My tent pole snapped on the Lost Coast Trail last weekend

I was setting up camp near Punta Gorda when a gust of wind caught the fly. Heard a loud crack and my main pole just gave out. Had to MacGyver it with some duct tape and a sturdy stick I found. Spent the whole night listening to it creak. Anyone have a good fix for a broken pole section, or should I just replace the whole tent?

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the_julia3d ago

Check the pole material. Is it aluminum or fiberglass? That changes what kind of fix will actually hold.

wesley_fox923d ago

My buddy had that happen on a trip up north. He got a pole repair sleeve from an outdoor store and it held up for years after. Might be worth trying before you buy a whole new tent.