I experienced heavy condensation with the bivy bag set up both inside the bivvy and outside. I was breathing out of the bivy bag, so the condensation wasn't due to the breathing moisture. I stopped on a grassy field and the weather was clear. I was waking up around 6:00 in the sunlight. I'm trying to find a strategy to avoid this. Maybe avoid grassy fields?
Sleeping beneath trees and avoiding topographic lows can definitely help reduce how much dew accumulates on the outside of a bivy or tent (cool air settles in topographic lows, and dew can thus be heavier). Bivies are quite prone to condensation on the inside. Truly waterproof bivies are the worst for that; more breathable ones can be a bit better, but they're not as reliable if you're out all night in the rain, so it's definitely a compromise. That's why I prefer a mid-style shelter or a tarp over a bivy for most trips.
Yes, some work fairly well if you have enough clearance between the bag and your rear tire when you have the seat dropped. You can limit the drop with the WolfTooth Valais clamp, too. I use the Revelate Designs Shrew, Stoat, and Terrepin 8L all on my dropper posts.
This was a couple big days and one day out - Packer Saddle, Spencer Creek, back to Big Boulder to D'ville, up to Chimney Rock, back to D'ville, and back up to Packer Saddle.
Great motivation for keeping it light and moving quickly.
Keeping it light helps keep it so fun!
Thanks for sharing this!
Travelling light is the ultimate luxury! The more you do it the less you realise you need.
That's a great way to put it!
Where'd you keep the chair?!
It folds up to fit in the frame bag's map pocket
I experienced heavy condensation with the bivy bag set up both inside the bivvy and outside. I was breathing out of the bivy bag, so the condensation wasn't due to the breathing moisture. I stopped on a grassy field and the weather was clear. I was waking up around 6:00 in the sunlight. I'm trying to find a strategy to avoid this.
Maybe avoid grassy fields?
Sleeping beneath trees and avoiding topographic lows can definitely help reduce how much dew accumulates on the outside of a bivy or tent (cool air settles in topographic lows, and dew can thus be heavier). Bivies are quite prone to condensation on the inside. Truly waterproof bivies are the worst for that; more breathable ones can be a bit better, but they're not as reliable if you're out all night in the rain, so it's definitely a compromise. That's why I prefer a mid-style shelter or a tarp over a bivy for most trips.
@@kurt.refsnider thank you!
Is there any way to run a seat bag with a dropper post?
Check out the Wolftooth Valais 25. You lose a little of your drop, but it works great.
Yes, some work fairly well if you have enough clearance between the bag and your rear tire when you have the seat dropped. You can limit the drop with the WolfTooth Valais clamp, too. I use the Revelate Designs Shrew, Stoat, and Terrepin 8L all on my dropper posts.
What was your route and how many nights/where did you camp?
This was a couple big days and one day out - Packer Saddle, Spencer Creek, back to Big Boulder to D'ville, up to Chimney Rock, back to D'ville, and back up to Packer Saddle.
Where did ya put your blow up pad? Or did you bring one?
It's in my handlebar bag with my sleeping bag and pillow. See the video description for more on all that
What do you eat?
On this trip I had sandwiches, snacks, and grabbed dinner in Downieville when I passed through.
I seem to never be able to pack light lol!!