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11-07-2006, 06:29 AM
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Wet down bags
last weekend i lent my phantom45 sleeping bag to a friend for his first backpacking trip .the temps where going down into the high twenties so we set him up with extra layers for the night . he wasn't cold at all . the next day when i took the bag out of the stuff sack(sea to summit waterproof )it was wet with condentation .if it were a two night trip his bag would have been soaked.is this normal in down bags or is it just that type of bag.can i prevent this form happening again. what fabrics sh NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here
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#2
11-09-2006, 06:56 AM
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wet down bag?
I've been on several week long trips with my WM Apache. Several nights with heavy frost and more nig NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here
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11-09-2006, 10:21 AM
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It's a good idea to make sure there is enough air circulation inside the tent, to prevent condensati NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here
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#4
11-09-2006, 11:54 AM
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There are a few things you can do to minimize condensation on a down bag.
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11-09-2006, 10:15 PM
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11-10-2006, 09:11 AM
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A couple things that might be worth mentioning -
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#7
11-11-2006, 07:30 PM
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Last edited by ulyng : 11-11-2006 at 07:40 PM.
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#8
11-16-2006, 11:59 AM
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Was the bag damp when you packed it? I have never used anything but down and I have never(knocking NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here
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