Pitching tent in rain

[Mongoose2]

Like some here, I carry a (knockoff) shamwow (actually 1/2) to soak up any moisture. I also use it for cleanup on other tasks as well. I have put up my tent in very poor conditions and the amount of rain in the tent afterwards is minimal.

[bulldog49]

The advantage afforded when pitching in the rain was the primary reason I switched to a single wall. I can't speak about other single wall tents, but my SMD Lunar Solo has never given me a condensation problem.

[Cookerhiker]

The advantage afforded when pitching in the rain was the primary reason I switched to a single wall. I can't speak about other single wall tents, but my SMD Lunar Solo has never given me a condensation problem.

And it's also kept you dry inside?

[Ewker]

I use to carry a small tarp and put it up first. Then I could just sit under it untils the rain stops or pitch the tent under it.

[TACKLE]

Just go with a tarp. Lay down your pack under your tarp,set up tarp,then spread out your groundsheet,and your set. Tarp setup will not have condensation problem,and hence a drier slleeping area.

Aloha and good luck