Nearly impossible to get the gear dry while is raining. That is the trouble with shelters designed for only fair weather. It is a cold clammy miserable situation and it does not need to be. A good tarp and a tiny wood stove/chimney is good for any season and only weighs 2lbs. plus the weight of whatever tarp you choose and thats for 2 to 4 people. Life is good sitting beside a little wood fire (no trace wood fire)even when its raining or snowing. see my other posts for pictures or google chimpac for other forums