Northern Ireland Outdoors Forum - Hiking, camping and more
General => Gear Questions, Information, Reviews and Competitions => Topic started by: Typo-On on May 28, 2011
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Had my new laser comp out last night. Did the Brandy pad outing again ( http://www.ni-wild.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=1911.0 (http://www.ni-wild.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=1911.0) )with the addition of Donard summit. Woke up this morning and the inner had quite a few beads of water on the top.
When I got up I realised this was most likely from the large amount of water coating the inner of the fly. The fly inner was totally covered. I have assumed that its condensation.
My questions are:
1) Do you think my assuption is correct?
2) If my assumption is correct do you recommend a mod that lifts the ends up to help reduce it (Im certain I looked at one while looking into the laser comp). I think Terrna Nova may have put this on the new versions?
It wouldnt bother me that much except when I sat up I touched the top of the inner and let some in and getting out I got my back soaked!
On a side note one of the lace lugs on my Salomon Quests broke as I was doing up my laces, didnt even notice that they are plastic! So will be taking them back to Cotswolds, I assume they will need to be replaced as the boot looks like it would need ripped apart to replace the lug.
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Yea your assumption is correct. My laser used to suffer from it quite a bit; it is all down to setup. I normally leave the ends fully open so there is a load of airflow along with the internal vents. To hold the ends of the fly up you can just attach a small carabineer, which will act like a pulley.
Another method I use to keep condensation out is to open the outer zip bust above the covering of the storm hood this allows a bit of airflow while maintaining a waterproof shelter.
I do not have any pictures at the moment but the next time I have the tent up I will send a few on.
Matthew
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I think condensation tends to be a problem in all these one man tents until you find a compromise with the setup that allows better airflow. Thankfully there is a website with all your Laser Comp requirements :)
http://blogpackinglight.wordpress.com/laser-comp-mods/
Mine arrived last week, but as I'm not fit enough to be hitting the hills yet it's sitting at the foot of my bed dying to be pitched. Hopefully get a dry day I can at least throw it up in the garden to make sure everything is there okay :)