Originally Posted by
Miele Man
That's why I've started carrying a tarp with me. It's a lightweight one and I pitch it before I put up the tent which goes under the tarp. That way the tent itself stays dry during both setup and takedown.
Cheers
In the past I've also carried a small tarp, 6' x 8', for the same reason or for a lunch break during rain. This has been during backpacking outings.