stry wrote:High vents kept open and free flow in near the ground seems to be the combo that has worked for me. .
stry wrote:The bane of my small tent existence !!! It wasn't anywhere near the problem with my Paddy Pallin stormtite japara tents that it is now. Progress
High vents kept open and free flow in near the ground seems to be the combo that has worked for me. Opening the door doesn't seem to work as well, perhaps because without an additional vent, preferably high up, convection flow is not particularly encouraged. Ultralite also means minimizing internal space, which also increases condensation. Trailstars and the various "Mids" seem to work ok in Aust, but aren't good where there are a lot of leeches.
And also cover the ground in the vestibule, especially if the outer door is closed.
icefest wrote:
Leaxing the doo open .
Gadgetgeek wrote:nylon does have some affinity for water, and condensation requires something to condense onto, so it could be that nylon permits a higher level of nucleation (like a dirty glass makes more bubbles) but i may have my physics wrong.... Since until recently there were few options for tent material, just differing coatings it would be hard to tell if that was the case. I wonder if nylon is more prone to condensation, or if the other materials shed the tiny bit of water more freely in some way. just like some materials can feel dryier or wetter even when they contain the same amount of water.
nq111 wrote:Solid inners with DWR treatment are the way to go.
Lophophaps wrote:Tents suffer from condensation. How is condensation minimised? Most tents have a gap between the fly and the ground, and air can circulate, more so on windy nights. Would a high or side vent assist, leaving the door open, stopping breathing while asleep?
walkon wrote:I haven't seen the cessation of breathing method work to great effect the next day. Though there's always a first time for it, maybe icefest has got some ideas for that one
Gadgetgeek wrote:nylon does have some affinity for water, and condensation requires something to condense onto, so it could be that nylon permits a higher level of nucleation (like a dirty glass makes more bubbles) but i may have my physics wrong.... Since until recently there were few options for tent material, just differing coatings it would be hard to tell if that was the case. I wonder if nylon is more prone to condensation, or if the other materials shed the tiny bit of water more freely in some way. just like some materials can feel dryier or wetter even when they contain the same amount of water.
Mark F wrote:nq111 wrote:Solid inners with DWR treatment are the way to go.
The main effect of this is not that it reduces the amount of condensation but rather that it helps stop it getting into the inner tent and onto the occupants and their gear.
icefest wrote:walkon wrote:I haven't seen the cessation of breathing method work to great effect the next day. Though there's always a first time for it, maybe icefest has got some ideas for that one
Hahaha,
I'm not sure if it was here or on BPL, but I've had a debate on the possibility of using an anesthetic circuit open to the outside. That way you can remove moisture directly.
photohiker wrote:Add a heat recovery ventilation system for winter:)
Franco wrote:By going the HUT way you might swap condensation for condescension.
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