Condensation was a huge problem for me! I just bought a 2 man off-the-ground cot tent, about the size of a double bed, took it out to Peak District last weekend - minus 2 overnight (2 night camp - just me in it), tent is totally unsuitable for cold weather, no inner tent! I pitched the thing halfway up a hill, nowhere near any river or stream, tried middle of the night to fully open 2 HUGE vents, no rain or wind!!! But still ended up with a litre of water collecting on all tent walls, and ICE on my pillow! Coldest 2 nights I ever spent camping! Thought of using a tarp and slinging it over the top, making the main tent effectively an inner tent, but gave up and came home! Ground was quite boggy from previous heavy rains, will take tent out again in summer, it's still a nice tent and concept, love camping at the best of times.
@donnarobertson52843 жыл бұрын
I Been going about it all wrong, trying to keep out the wind and thinking the waters coming up through the tent but it's just condensation which I kinda guessed was happening never realise about the liter of water a night thing though, great video will help me a lot.
@trekitt3 жыл бұрын
Glad we could help! Harry
@Docprepper4 жыл бұрын
Venting and air flow are the biggest things. Remove that rain fly completely if you can and you’re solid. Great video. Thanks man
@Devast8r34 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, first time sleeping in my teton 1 person tent and i was blown away at the amount of condensation i wouldnt have believed the water bottle and thats why im here
@justinsandoval93096 жыл бұрын
Another great tip- use a sponge to wipe off and drain condensation.
@neemancallender90924 жыл бұрын
using the tent footprint isolates the rising damp from the ground and therefore less moisture in the tent If you are cooking, keep a lid on your pot to stop steam going in the tent
@jodofly11583 жыл бұрын
Less? So people without footprints literally drowned at night because my tent has a floor to it and condensation is still a huge issue for me
@duckmeat46743 жыл бұрын
A footprint is required regardless, however condensation still happens very easily
@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr28232 жыл бұрын
@@jodofly1158 what about damp rid for cars? It's the same stuff used in those silica packs that say POISON: DO NOT EAT, so watch it with kids/pets Oh, I bet rice would work, too. I don't know how much to use, tho it works as well or better than a baggie of silica packs if your phone gets wet.
@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr28232 жыл бұрын
Please use a CO detector or better yet. Cook outside, away from the tent. It's odorless; even a dog can't smell it.
@isreal3379 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, helped alot, also I would add moisture wicking materials to the inside on the tent.
@justmyopiniontoday75482 жыл бұрын
Good topic this. Very sensible to ask people for their experience so we can pool practical tips. Thx.
@EarlyMist5 жыл бұрын
Awesome tips. One of my own is I find a Polycro Groundsheet spread out over wet ground under the tent helps keep that wet substrata under the sheet. When you pick up the Polycro it will be wet underneath, but it saved all that ground moisture from invading your tent fly. That could be a litre along with your breath producing a litre. The Polycro is ultralight and doesnt absorb any moisture...so you just shake it dry the next morning...or night depending on how you hike. If you can create a ground level barrier between your tent and the ground INCLUDING vestibule areas to the edges of the footprint of the tent then condensation can be greatly reduced in troublesome areas. 👌👍
@justmyopiniontoday75482 жыл бұрын
This is really interesting. I'll definitely try a plastic sheet under the complete tent footprint. Seems logical that ground is releasing moisture into tent. Thx.
@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr28232 жыл бұрын
So, you're selling for them? Lol. Plastic tarp. For me. 10 x 12 feet (big tent. 20 bucks, Army /navy store. They also have a neat little dry fuel stove, also 5 bucks! Haven't tried yet.
@EarlyMist2 жыл бұрын
@@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823 you are replying to a three year old comment. And no...I'm selling for no-one. And I am still using the same tough as nails yet ultralight Poly Cro ground sheet I was using when I responded to this thread 3 years ago 🥱
@ilikethischannel57192 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this, I am thinking about bringing a small rechargeable fan, and placing it with the airflow facing out, near a low down vent in the tent, I don't know if this is helpful to anyone or if it will work, but in theory it should because on very still days with no wind you should be able to have some control of the humidity by doing this, I have also been thinking that I can use the fan to dry of clothes that have become wet, or have been washed.
@trekitt2 жыл бұрын
If you're happy carrying a bit of extra weight then I'm sure it'll make some tangible difference. Harry
@kevinpacker78054 жыл бұрын
I use a candle lantern hanging in the middle of the tent. Let it burn all night. I don't like or need the light but solely to stop the condensation. Works incredibly well.
@robbywhite42913 жыл бұрын
About how far from the top of the tent would I hang my candle lantern for this Kevin? Thanks so much!
@8006JuanNegro3 жыл бұрын
Isn't it a kind of dangerous? How do you manage to do it safe?
@maybesomaybenot16523 жыл бұрын
Same. I have an older aluminum candle lantern that uses the 'emergency candles'.. I also have set a small rock on top of it while hanging to add to the heat output.
@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr28232 жыл бұрын
Considering that nylon catches fire ridiculously fast (see YT for the kid who had a horrific accident with a blanket and candle, REALLY bad. I saw the thumbnail and had nightmares-tho he's an extremely sweet kid) not sure open fire is a great idea. ESPECIALLY while asleep! Jmo
@johnwells37905 жыл бұрын
I bought a dehumidifier for mine, also a full size blow up mattress does the trick to make it like a portable bed room in nature
@michellesovereign45644 жыл бұрын
@@Sean-li4jm I'd love to know too.
@billyjoedenny6 жыл бұрын
great tips sir, condensation is a battle in the winter.. also thats a great tent ..bill
@jhh2434 ай бұрын
Thank you brother!
@harleyhawk79595 жыл бұрын
not having a floor is a major problem. open ground with a cover like the tent just like a hot house. vapor rising from the ground and grasses. then just add body heat and breathing to increase
@Ivosajia12385 жыл бұрын
harley hawk it’s a one person tent with a floor. the area you see with grass is the vestibule to put stuff out side the tent but protect it from rain.
@jodofly11583 жыл бұрын
Mine has a floor and condensation is still a huge problem, it really doesnt change that much considering the most of the condensation is from your breath
@reficeul5 жыл бұрын
Great tip, thank you your video
@gagebenson7898 Жыл бұрын
I’m getting a jackery and I just got a fan that also has a heater built into it, but I’m looking for summer time fixes obviously not gonna run a heater while it’s already 70
@MultiOutdoorman4 жыл бұрын
A BIG one from my experiences is ... using a footprint/groundsheet to cover any exposed ground ...
@trekitt4 жыл бұрын
Good tip!
@freeman57993 жыл бұрын
What can be used as a ground sheet?
@jodofly11583 жыл бұрын
@@freeman5799 literally anything that doesnt let water through?
@tomas_horn3 жыл бұрын
@@freeman5799 I have an excellent result with bubble cushioning wrap (yes, those that pop). Weight nothing more than 20-30 grams.
@freeman57993 жыл бұрын
@@tomas_horn thanks, I will try this on the next camp out. I am fairly new to camping and yes, this moisture is an issue! Since my comment I've been using ordinary water proof tarpooling on the ground but I like the idea of bubble wrap, seems like it will be cushioned
@georgeohwell79882 жыл бұрын
Greetings from Northern Ireland....subscribed
@trekitt2 жыл бұрын
Welcome!
@trekitt Жыл бұрын
Although this tent isn't available anymore, we've got plenty of other options! www.trekitt.co.uk/camping/tents
@rogerkomula80576 жыл бұрын
Not much wood in your woodlands.
@trekitt6 жыл бұрын
Where we're filming is an ancient hill fort, therefore the entire top section (where Paul is standing) is clear, then the surroundings are all dense woodland. Our most recent video (which outer layer should you choose) is filmed in the woods next to the clearing. Kind regards, Harry.
@aaronfinnegan50355 жыл бұрын
hahaha
@walkingtwobytwo71224 жыл бұрын
Good tips thankyou
@poorpoora4 жыл бұрын
If the solution to condesantion is air flow / reduction of temperature inside then what is the point of having a tent? I thought the reason of having a tent is to have worm place guarded from elements like low temperature. If solution to condensation is to let external temperature in then it's like sleeping outside basically. Is it possible to have wormth and minimum condensation? How about camping in winter? Is it a choice between being cold or being wet?
@trekitt4 жыл бұрын
The tent's primary purpose is to provide shelter rather than warmth, whether that's from rain, insects, snow or wind. Your sleeping bag should be your source of warmth, then when you need to cook, get changed etc, you stick on a few insulated layers to maintain your warmth.
@jodofly11583 жыл бұрын
Tents dont keep you warm in cold weather to begin with, that's what your clothes and sleeping bag are for. Your tent is there as shelter
@shamanizing5 жыл бұрын
Hi,, great tips, thank you!
@_..____2 жыл бұрын
I love your dog!
@trekitt2 жыл бұрын
He's a good boy
@insaneprepper28326 жыл бұрын
Forgive a possibly stupid question, but where is your tent floor? Perhaps I missed something.
@trekitt6 жыл бұрын
The floor is only present in the sleeping area, the porch area is open to allow you to cook and leave kit in.
@2008MrsKim6 жыл бұрын
IT's to the far right of the tent. It's a separate room
@Devast8r34 Жыл бұрын
I wonder if damprid would work?
@pedroalonsofarias11 ай бұрын
What about using electric fans to circulate the air? Maybe point them at the roof also to have a twofold effect.
@trekitt9 ай бұрын
Always an option if you can justify the extra weight and power requirements in your pack.
@percyfrank3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video..what tent is featured here please?
@trekitt3 жыл бұрын
Hey John, it's the MSR Hubba Tour. Unfortunately they don't make it anymore though. Harry
@Bikepacking5 жыл бұрын
gOOD TIPSyou have that tent instock is it the newer model as i heard some problems with older model ie leaks thanks
@trekitt5 жыл бұрын
Yep, the Hubba Tour we have in stock at the moment is the latest version for the UK.
@D2D_URBEX Жыл бұрын
I have a Hi Gear Voyager 6 issue is condensation in the morning and coldness at night any help with how to solve as all vents are open (UK)
@trekitt Жыл бұрын
Pitching in the direction of the wind with the door, vents or both open really is the best way to limit condensation. You can't eliminate it totally and it may just be down to the fabric material of your tent and how many people are sleeping in it. Coldness at night will be largely down to your sleeping mat and bag combination-your mat plays a huge part in insulating you from the ground.
@D2D_URBEX Жыл бұрын
@@trekitt hi it's a tarp under tent and in bedrooms we have the foil under 1 air mattress and just a roll out camping mat on another but both with foil under them
@Taylor-jq6rl3 жыл бұрын
at first i was thinkin that there was a leak in my tent then the second day i observed everything and here it is! there was moisture inside my tent.
@trekitt3 жыл бұрын
That's physics for you! Condensation is inevitable, reducing it is what makes all the difference. Thanks for watching. Paul.
@Gggreen88 Жыл бұрын
U can get small dehumidifier for camping sadly no tryed any yet so cant suggest any good ones could u?
@trekitt Жыл бұрын
We've not used any either I'm afraid.
@martinrittau58732 жыл бұрын
Which tent is it?
@trekitt2 жыл бұрын
MSR Hubba Tour 2.
@EEM131E6 жыл бұрын
Just one point, if you are putting your wet gear into a dry bag, you do not need to put it outside your tent. Otherwise a very practical video. Many thanks for sharing.
@trekitt6 жыл бұрын
That's true; just to be on the side of caution we normally keep wet gear outside anyway. If the drybag isn't rolled properly in your sleep-deprived state, it leads to a lot of condensation which can be avoided by simply popping it just outside the porch in the drybag. Kind regards, Harry.
@VW_Bay7 ай бұрын
Would a fan inside the tent help reduce moisture?
@trekitt7 ай бұрын
A fan would help reduce moisture, another thing to carry and power on the trail, but if it works for you it could be a good solution.
@VW_Bay7 ай бұрын
@@trekitt tysm
@MrSquanchy3 жыл бұрын
Nice tips+ tent!
@trekitt3 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much!
@danielhanson4326 Жыл бұрын
A person can get one of those small they're really small battery operated fan and you can hang it if you got openings for the 10th to breed you can hang it and it will suck all the moisture write out all night long and their quiet
@povfreedom3 жыл бұрын
If it’s too cold outside to open a vent ? In a case of winter with very low temperatures especially at night ?
@trekitt3 жыл бұрын
There isn't really an alternative to venting unfortunately. I typically just use a warmer, more weather-resistant bag in the winter and leave the vents permanently open unless it's raining sideways. Harry
@povfreedom3 жыл бұрын
@@trekitt thanks for sharing. Appreciate it 🙂
@ONEFAITHofJESUS3 жыл бұрын
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ 5 Stars thank you! I had no idea one could cook anywhere near a tent ⛺️!
@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr28232 жыл бұрын
That was a very bad idea. It takes next to nothing to kill you with CO (carbon monoxide), namely in a small, damp tent. Either don't do it, or use a CO detector. The dog will freak if it goes off inside, tho.
@johnwells37905 жыл бұрын
Also a battery powered light switch for the wall 😂😂
@marywebb6722 жыл бұрын
I found my tent very wet on inner fly sheet from warm days and evenings with dense sea fret every morning. I've never had this with rainstorms. It's a new tent so I'm not altogether sure if it's the fret causing this. Welcome any ideas.
@trekitt2 жыл бұрын
The fret will indicate a lower external temperature, whilst you'll be heating up the inner of the tent. The two temperatures meet and cause more condensation on the inner. I carry a small camping towel (packs down into my pocket) to wipe away condensation in the morning before packing the tent away. Hope that helps. Harry
@marywebb6722 жыл бұрын
@@trekitt I'm not so sure if it's all that as it was absolutely soaking. Yes vents open and door zip slightly too. My other tent which was next to me and occupied no where near as bad as mine and just an average tent spec. I'm wondering if the proofing isn't finished good enough ? Vango banshee. My other two of this brand still ok.
@aych235 жыл бұрын
How would you avoid condensation when it rains? Seems unavoidable if you cannot open the fly. Any drying tips?
@trekitt5 жыл бұрын
You can't avoid it completely, but you can limit it. Opening the vents and pitching into the wind will allow airflow through the tent but generally won't allow water to pass through due to where they're placed. In terms of drying, we recommend either pitching the tent in the open when the weather is suitable and leaving to air-dry, or hang in a cool dry area such as a garage for 24 hours or more.
@DavidAnuszewski5 жыл бұрын
If you can somehow hang a tarp over your tent then you can at least open your windows. I pitched my tent between two big pine trees. Tied a long piece of cordage for my ridgeline and draped the tarp over that. On the sides of the tarp I used cordage & stakes to secure the tarp from the wind & rain. I also keep big towels on the floor of my tent for an extra layer of protection but you have to dry the towels out the next day because they begin to smell of mildew.
@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr28232 жыл бұрын
@@DavidAnuszewski I have a solution for that. Bungee nets. If you're driving just put the damp thing under it and strap it down. Assuming everything is in plastic trash bags (just in case), nothing will be wet. I did that on bikes for years. never had wet gear
@ianrudd74423 жыл бұрын
Some good ideas here. I have not thought about putting wet waterproofs in a dry bag outside the tent and I had not thought about using the top of the door as a vent. I have been guilty of not venting in the past, when I am sleeping. It does depend on the tent, The Akto does have some excellent vents at the ends which should be vented always except in vertical rain. The Hubba Hubba can also be vented well. Clearly I need to find the right place to pitch all too often I do not find that perfectly flat pitch which sometimes means that I don't have the ideal pitch. I always struggle with the Vango Halo. So next season I will practice practice practice and will even give sleeping without the flysheet a go.
@trekitt3 жыл бұрын
Hey Ian, you've got some good comments there. It is all about practice at the end of the day, and I admit I've been guilty on multiple occasions of rushing it and pitching on a slope! Kind regards, Harry.
@justmyopiniontoday75482 жыл бұрын
Hi thanks for sharing your experience. Should I understand you are saying that with tents you use if you pitch on incline that consensation will be worse because of reduced air flow? Or because all moisture at one end so more of a problem? How many inches height your referring to? Thx.
@steppib.45985 жыл бұрын
Murphy 👍👍👍
@paulmasters23426 жыл бұрын
What about a couple of dehumidifier in sleeping area? Cheap too?
@DavidAnuszewski5 жыл бұрын
Having electric may be an issue out in the middle of the woodlands
@jodofly11583 жыл бұрын
@@DavidAnuszewski there are many many options out there for dehumidifiers that dont use electricity, the little boxes of Crystal's for bathroom would work perfectly in a small tent and you can get like 10 packs for 12€
@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr28232 жыл бұрын
You'd have Damp rid for cars/garages. Rice. But I don't know how much. Save all those silica packs for these reasons. Lol. Watch with the kids/pets=poisonous.
@ChisungLee3 жыл бұрын
does MSR Hubba build more condensation than other tents?
@trekitt3 жыл бұрын
Hi, thanks for watching and your comments. The MSR is no more prone to condensation than comparable tents as condensation is hugely determined by environmental factors. Paul.
@effyleven4 жыл бұрын
Burning camping gas also gives off water, about I pint for each gallon of compressed gas. So try to keep the stove out of the tent.
@trekitt4 жыл бұрын
Good tip!
@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr28232 жыл бұрын
Camping gas can also kill you with carbon monoxide, unless I missed something. Anything that burns, particularly in small spaces, namely damp ones. You'll feel weirdly sick, go to lie down and never wake up. A not unpleasant way to die, (high CO normally kills you immediately) but unnecessary. Btw, it's odorless, even to dogs. Maybe use a CO detector if you want to cook inside?
@alipurnairawan72652 жыл бұрын
what brand of tent is that?
@trekitt2 жыл бұрын
MSR. This particular model isn't available anymore though.
@alipurnairawan72652 жыл бұрын
@@trekitt tnx mr... 🙏
@MikeStarkov6 жыл бұрын
What trousers are you wearing?
@trekitt6 жыл бұрын
Paul is wearing the Fjallraven Vidda Pro Trousers; you can find them here: www.trekitt.co.uk/8961/products/fjallraven-mens-vidda-pro-trousers-dark-greyblack.aspx
@Off-roader-4 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣 Pants. Pants are what go underneath your trousers
@MikeStarkov4 жыл бұрын
off roader liveing life in the slow lane you’re a funny guy. Tell REI team they don’t know English good enough for you 🤣🤣🤣
@Off-roader-4 жыл бұрын
@@MikeStarkov hahaha got to have a laugh in life mate it wouldn't be very good to just where pants when out wild camping may get stung by a nettle near the groin airia damn that would come keen haha so I tend to where trousers over my pants to save that from happening 🤣🤣 well gald av made you laugh mate brill video by the way definitely a thumbs up from me
@markuslepisto78244 жыл бұрын
How about buying a drysuit?
@trekitt4 жыл бұрын
Perhaps a slightly extreme solution. Thanks for watching.
@billyandrew6 жыл бұрын
Probably sounds daft, but why does nobody every mention silica in camping circles? Lol.
@Mel-qr5ob3 жыл бұрын
Once it's used it's extra water weight you have to carry home with you because it's not biodegradable. Basically you'd be better off bringing a sponge because the sponge can dry out while you hike... silica won't dry out unless you have a oven or a very hot day(ie the type of day where it prob didn't rain heavily last night).
@frfvipcom3994 Жыл бұрын
My tent does not have sides holes
@trekitt Жыл бұрын
Then I would focus largely on venting through the door(s).
@DelcoTrash2 жыл бұрын
i somehow still fill a tent with condesation even if the rainfly is off. i dont know man... i get wet every single time i sleep in a tent making me cold inevitably
@trekitt2 жыл бұрын
Which tent are you using? I would have thought it would be almost impossible to a fill a tent with condensation with no rainfly, as most inners are just mesh.
@lessismore830092 жыл бұрын
Follow wim hoff, you will be able to hold your breath all night 🌙
@Bizzybugproductions2 жыл бұрын
Follow Jesus, learn from Wim Hoff
@robertzeurunkl84015 жыл бұрын
The grass is green. Not sure how useful this info is gonna be. My tent condensation occurs in winter temps well below freezing. So, the grass is obviously not green, here.
@michellesovereign45644 жыл бұрын
Grass in the UK is pretty green all year.
@jodofly11583 жыл бұрын
@@michellesovereign4564 it IS green all year round, even during heatwaves and winter it stays green
@ghosthunter152 Жыл бұрын
I just piss myself at night so I don’t have to worry about condensation. Problem solved! Not to mention it saves me from a trip in the middle of the night!
@trekitt Жыл бұрын
I mean, that is one method although maybe not our first choice
@ghosthunter152 Жыл бұрын
@@trekitt 🤣
@pedro1970mayaАй бұрын
Never cook in the tent not only because of the heat/ burning danger it generates, but because of carbon monoxide, which can kill you, and happens to be odorless, colorless, and is always produced with combustion. You seem like an incredibly kind person, but if you don't point this out to someone who's new to this, you're going to kill someone by suggesting it is in any way acceptable, under any circumstances other than with a hot tent that is purposefully vented for that, to cook with a fire source inside a tent. This video causes me anxiety. I personally know people who have died of carbon monoxide poisoning.
@andrewjones55135 жыл бұрын
Get a canvas tent !
@effyleven4 жыл бұрын
Certainly, I never had any condensation in my Blacks "Good Companion" canvas tent. Google the name.. they are still around, and were famous back in the day (50 years ago.)
@kevinsbacon932 Жыл бұрын
Don’t use a stove in your tent because of carbon monoxide poisoning. Vestibule okay, but I wouldn’t do it inside the living space unless I absolutely had to
@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr28232 жыл бұрын
VERY concerned about the idea of cooking in the tent. Carbon monoxide sucks, even if it didn't kill you (had it). Small, damp tents are just BEGGING for CO poisoning. Either don't do it or use a CO detector. It's nasty. You can get it idling outside, even
@fuceye3 жыл бұрын
best way to deal with condensation in a tent is to buy a caravan...
@trekitt3 жыл бұрын
Fair point, but you may struggle to get a caravan up a peak in the Cairngorms!
@fuceye3 жыл бұрын
@@trekitt but you be dry , during your struggle
@jodofly11583 жыл бұрын
@@trekitt that's the least fair point I've seen in your comment section, it's about as useful of a point as telling a homeless person to just get a house
@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr28232 жыл бұрын
The thing that goes on the roof, extremely expensive