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Black Diamond Skylight Tent: 3-Person 3-Season
Is condensation a big problem in this tent? Anyone own it? ...
By meg100307970
Ranked #267 - 3-Season Tents
May 18, 2011
Is condensation a big problem in this tent? Anyone own it? Experiences?
View Details: Black Diamond Skylight Tent: 3-Person 3-Season
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Eli Hauschild
Ranked #2 - 3-Season Tents
May 18, 2011
Meg, check out this link to trailspace.com. It has ten more reviews on this tent that will help you get a better opinion on the tent and condensation. http://www.trailspace.com/gear/black-diamond/skylight/ As with all single wall tents, you will experience condensation. Whether it's a big problem or not will vary with each person. I own a 2 person single wall and whenever it rains or is cold and humid, I will have some condensation on the inside. When this happens, I use the MSR Packtowel to wipe down the condensation, or I just wait until it evaporates. If I'm expecting to spend several nights in the backcountry and expect more than 1-2 night of rain, I pack my double-wall tent. If you are expecting to use your tent where it will be raining frequently and/or humid, you will be a lot more comfortable getting a double-wall tent.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [canopy] NanoShield (silicone-treated polyester), 100% ; [window] mesh; [floor] polyester, PU coating (2000mm)
- Freestanding:
- yes
- Doors:
- 1
- Number of Vestibules:
- 1
- Poles:
- 3
- Pole Material:
- DAC aluminum
- Pole Attachment:
- internal
- Floor Space:
- 36.6 sq ft
- Floor Dimensions:
- 88 x 69 in
- Interior Height:
- 42 in
- Vestibule Space:
- 10 sq ft
- Packed Size:
- 7 x 12 in
- Ventilation:
- mesh window
- Fast-pitch Option:
- no
- Trail Weight:
- 4 lb 2 oz
- Recommended Use:
- lightweight backpacking, mountaineering
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 year
Change me.