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    Do you remove the guy lines from your tent when you pack it up in the morning or do you leave them on? Also, when your trip is over, do you remove the guy lines when storing your tent until your next trip?
    Sorry to be a pain with such an ignorant question -
    Thanks in advance for your patience and advice.

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    I leave them on - they're sure to get lost otherwise. I thoroughly air dry my tent outdoors and in the basement, then store it loosely in a pillow case. Mildew can ruin a tent, so drying before storing is key.

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    I like to keep all if my lines and stakes in one bag at home and I like to clean them up if they're caked in mud or have sap on them, but I leave them on my tarp during my trip to make setup quicker.
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    I leave all the guy lines on my zPacks Hexamid, even between trips. I've replaced the guy lines a couple of times due to abrasion. Otherwise, easiest to just leave them on.

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    Leave them on.

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    My tent doesn't really have guy lines as such and are part of the tent. Which is nice, since there isn't anything much to trip over.
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    Leave 'em. Inspect and replace as needed.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DrL View Post
    Leave 'em. Inspect and replace as needed.

    ^^^^^.......

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