My tent pole snapped on a ridge in the Wind River Range last August

I was setting up camp above 10,000 feet when a section of my old aluminum pole just gave out. It was the main support for the rainfly, so I knew I was in trouble. I used some duct tape and a tent stake as a splint to get through the night, but the wind was brutal. Anyone have a good fix for a broken pole section, or is it just time for a new tent?

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wadefoster11d ago

Duct tape and a tent stake is the classic move. That's a solid field fix. For a permanent solution, you can buy a replacement pole section from the tent maker or a company like Tent Pole Technologies. They'll send you the right diameter and length. You just slide out the broken piece and put the new one in. It's way cheaper than a whole new tent and pretty easy to do.

spencer_thomas411d ago

Yeah, the replacement section is the way to go for a long term fix. I've used Tent Pole Technologies before and they're great. One extra tip, when you get the new piece, take a fine file or sandpaper to the cut ends just to knock off any sharp burrs. It keeps it from snagging the elastic cord when you slide it in and makes the whole thing run smoother.