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After my sleeping bag soaked through on a rainy Oregon coast trip, I realized most reviews don't mention how long a tent's rainfly really takes to dry.
I spent a miserable morning in a damp, 45-degree fog because my 'quick-dry' fly was still heavy with dew after 4 hours, which made me check the seams on all my gear.
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river1823mo agoTop Commenter
Everything's "quick-dry" until you actually need it.
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wren_smith443mo ago
Ever notice how many things are labeled "quick" or "easy" that just aren't? River182 is right about quick-dry stuff, but it's the same with "instant" meals or "one-click" setups. They always seem to need way more time or steps than they promise. It makes you wonder if the label is just there to get you to buy it.
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paige87026d ago
The "one-click" setups thing gets me. Bought a tent last year that advertised "instant pitch." Took me 45 minutes in the dark with the poles all tangled. At least your rainfly didn't rip when you finally got it dry.
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