Our Story
Our vision at Outback Camping is to bring a warm, welcoming service and outstanding product, from our family to yours.
History of Outback Camping
Established in 2023, the idea of Outback Camping was created after I moved from Queensland, Australia to North Carolina. During a camping trip to the Appalachian Mountains, I began to realize how much I missed my swag.
The ease of set up, the warmth and coziness it provided, and most importantly, the exposure it provided to the night sky on a beautiful summer night.
I was planning to bring my swag from Australia to America but found it difficult to get it across the world. When looking for a swag in the US, I quickly learned that they were not as common and not readily available here, but everyone I told about them loved the idea. I decided I wanted to bring the experience of a swag to my new home, not just for myself, but for others as well. Hence the beginning of Outback Camping.
A Little about the Family
My name is Damien, and I was born and raised in Melbourne, Australia. I served in the infantry in the Australian Army and spent the last few years residing in Townsville, Queensland - right on the Great Barrier Reef. In 2018, I was deployed to Iraq, and during a break from deployment, I had the chance to travel around Europe. During my time in Europe I met my now wife, Emily, in Spain. Emily is American, born and raised in North Carolina.
After being separated for over a year during COVID lockdowns, we decided to settle down in North Carolina and I started my new career as a full-time firefighter. We have now added a little boy to our family, and he loves the outdoors and travelling just as much as his parents.
We started Outback Camping focusing mainly on Australian-style swags, with intentions of growing the family business to all avenues of camping equipment. We are excited to take this journey with you, and can’t wait to see where it leads!