Is Condensation an Inside Job?

3 years ago by miles to c/ultralight

miles 4 points 3 years ago

Nothing more miserable than waking up soaking wet. Learning to sleep under trees, not out in the open, was key to me staying (mostly) dry. Skurka’s page on site selection really helped drill into my head how important it is.

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yowhat 4 points 3 years ago

Do you have a link to Skurkas page?

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miles 3 points 3 years ago path: 0 2494278 2501296 2504692, hotness: undefined, score: 3, children: 1
Linus_Torvalds 2 points 3 years ago

This is amazing!

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CluckN 1 point 3 years ago

I do not

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CharadeYouAreNot 4 points 3 years ago

Double wall tent for the win. Totally worth the few ounces to me to have that separation and keep the sleeping kit as dry as possible. I have been using the sierra designs high route 1p this season and it’s been stellar.

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miles 1 point 3 years ago

cool, whereabouts do you hike?

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CharadeYouAreNot 2 points 3 years ago

Colorado Rocky Mountains. Mostly Pike and Arapahoe national forest.

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BaldProphet 3 points 3 years ago

My new tent has tons of ventilation, so I got no condensation when I tested it. If you completely batten down the hatches and have no ventilation, you are guaranteed to get some condensation.

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miles 1 point 3 years ago

that is true for sure. site selection plays a role as well. where are you located?

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BaldProphet 2 points 3 years ago

California central coast.

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