Episode 83 | Shelter Condensation

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Summary

In today’s episode of the Backpacking Light podcast we’re going to talk about managing condensation in shelters.

In this Episode:

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• Upcoming Live Event – BPL Basecamp
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Shelter Condensation

• Introduction to condensation – is it really an issue, or is it overblow?
• Predicting vapor pressure differential
• Climate factors that increase condensation accumulation – high humidity, low temperature, and weather conditions (especially wind)
• Personal factors – your breath, and wet clothes and gear
• Tent design – pros and cons to single wall versus double wall shelters
• Campsite Selection – wind exposure, proximity to water, elevation, and terrain considerations
• Techniques to minimize condensation – ventilation techniques for your shelter, shelter management, sleep system management, and clothing management
• Managing unavoidable condensation – cold weather camping, and camping in rainy and humid conditions

Q&A

What temperature and humidity range do you decide to layer quilts vs just bringing a winter bag?

– JP Balisteri, via Instagram

What do you recommend to do for a pyramid shelter in pouring rain most of the night?

– Natenelson84, via Instagram

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Featured Products

• Slingfin NFT (Tarp)
• ZPacks Hexamid Pocket Tarp
• Locus Gear Khufu DCF-B
• Tarptent Dipole 1 Li & Tarptent Dipole 1 DW

Links and Mentions:

• WEBINAR: Your Tent, Your Campsite, Your Comfort Webinar
• VIDEO / GEAR TESTING & RESEARCH: Using Vapor Pressure Differential to Predict Condensation in Tents
• COURSE: BPL Basecamp