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Alice Klassen
(aliceklassen) - F

Locale: Central California
 		Reducing condensation in Lunar Duo on 04/13/2009 11:19:57 MDT Print View

Last night my husband and I tried out our new Lunar Duo. The overhead condensation was so heavy that it was dripping on his face and he felt constantly misted. He halted his testing at 3 a.m. but my side seemed drier so I made it to my 5 a.m. alarm. The vestibule cover on my side was zipped and out to a foot above the ground. On his side it was unzipped and hanging down. My imperfect pitching had left more creases on his side--which I imagine resulted in the water sliding to the valleys and forming drops. When I slid my side up for more ventilation it got quite cool. Any suggestions or is this "how it is?"
James Dubendorf
(dubendorf) - M

Locale: CO, UT, MA, ME, NH, VT
Reducing condensation in Lunar Duo on 04/13/2009 13:49:21 MDT Print View

Alice,

Condensation in single wall shelters is subject to many variables. This is a great place to start.

http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/single_wall_shelters_condensation_factors_tips.html?forum_thread_id=8253&disable_pagination=1

Best,
James
Alice Klassen
(aliceklassen) - F

Locale: Central California
 		condensation on 04/13/2009 20:38:35 MDT Print View

Thanks so much, James, that article explains it all!
James Dubendorf
(dubendorf) - M

Locale: CO, UT, MA, ME, NH, VT
Re: condensation on 04/13/2009 22:28:55 MDT Print View

You're welcome, Alice. This article has helped me live in peace and harmony with my single wall tent!

James