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Your first strategy should be to avoid water as much as possible. You may not be able to prevent it from raining, unfortunately, but you can keep from setting up your tent where water will accumulate. Avoid areas just off shore as river and lake water levels can rise with precipitation or melting snow, or even tides when next to larger bodies of water. Next, try and put your tent on higher ground wherever possible and avoid areas where water obviously travels (check for natural trenches or subtle grooves in the ground worn by water). Definitely stay away from areas that are already wet, as this is an obvious clue that water will accumulate.

The next thing you should consider is keeping your tent from getting and trapping water inside. If your tent does not have a rain fly, or for further protection, bring along a tarp to drape over when rain is obviously on it's way. Take care of the bottom of your tent, making sure to avoid holes where water can seep in. Avoid setting up your tent on top of things that will wear the bottom (e.g. rocks, branches etc.) and use a tent skirt for further protection (a plan old tarp is a much cheaper alternative). Also try not to wear shoes and boots inside and keep sharp objects covered.

Finally, make sure you maintain your tent properly, as it will become less resilient with age and use. Patch up any holes, clean the exterior, remove dirt and leaves from the inside and air out your tent after every trip. Then make sure to store it properly only when it is completely dry.

Follow these guidelines and you will be as close as possible to never being wet inside a tent.

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