Gear Review
The North Face Vario 23 Tent 2-Person 3-Season
Great tent, but condensation is painful
By carbonhiker
Ranked #1668 - 3-Season Tents
October 7, 2009
I realize that a single wall tent is going to build condensation. There was a night in using this tent on a beach of the Mississippi river where I forgot to unzip the ceiling vents and the condensation was worse than ever. For me what I have found is that there will always be some level of condensation.
Overall I like the tent for all of the reasons listed above. It is easy to use, small, lightweight.
I have used the tent a dozen of times and the best part was that I got it for $99 at REI. I am wondering however if normal tents with a separate rainfly (like the marmot limelight) have condensation issues? Is this just because of the single wall or due all tents get wet from the inside? If someone could answer this question it would be greatly appreciated.
View Details: The North Face Vario 23 Tent 2-Person 3-Season
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [Body] 33D 244T nylon with silicone, 1500mm PU; [floor] 50D 270T nylon taffeta coated with 3000mm PU
- Freestanding:
- Yes
- Poles:
- 3
- Pole Material:
- DAC Featherlite NSL reverse-combi aluminum
- Doors:
- 1 D-shaped
- Clip / Sleeve:
- MicroClip
- Floor Space:
- [Area] 32sq ft (2.9sq m); 84 x 54in (213 x 137cm)
- Interior Height:
- 40in (101cm)
- Vestibule Space:
- 7sq ft (0.7sq m)
- Seam Sealed:
- Yes
- Bathtub Floor:
- No
- Ventilation:
- High-low venting through mesh panels, overhead vents
- Packed Size:
- 24 x 7in (60 x 17cm)
- Weight:
- 4lb 4oz (1873g
- Recommended Use:
- Backpacking, camping
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
Change me.