the dirty dee can hold water at the bottom on the roof is that true?
Adam - Warrnambool (4 years ago)
G'day Adam,
There are some reviews around that indicate that some water may pool on the foot end of the Dirty Dee models. Generally, this can be combated with some addition guy ropes in wet weather to add a little more tension to the canvas so that it runs off to the sides.
Leece - Snowys(4 years ago)
Hi.1 answer
Hi. Does dirty dee have end entrance or just side entrance. Thanks.
Jason - Rockingham Beach(4 years ago)
G'day Jason,
The ends are just windows, so you're not able to get in and out there. You can enter/exit via either side of the swag.
Leece - Snowys(4 years ago)
Stretcher1 answer
Is there a stretcher available to fit this sized swag? I can see one available that is 100 cm wide however this swag is 110.
Opal - VIC(6 years ago)
G'day Opal,
I've just double checked and the largest single stretcher we have is 100cm wide. We have got double width stretchers but they all have bars down the centre so unfortunately, they're not a great design to go under a single swag.
Leece - Snowys(6 years ago)
Midge Proof?1 answer
Hi am interested in knowing if the Darche range of swags are midge proof. Have read teh litereature and it states nowhere about midge's or mozzies.
Dave - Victoria Point(7 years ago)
G'day Dave,
Having asked a number of swag experts in and around the office, it would appear that the Darche Dirty Dee 1100 isn't totally midge proof I'm sorry to say. To be midge proof, a swag needs to have a number of different elements all ticked off. To see if you're getting a swag that's midge proof or to make your swag midge proof, you can check out our blog here.
Ben - Snowys(7 years ago)
Swag and stretcher3 answers
Upgrading my current swag (B&W Redgum) and would like to know if the Dirty Dee 1100 would be okay on a Darche XL 100 stretcher.
Just worried the extra height of the Dirty Dee might make the stretcher unstable
Lawrie - Pakenham VIC(7 years ago)
G'day Lawrie,
I can't imagine the height of the swag will affect the stability of the stretcher to much, as your body weight will still be in the same position.
However, the concern with a high rising swag will be as the stretcher sags/bows with weight on it, the top of the swag will angle in against itself which will place significant pressure on the poles.
Ben - Snowys(7 years ago)
Thanks for the quick reply. Do you have any 1100mm wide swags you would recommend for use with a stretcher?
Lawrie - Pakenham, VIC(7 years ago)
G'day Lawrie,
Unfortunately, you'll have the issue with any swag with poles and poles are now a very modern feature of almost all swags. However, the more you can lower the height of the swag, hopefully, the less strain you can place on the poles.
A common purchase for stretchers is the AOS Tracker Swag. If you're after the 1100 width, the double would be the best-suited size which is available here. Many people manage to get away with using the Tracker without any poles at all and the other benefit is that it's a fantastic quality Australian swag.
