Finally got my tent to dry out fast after a rainy trip in Vermont

I always had trouble getting my tent fully dry before packing up on the last morning. But a guy at the campsite showed me this trick of using a microfiber camp towel to wipe down the inside before you even take it down, and it cut the drying time by like half. Has anyone else tried this or do you just deal with wet gear?

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lisas782d agoMost Upvoted

Oh man, that microfiber trick is honestly a game changer. I used to just shake my tent out and hope for the best like @kim_davis mentioned, but then I had one trip where I packed it up damp and came home to a musty smell that took forever to get out. Now I wipe the inside down with a cheap microfiber towel before I even pull the stakes, and it makes a huge difference. I also lay the tent flat on the ground for a few minutes with the fly off if the sun's out, just to let any leftover moisture evaporate. It's saved me from having to set it up in the living room later for a full dry out. So yeah, I'm totally on board with the towel method, it's worth the extra minute.

owens.laura2d ago

Oh yeah the microfiber towel trick is a lifesaver. I actually bring two of those cheap car detail towels (they're like 5 bucks for a pack at the auto store) and wipe down the whole inside before I even pull the stakes. Then I hang the tent over a picnic table or a low branch while I pack everything else up. If it's really humid I'll also leave the rainfly off for an extra few minutes and let the breeze hit the mesh top.

kim_davis2d ago

Nah, is this really that deep? I've been camping for years and just shake the tent out, throw it in the trunk with the windows cracked, and it's fine by the time I get home. Unless you're packing up in a literal rainstorm, the microfiber towel thing feels like overkill for something that's gonna dry out eventually.