[pct-l] Failed Bag/Tent Combination

[Steven.Setzer at Colorado.EDU (Steve Setzer)]

It sounds like you would have had a problem in any tent.  Tents aren't any
better than tarps when it comes to condensation (in my experience). You
can get a bag with dri-loft or some other type of waterproof or resitant
shell if you're worried about it. That cuts down on breathability though.
Sometimes your stuff just gets wet and that's the way it is.  Especially
when the air is saturated.

Steve

On Mon, 5 Jan 2004, Jim Keener wrote:

> Greetings:
>
> I camped at Point Reyes National Seashore in Marin County, California this
> weekend at a place called Glen Camp. Don't know the temperature, but there
> was frost on the ground and my Tarptent, and puddles had frozen over. There
> was fog in the air and the ground was super-saturated due to recent deluges
> in the area.
>
> I was very cold when I got in the bag (Marmot Helium - rated to 15F) and
> never did warm up well. Lots of condensation - on the tent and the bag. The
> bag got wet from the condensation. By 4 a.m., I was shivering. Got up, ate
> and hiked.
>
> This was okay for one night. But I'm concerned about Washington. The idea of
> putting that bag away wet and getting back into it without its being dried
> has me very concerned. I'm looking for ideas.
>
> I still like the Tarptent a lot and plan to carry the Helium on the JMT part
> of the trail, but as I wrote, I am concerned about Washington.
>
> Peace,
> Jim
>
> http://pct04.com
>
>
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