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Just realized I've been setting up my rainfly wrong for years

I was camping at Mount Rainier last weekend and got caught in a real downpour. My old Kelty tent started leaking at the corners, which never happened before. A ranger walked by and pointed out I'd been attaching the fly so it was touching the inner tent wall, which lets water wick right through. Anyone have a good method for getting that perfect taut setup in the wind?
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loganprice
loganprice1mo ago
Actually, you want it taut but not drum-tight, or the seams can tear.
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reese_lane29
Nah @loganprice, I've always cranked it tight with no issues.
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