Swag condensation?
Submitted: Saturday, Jul 30, 2016 at 11:14
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Hi all, quick question, I've used our swag a few times, but interested to know, with two in the swag, would you get condensation? Any one had a problem with it, just querious, as won't want our sleeping bags getting damp.. Thanks all.. Odog
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Reply By: Member - ACD 1 - Saturday, Jul 30, 2016 at 11:28
Saturday, Jul 30, 2016 at 11:28
Now this has the potential to go in two completely different directions LOL
All swags, tents and caravans etc experience condensation
The amount of condensation you experience will depend on when and where you use the swag. The main factors will be the outside temperature and humidity and the amount of breathing inside the swag(with two in the swag you will get more).
To combat condensation, make sure you have plenty of ventilation - leave the end flap open. I also have a chamois in the swag and give it a wipe over before I get out. If it gets really bad, you can put a fly over the top - this seems to help.
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Reply By: Member - Odog - Saturday, Jul 30, 2016 at 12:28
Saturday, Jul 30, 2016 at 12:28
I've used
mine a few times, but can't recall condensation, also used my sons double swag on a trip we did around the SW WA, same again, can't recall getting any, was quite cold at night, and remember pulling the top up, to keep a bit of warmth in.. On the Simpson trip coming up, my wife has never slept in a swag, so thought we would take it with us, so Sue can get the full experience. Will be taking a foam filled self inflating mattress, to be used in both tent and swag, seeing how small the swag rolls up without the mattress, thought will throw it in some where. Like the idea of a chamois or towel to give a quick wipe, before disturbing it to much.. Thanks guys.. Odog
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Reply By: Member - John - Saturday, Jul 30, 2016 at 12:48
Saturday, Jul 30, 2016 at 12:48
G'day, have used a swag for many years, single and double and never had condensation, I use doona and sheets. Had some mates travel with me once, they used swags and sleeping bags, every morning they had to dry the sleeping bags, absolutely drenched. I think it is the sleeping bag in the swag that causes the condensation. Have no idea why though.........
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Follow Up By: Member - ACD 1 - Saturday, Jul 30, 2016 at 20:52
Saturday, Jul 30, 2016 at 20:52
You know, you might be right there
John...
We use doonas and sheets in our swags, I like to regulate my temp by sticking my feet , bum and shoulders or combos there of out of the doona.
I've never really had much condensation, compared to others we have camped with. They have all had sleeping bags!
When I do get condensation, it is directly above my head (according to my wife it is snore juice brought about by drinking red wine before bed!) I just use a car chamois to dry it of before I get out.
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Reply By: Crusier 91 - Sunday, Jul 31, 2016 at 07:05
Sunday, Jul 31, 2016 at 07:05
We are another one that does not experience condensation inside the our swag.
We have slept in many freezing cold nights in the Flinders without any problems.
ARB double swag.
ARB mattress with sheepskin underlayer.
Mattress sheet, cover sheet, 2 x double -2 rated quilts with a hot water bottle.
Swag on top of a ground sheet and under a awning.
I think the main reason for no condensation is the swag is under a awning.
Having said that, the awning is saturated.
Same results with the bed ends canvas on our camper, no condensation when the bed end flies are out.
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