The problem is of course space and most bike swags roll up small but are little more than sleeping bags when they are set up, which is ok on a fine night but if it is hot or raining then you want a bit more space inside.

After a lot of testing we have found an ideal set up for bike swags combining the size and many benefits of the usual swag with a great mattress.

Basically you take out the usual swag mattress that is supplied and replace it with one of the new self inflating mattresses that have become so popular (there are many different brands to choose from look for a good warranty)

This type of mattress works by having an outer shell with locking valves so when you roll up the mattress you compress all the air out and then lock off the valve when rolled, sealing it at a smaller size.

When you want to set up just unroll your swag and then unscrew the mattress valve, it inflates itself as the air gets sucked in by the expanding foam, very good design, no pumps, suction or blowing needed.

The dimensions of a complete king single size swag and standard self inflating mattress should come out to approximately (Rolled) 30cms diameter x 72 cms wide, weight approx. 5.9kgs.

Very light, very compact, but with all the room and benefits of a full king single size swag.

You simply will not find a better bike swag mattress combination than this.

As for poles and and other bulky set up you should be able to use either flex poles or straight rigid poles but we have plenty of customer feedback to suggest that most people don't want a complicated set up so you should look for in the design of your swag a way for you to just use rope tied off to the head and foot.

That way your swag set up will be simple, quick and nothing to forget or break.