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Here we will add tips and variations for different pitches other than the standard pitch. We should mention the standard pitch works well with standard set backs, but perhaps sometimes you may want to customize it for certain conditions.

Tip 1: Using the guy outs to maximize space. The side guy outs have many uses such as correcting for non perfect conditions and better wind stability. They can also be used to greatly increase space near the side walls. It should be noted the tents perform fine in high winds without the guy outs, they are not required , just a nice to have feature with a lot of utility.
To maximize space using the guy outs you will want to set it up with a slightly smaller diameter. Not a lot just about 1.5 or 2 inches smaller. The easiest way to do this is to just increase your setbacks a bit during set up. The pole will be an inch or two higher as well using this set up. When set up like this , you will have a little slack between each side panel and this is ok, because you will take it out with the guy out. The seam lines will be taught, there will just be a small amount if slack in the panels due to the smaller diameter. The guy lines do not need to be super long, and you can even combine 2 on one line fairly well to minimize stake usage although 1:1 is better. What this ends up doing is creating a much steeper side wall angle resulting in a more efficient sleeping space. It should be noted, if you are expecting a heavy snow, this is a good pitching option due to the steeper side wall.

Please feel free to jump in and provide what has worked well for you

Tip 2: For more ventilation in the summer you can use the inside tie outs to pitch the tent and flip the sod skirt up. This creates an air gap of a couple inches at the bottom allowing more venting. When you do this, you need to be careful of having tent stakes with sharp edges hitting the sod skirt. Stakes like the Easton work well for this since they have smooth edges. The only time we use this is if it is really warm out and want the extra air flow.

Most of us carry some type of paracord. Cut and loop on each end one piece the correct distance from door to door. Lay the cord out when pitching and you have your first two staking points.

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Tip 3: The vents feature a bendy material, so you can form them to shape. In cold weather, I often bend it down in the center to minimize heat loss and ventilation. When you want full ventilation, just bend them back to their normal arc.

Tip 4: For increased ventilation and good protection you can offset the doors a little bit, basically zipping the screen as a normal pitch and extending one door out a couple inches. The storm flap still provides coverage over most of the entrance. This greatly reduces condensation in warmer conditions.