12 Man Tipi Center Pole

[Sam01]

I have a Seek Outside Cimarron with a stove that I usually use with the carbon fiber center pole. I have tried it with a center pole I cut on location.

I got a Seek Outside 12 Man Tipi and was wondering if anyone ditches the heavy aluminum center pole and cuts a pine pole for the center pole?

I wouldn’t want to risk failure and ripping the fabric but would like to save the weight if possible.




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[huntsman22]

Aluminum weighs more than pine?

 

[Runningwater]

I haven't tried it yet with my 8 man but don't see why it wouldn't work if you were in an area with a good supply of lodge poles. Be sure it fits in the pocket in the top so it doesn't contact the silnylon.

 

[ozyclint]

i would definitely leave the pole at home if i knew i could cut one on site. you might have to make a board or use a flat rock under the pole for a little height adjustment.

 

[rayporter]

I cut a pole for a six man and an eight man but carry the al pole for the 12.

I don't trust finding one long enough and solid for the 12. besides once the 12 goes in weight usually goes out the window

and old leather glove make a nice cover for the end of the pole if you cut one.

 

[Sam01]

This area has lots of beetle kill so there should be a lot to choose from.

Good idea on the glove. I was going to try to smooth out the tip with a rock.

I cut a pole for a six man and an eight man but carry the al pole for the 12.

I don't trust finding one long enough and solid for the 12. besides once the 12 goes in weight usually goes out the window

and old leather glove make a nice cover for the end of the pole if you cut one.

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[Kevin Dill]

I think the lack of easy adjustability would be a negative for me. I know a rock (or 3) can make it happen, so it's a matter of preference. I'd be bringing the pole, but possibly CF if available. If you use a cut pole (even dead and dry) cover the tip as advised...you might prevent sticky pine pitch from getting into the cone of your tipi.

 

[Sam01]

Would you feel better about using wood if you pitched it as an 8 man tipi?

I think the lack of easy adjustability would be a negative for me. I know a rock (or 3) can make it happen, so it's a matter of preference. I'd be bringing the pole, but possibly CF if available. If you use a cut pole (even dead and dry) cover the tip as advised...you might prevent sticky pine pitch from getting into the cone of your tipi.

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[sneaky]

You have a 12 man tipi, at that point weight is irrelevant. I'd carry the aluminum pole and have one less thing to worry about.

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[Kevin Dill]

Would you feel better about using wood if you pitched it as an 8 man tipi?

No. A wood pole should theoretically work fine as long as it's sturdy and the right length. The issue as I see it is that tipi bodies tend to stretch some in wet or windy conditions, and the only way to tighten them up easily is to adjust the center pole...longer. To do that with a wood pole you'd need to shim under it with stones or something. I have lots of dead poles available near my camp, but I always take the provided pole. A wood pole is my back-up plan if needed.