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Getting soaked is the absolute worst. How much condensation do you get and what do you do about it?

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

My new tent has tons of ventilation, so I got no condensation when I tested it. If you completely batten down the hatches and have no ventilation, you are guaranteed to get some condensation.

[–] miles 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

that is true for sure. site selection plays a role as well. where are you located?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

California central coast.