Thanks! That is a great idea. Have you used trekking poles for smaller tipis?for small tipis like this i have been cutting a pole on site. carry an old glove to put over the top of the pole.
I see, ok good info! Do you think there could be better alternative poles to use material wise?Heck, I made a tipi that takes a 7’6-8’ pole and I almost always cut a pole for it. I have a string cut to length I use to measure it in the field packed with the tipi.
Personally, I would be hesitant to use a carbon pole as if you get your stove cherry red too close to the pole your tipi will come down on your head.
Given I’m new to the tipi game, I am thinking I’ll end up with a pole of some sort. I have looked at the argali ones and they are more budget friendly, I am just not certain if going the more budget route is worth it.Argali sells adjustable poles. I'll be the black sheep here and say for my shelter setup I don't want to be dicking around trying to find a decent branch and cut it to the right length, for a couple extra ounces to have my tipi pitched and tight when I set it up is worth it.
I have an Argali setup and like it so far, just don't have a ton of use on it yet. The pole seems quality and I don't think they'd leave you hanging if you had issues, the owner is on here and engages about products as well.Given I’m new to the tipi game, I am thinking I’ll end up with a pole of some sort. I have looked at the argali ones and they are more budget friendly, I am just not certain if going the more budget route is worth it.
Oh ok good to know thanks! I was looking at an Argali tipi, but I did get a nice deal on a SO Cimarron. I will maybe consider the Argali pole!I have an Argali setup and like it so far, just don't have a ton of use on it yet. The pole seems quality and I don't think they'd leave you hanging if you had issues, the owner is on here and engages about products as well.
I see, ok good info! Do you think there could be better alternative poles to use material wise?
Pardon the uninformed question, I have never had my stove pipe get that hot. Is it normal to get the pipes red hot on the exhaust? I use a Winnerwell nomad and make a conscious effort to not allow it to get that hot. Will I damage the stove and exhaust by getting it that hot?Aluminum or carbon...just be careful getting the stove or pipe too close to either.
Use a wood pole and there is no worry about heat wrecking the pole....plus it's less to carry.
I saw one guy who turned his aluminum pole into a noodle from his stove pipe being too close.
It's a good idea to keep your pole 10" or more away from the stove and pipe.Pardon the uninformed question, I have never had my stove pipe get that hot. Is it normal to get the pipes red hot on the exhaust? I use a Winnerwell nomad and make a conscious effort to not allow it to get that hot. Will I damage the stove and exhaust by getting it that hot?
I run a tipi with an aluminum pole but never thought of collapsing it because of heat.
Totally agree. We often set up in dark, windy, and/or snowy conditions, and often near treeline. I have the SO Carbon pole for my 6-man SO tipi.I'll be the black sheep here and say for my shelter setup I don't want to be dicking around trying to find a decent branch and cut it to the right length, for a couple extra ounces to have my tipi pitched and tight when I set it up is worth it.
Aluminum or carbon...just be careful getting the stove or pipe too close to either.
Use a wood pole and there is no worry about heat wrecking the pole....plus it's less to carry.
I saw one guy who turned his aluminum pole into a noodle from his stove pipe being too close.
Pardon the uninformed question, I have never had my stove pipe get that hot. Is it normal to get the pipes red hot on the exhaust? I use a Winnerwell nomad and make a conscious effort to not allow it to get that hot. Will I damage the stove and exhaust by getting it that hot?
I run a tipi with an aluminum pole but never thought of collapsing it because of heat.
Totally agree. We often set up in dark, windy, and/or snowy conditions, and often near treeline. I have the SO Carbon pole for my 6-man SO tipi.
We roll the stove hot... but try to keep at least a foot between the stove and the pole.
I keep a piece of aluminum foil in the stove bag to wrap around the pole if I am worried about heat.
I think if you keep your carbon pole a foot away or more you will be fine. But the aluminum foil is cheap insurance…I was going to try this when I go back in two weeks for another moose hunt, does this work? I thought about getting a cheap windshield cover and simply trimming....either way, don't want another warped pole this hunt compared to last year lol