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DeerPath
02-26-2012, 14:32
I have a Big Agness Copper Spur 2 and was thinking the best way to set it up in a heavy rain without getting the interior wet. Any advice would be nice.:banana

brian039
02-26-2012, 14:41
Expect the interior to get wet in heavy rain and carry a bandana or something like that to dry out the floor when you're done setting it up.

Derek81pci
02-26-2012, 14:41
Yes, carry a lightweight towel... if you have to set up a tent in the rain... it will get wet. No way around it.

Morpheus
02-26-2012, 16:57
I have a Big Agnes Emerald Mtn. 1. My technique for keeping it dry in rain is: stake-out footprint, attach tent poles to footprint, attach rain fly, then crawl inside & set up the tent. Works well, But I'm going to get a Nemo Meta 1 so all I have to do is stake out 4 corners, extend hiking pole, , & climb in.

Nutbrown
02-26-2012, 17:30
I carry a hammocking tarp whan I tent. 10 oz, but I can set up the tent under the tarp and have a nice dry spot ready to sleep in.

HeartFire
02-26-2012, 17:40
All LightHeart Tents can be set up in the rain without getting the interior wet!
Judy - LightHeart Gear

Red Hat
02-26-2012, 18:53
you are so right, Heartfire! I set up my Duo one very wet day on the JMT just before the hail came. It was nice and cozy in our tent. Nothing got wet but my rain jacket.

Papa D
02-26-2012, 20:03
good skill - I use a variety of Hubba type tents - once the tent is out of the pack, I usually put the pack down on the ground and pitch the fly - next, I slide the tent body under and pitch from inside - it's a trick but you can do it - lastly, I run out and slide the groundsheet under the whole mess and adjust.

the easiest tent that I did this with was the one that I thru-hiked with - the Black Diamond (then Chouinard) Mega Mid - you simply placed the tent over you pack - I used a long staff type trekking pole for the single pole set up - worked like a charm.

For those of you that haven't seen one:

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1985 was cool

Bronk
02-27-2012, 03:41
If it is a freestanding tent you can generally learn to set up the tent upside down, then once the rainfly is on flip it over and stake it in the ground.

DeerPath
02-27-2012, 09:43
Thanks everyone for ideas. I'll practice Bronk's suggestion today and will get a tarp like Nutbrown suggested because I can use it for a kitchen and quick shelter, also.

Nick&Bruce
02-28-2012, 22:47
you are so right, Heartfire! I set up my Duo one very wet day on the JMT just before the hail came. It was nice and cozy in our tent. Nothing got wet but my rain jacket.

I have only made it out a couple times while it was raining but my experience with the Duo is the same; couldn't be happier!

Frog
02-29-2012, 12:17
Any tent that goes up as a tent body and then the fly will probably get some of the rain inside before getting it completely put up. I bring a SPONGE of some type along on most trips.

Wil
03-12-2012, 03:50
13. It took 13.

There is some serious slacking going on here.

OBXWaMi
03-18-2012, 18:01
Didn't think of this!

If it is a freestanding tent you can generally learn to set up the tent upside down, then once the rainfly is on flip it over and stake it in the ground.

I'm using Tyvek for a footprint and my rainfly doesn't hook to the ends of the poles. SO, I devised a method using masonry string with loops tied in the ends to make a bow with each of the poles. I cross them and hook them to one another at the top then throw the rainfly across it. Climb underneath to attach the rainfly fully, then set up the tent underneath as well. I've been practicing it and I've got it down to less than 5 minutes (indoors). I guess I need to practice in the wind and/or rain...