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Old 11-09-15 | 04:58 AM
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There have been a couple times when I don't think my tent got to dry out for a week straight. It got packed into a dry-bag every morning with it wet. I was concerned in the beginning, but the tent never showed a sign of any issue. I don't worry about it anymore. However, I would Not leave a wet tent packed for multiple days. Either use it or dry it out.
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Old 11-09-15 | 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Leebo
I use a hammock. Just shake off the tarp and roll it up. Tent? Wipe it down and let dry in the sun while packing up?
Hammock is the way to go!
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Old 11-12-15 | 12:30 AM
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I tour for two weeks at a time on logging/minining roads in Northern Ontario Canada. Sometimes it rains heavy and long. I've taken to first pitching a light-weight tarp over where my tent will go. That allows me to pitch or take down my tent without the tent getting wet even in a heavy downpour. The tarp is useful for other things too.

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Old 11-12-15 | 05:12 AM
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I've done dozens of two or three month tours primarily camping.
Except for places like Nevada, I just roll it up wet - but - -

My tent is always easy to access -
When the sun comes out, bright and strong,
I pull it out and spread it on the ground.

Even one day cooking in its own juices, a tent gets skanky.
And yes, it gets difficult when you have day after day of rain.

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