best equipment to stay and keep things dry

[SweetAss03]

As quickly as you can!

[bishopj]

Petty easy question you put the cover on your tent then pack up the tent
when you upack your tent the cover will help keep it dry the just mop out the
the little bit of water that get inside You can also setup a tarp and use it for a rain cover then set your tent up under the tarp.

[SassyWindsor]

I use 2 "Sea to Summit" dry bags. I usually put bag and cloths in one and all other stuff that needs to stay dry in another. I'll list some of my other uses for these versatile bags.

1. Flotation. Will float me and my pack when taking to the water, on purpose or not.
2. Pillow
3. Hang food
4. Transporting water
5. Melting large amount of ice/snow. Careful not to burn, melt or puncture.
6. Anchor. Filled with soil, sand, rocks, or water
7. Shower. With special attachments hang with tarp clip(s)
8. Carry fire tinder. Usually wood, straw or pine cones.
9. When all goes to heck, tie a string to one of the colorful bags and sling in a circle to alert the rescue choppers. (not had to use this one yet)