Moto camping set up in one duffle bag.
This guide includes steps for creating a neat DIY hack which turns a compact hammock into a free-standing tent.
Table of Contents
Compact Moto Camping
Video Guide
The video below illustrates all that I have inside this one bag.
At the 1.20 mark, I will take you through the simple hammock hack.
1: Hammock, Fly, & Accessories
– Lightweight Hammock
Budget lightweight hammock has a built-in mosquito net and simply folds up into itself when packing away. Quick and simple to set up and pack away. A great moto camping staple.
790 baht
(Approx 26 USD / 20 GBP / 35 AUD)
BUY LINK THAILAND / BUY LINK GLOBAL
Detailed Specs:
High-quality 210T parachute NYLON material, tear-resistant, breathable and quick-drying. Triple-Stitching. And nylon straps to provide support to reduce pressure points. Inbuilt mosquito net keeps all bugs and mosquitos away!
Product size: 260 * 130cm / 102 * 51 inches
Packaging size: 20cm * 24cm
Material: 210T nylon cloth, polyester mesh
Maximum safe load: 200kg / 441lb
Weight: 700g
– Waterproof Fly
Lightweight waterproof nylon hammock fly that packs away compact and fast.
580 baht
(Approx 20 USD / 14 GBP / 25 AUD)
BUY LINK THAILAND / BUY LINK GLOBAL
Detailed Specs:
Made of 210T polyester fabric, durable. UV protection.
Waterproof material, 1500mm waterproof coefficient.
Material: 210T PU fabric 2000 hydraulic pressure
– Tent Poles
Lightweight aluminium folding tent poles (for DIY Hammock Hack).
560 baht
(Approx 19 USD / 14 GBP / 25 AUD)
BUY THAILAND / BUY GLOBAL
Detailed Specs:
Diameter: Approx. 0.43 inch / 11 mm.
Total Length: Approx. 191 inch / 485 cm
– Tent Rings & Pins
Lightweight tent pins for tieing down hammock fly
(and to ensure that the DIY hammock conversion becomes free-standing).
2: Sleeping Bag & Mat
Comfortable sleeping back and lightweight mat suitable for both a hammock and tent.
– Sleeping Bag
Lightweight comfortable camping sleeping bag.
Prices vary
BUY LINK THAILAND / BUY LINK GLOBAL
Waterproof 190T sleeping bag Polyester tear-resistant with hollow cotton filling.
The inner fabric is 190T polyester pongee, soft polyester skin.
Type: 4 season Product size: Standard: 220×75 cm. (86 “x 29”) Expanded: 230×90 cm (86 “x 35”) Net weight: 1kg (2.2lbs), 1.1kg (2.42lbs), 1.35kg (2.9 8lbs), 1.5kg (3.3lbs), 1.6kg (3.5lbs), 1.8kg (3.9lbs). Color: Blue, Gary, Blue, Brown Fabric: 190T anti-tear polyester fabric Filling: hollow cotton (blue/dark blue) down Cotton (Gary) Comfort temperature: Summer type: Over 25 ° C Spring and autumn type: about 10 ° C ~ 20 ° C Winter type: about 0 ~ 5 ° C ~ 10 ° CColour
– Inflatable Mat
Self-inflating mat has been great for adding a base layer to the thin fabric of the hammock. Or try this alternative budget version.
1250 baht
(Approx 40 USD / 30 GBP / 55 AUD)
BUY LINK THAILAND / BUY LINK GLOBAL
Detailed specs:
Size: 195x60x2.5cm
Model FORCLAZ 400 XL
Weight 1100 grams, capacity 11.8 litres
3: Camp Cooking
Lightweight gadgets for cooking whilst camping
– Mini Stove
A fantastic little gadget that folds down to nothing. Just twist onto a gas canister (or refillable petrol canister) and cook away! A fab moto-camping gadget.
154 Baht (5 USD / 4 GBP / 7 AUD)
BUY LINK THAILAND / BUY LINK GLOBAL
– Pinto Food Carrier
Quality stainless steel pots that stack into a handy container. I have successfully used these carriers for warming up/cooking food too.
580 Baht
(Approx 20 USD / 14 GBP / 25 AUD)
BUY LINK THAILAND / BUY LINK GLOBAL
4: Accessories
Useful additional accessories
– Battery Fairy Lights
As silly as it may initially seem, these lights provide a gentle glow in place of the harsh white light of regular camping lamps.
5: DIY Hammock – Tent
Hammock hack! A Hammock becomes a free-standing tent.
A simple conversion that turns a lightweight budget hammock into a tent.
*NOTE* this YouTube video illustrates the steps from the 1.20 mark onwards.
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
THATS ALL! SO SIMPLE, RIGHT!
A previous set-up video showing both my tent & hammock
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Nice set up for sure, but this will change the way you hammock for ever 🙂
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Great comment CEDE. Thanks! It does look cosy for sure. Do you still use a mat with that one too? Doesn’t the sleeping bag do the same thing really though? Have you found it invaluable?
Not sure it is an addition I need as it doesn’t really get so very cold, but I can see that it would come in handy for colder climates or very chilly camping nights.
My aim is to get everything down to only what is needed, so if I were to use something like that I think I would need to remove some other piece… hmm…
It is certainly food for thought!