[pct-l] Managing condensation;

[Kevin]

Baklavas do that well, but I hate wearing things over my mouth. I use a hat and/or a buff. 

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On Apr 1, 2011, at 4:20 PM, Paul Robison <paulrobisonhome at yahoo.com> wrote:

> with the vestibules open,  even open just the bottom 18 inches or so i seem to 
> be able to keep it at bay...
> 
> ... it's more when i cinch it down tight.   being from the 'double walled' 
> world... i would cinch my heavier marmot tent down right to the ground, and the 
> rainfly would flow water inside and out;  but it would not get into the mesh 
> area that i sleep in.
> 
> with the single wall tent;  you don't have the option of just ignoring 
> condensation.  
> 
> 
> last night we did everything cinched down tight all the way;  tonight we will 
> keep a side open.  it's warmer tonight, but it pouring rain right now,  
> currently the tent is holding; though one stake got pulled out of the ground;  
> it folded in on itself on that corner, and the bathtub floor did it's job,  the 
> quilt is still dry.
> 
> one thing i definitely need is some kind of face muff;  i felt like my nose and 
> lips were going to fall off, despite having sweaty feet.
> 
> ... anyone have good suggestions on how to keep the face warm without feeling 
> suffocated?
> 
> 
> 
> 
> ________________________________
> From: Edward Anderson <mendoridered at yahoo.com>
> To: Paul Robison <paulrobisonhome at yahoo.com>
> Cc: pct-l at backcountry.net
> Sent: Fri, April 1, 2011 7:10:32 PM
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Managing condensation;
> 
> 
> Paul,  I never had a condensation problem when I had the rain fly up on my 
> Hubba tent. It is pretty well ventilated.  I didn't often use the rain fly - 
> only if I wanted privacy or when it was raining or when my barometer indicated 
> that it might rain or snow. I did have to put it on in the middle of night a 
> couple of times when I was wrong and it rained. Most often I did not need the 
> rain fly at all. I did appreciate the netting to keep the insects and other 
> critters out. And I like to be able to look outside - and to see my horse and 
> nature all around. I never stored food inside my tent. Those who do sometimes 
> have rodents chew there way in.
> 
> MendoRider
> 
> 
> 
> 
> ________________________________
> From: Paul Robison <paulrobisonhome at yahoo.com>
> To: pctl <Pct-l at backcountry.net>
> Sent: Fri, April 1, 2011 8:07:37 AM
> Subject: [pct-l] Managing condensation;
> 
> Hello all,
> 
> So last year I did a double walled tent and it was pretty straight forward;  
> take the fly off and shake lime he'll ( it would be soaked top and bottom, but 
> nothing would get In the mesh part of the tent.
> 
> This year we are trying a hybrid tarptent;  which is roomy; airy;  but last 
> night got covered in condensation,  inside and out.
> 
> We had he whole thing sealed up,  flaps closed, vestibules closed... To try and 
> keep some cold out...  But it ended up being a sheet of frost outside and 
> significant ice inside... 
> 
> 
> Obviously  in warm weather just leave the vestibules drawn back... But any good 
> tips for the cold nights (last year we'd be in the 20's F.)  to manage keeping 
> cold out and not filling with water inside.
> 
> Our quilt was PLENTY warm so if we need to just leave the vestibules open to the 
> winter wind let me know,
> 
> Thanks so much for any feedback and advice,
> 
> Paul
> 
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