I can't tell you how many times I've seen reviews, guides and individuals bemoan most non European tents not allowing one to pitch tents fly first so one can keep the inner dry while pitching in rain. I consider that a very important feature and today it occurred to me there did not appear to be any reason why I could not do it with my Big Agnes Copper Spur. Turns out its easy and only takes no extra time, in fact it has some advantages for non rainy use. This should work for any BA tent using a clip on inner.

I cant be the only one who knows this but thought I'd post to bring this to more peoples attention.