The Backpack Bed was designed as lightweight emergency shelter that can easily be deployed during disasters. It functions both as a shelter by unfolding into an insulated sleeping space, and as a backpack to carry personal items. Made of waterproof and fire-retardant materials, it provides portable and dignified shelter for relief situations.

1. Emergency Relief Backpack Bed
® Lab tested fire retardant fabric + built-in fire retardant mattress
“I wish Sri Lanka had the Backpack Bed during both the Tsunami disaster and after war
conflicts.” Roshan Edirisinghe, U.N. Award Recipient (Sri Lankan President’s Office)
Setup For rapid deployment disaster aid relief
Place Backpack Bed™ in a dry flat safe area - open top flap, loosen drawstring and rollout.
Make an A-frame
Use built-in ropes (head and foot ends) and
secure to tree / fence / bench.
Make a Shelter
Open up side zip fully and tie ropes to
secure objects. Optional - unclip and open
out mattress cover.
Weather Conditions
Hot Weather Wind Clips
Unzip foot and overhead ventilation. Use corner press studs on top fabric and
Make an A-frame and use Wind Clips for attach to outer corner studs on bag. May
improved air flow. Make a Shelter during the be used in A-frame and rainy conditions.
day for shade.
Rain
Make an A-frame. Ensure all vents are fully zipped and closed. Ensure flaps on overhead
vent are correctly covering the water resistant zip. Use wind clips.

2. Features
Lockable Pocket Carabiner Clips 3 x External Pockets Padded Backpack
(inside backpack) (front of backpack) Straps can be adjusted
with padlock and key. can be used to hang for comfort.
other smaller bags.
Tips
• You may keep your shoes and belongings in the empty Backpack while you sleep.
• You may store a blanket or extra clothes in the bedding area prior to rolling into the backpack.
• Do not store valuables in internal lockable pocket - this is a security deterrent only.
• Mosquitoes - unclip mosquito mesh at head end and unzip vents for mosquito protected air flow.
Cleaning
• Use a sponge and water to clean.
• Do not machine wash, dry clean or tumble dry. Do not disturb tape sealed seams.
Safety
• Never setup a Backpack BedTM close to a campfire, open flame or where sparks, fumes or
gas may enter the unit. Do not spray your Backpack BedTM with insecticides or other chemicals.
• Use built-in rope supports in a safe manner - take care people do not trip or walk into them.
Function
• Condensation may occur on the inside of the Backpack BedTM and is not a product fault.
• Seams - in extreme conditions some seepage may occur eg. through thread
needle holes. For your protection main seams have been tape sealed.
Zipper
• If fabric is caught in the zipper, do not use force as it may break the zip or cause a hole.
Slowly pull the zipper at the same time as pulling the fabric free.
Optional
• Insert tent pegs (not provided) into each corner loop.
• Thread a locking device (not provided) through green loop (external rear corner of Backpack)
and secure - this is a security deterrent only.
• Disaster Relief Mr Tony Clark
Chairman
• Material Aid 0411 455 779
• Rapid Response tonyc@swags.org.au
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• Add ration or hygiene packs www.swags.org.au
Manufactured under strict quality guidelines and requirements. Designed in Australia (patent pending) made in China.
© 2010-11 Swags for Homeless Ltd. All rights reserved. Design and specifications subject to change without notice.

3. EMERGENCY AID RELIEF - BACKPACK BED
The Backpack Bed (patent pending) was specifically designed as lightweight emergency
relief. As well as providing dignified shelter and warmth, the Backpack Bed can easily be
erected to operate as a discrete sleeping module and then rolled up into a light weight
backpack that also has sufficient room for storing clothing and personal belongings.
As a shelter:
! 190cm long built-in insulated EVA mattress (fire retardant + anti-mildew)
! Waterproof (lab tested to international standard AATCC 127)
! Windproof (lab tested to international standard ASTM E:96)
! Fire retardant fabric (lab tested to international standard CPAI-84)
! Anti-mildew
! 3 mosquito mesh vents (head + foot + chest)
As a backpack:
! Portability with dignity - looks like a Backpack but turns into a bed
! Built-in storage pockets – to carry up to 20kg personal belongings inside
! Lockable internal pocket (with supplied key lock)
! Approx 2.48 kg net weight (inc mattress)
Applications Include:
! Disaster Relief
! Material Aid
Deployment:
! Rapid Response
! Add ration or hygiene packs
The Red Dot award in Germany (since 1955) is the world’s largest and most distinguished product design
competition. Past ‘Best of the Best’ recipients include Rolls Royce, Apple Inc. and Samsonite.
Swags for Homeless - Material Aid ph (03) 9764 9422 ph (03) 9764 9433 www.swags.org.au