Originally Posted by
russb
Another benefit to the reverse-order setup (rainfly first, then inner-wall) is if you do it in good weather. It will allow the reverse take-down in nasty conditions. So the inner wall and your stuff stays dry and gets packed and the rainfly/poles are last and can be placed in an outer pack pocket. Often you can setup the tent when the weather is good, but in the morning it is pouring rain and trying to take it down, fly first will soak the inner wall. As i mentioned in my first post, not all tents can be done in the reverse order. I know the MSR Hubba can be done this way.