Mountain shelter LT dedicated poles?

[syoungs]

Hello all,
I have a mountainshelter lt that I'm hoping to make some dedicated poles for. I'm hoping to free up trekking poles for daily use, and not have to collapse the shelter for the day.

Has anyone else done this? I was thinking I voukd get some aluminum tent pole sections and shock cord them together, or even easier, buy a 2nd cheap set of trekking poles dedicated to the tent.

If I got aluminum tent pole material, what size would be adequate?

I know this somewhat defeats the purpose of the tent being designed to use trekking poles, but I like the setup and am not afraid of a minor weight gain to my pack if that means it frees my poles up to use during the day.
Thanks for any help!

 

[Jordan]

Hello all,
I have a mountainshelter lt that I'm hoping to make some dedicated poles for. I'm hoping to free up trekking poles for daily use, and not have to collapse the shelter for the day.

Has anyone else done this? I was thinking I voukd get some aluminum tent pole sections and shock cord them together, or even easier, buy a 2nd cheap set of trekking poles dedicated to the tent.

If I got aluminum tent pole material, what size would be adequate?

I know this somewhat defeats the purpose of the tent being designed to use trekking poles, but I like the setup and am not afraid of a minor weight gain to my pack if that means it frees my poles up to use during the day.
Thanks for any help!

Not sure the type of area you hunt but I have started cutting sticks as poles and stashing them for future use. Also I have had good luck pitching it without poles or a single pole between trees. 1st pic is pitched with a single pole between trees. Second is just a shot of a pole I made to use. I usually cruise through the same area and camp in the same spots so having a few pre made slaying around makes sense for me.

**added**
I think when I was researching this tent years ago guys were buying replacement handles for a swifer mop and using them as poles.

 

[syoungs]

Some of our areas are out in the desert where sticks and trees are few and far between

 

[j3h8]

Hello all,
I have a mountainshelter lt that I'm hoping to make some dedicated poles for. I'm hoping to free up trekking poles for daily use, and not have to collapse the shelter for the day.

Has anyone else done this? I was thinking I voukd get some aluminum tent pole sections and shock cord them together, or even easier, buy a 2nd cheap set of trekking poles dedicated to the tent.

If I got aluminum tent pole material, what size would be adequate?

I know this somewhat defeats the purpose of the tent being designed to use trekking poles, but I like the setup and am not afraid of a minor weight gain to my pack if that means it frees my poles up to use during the day.
Thanks for any help!

You can purchase carbon fiber poles from several of the tarp tent manufacturers, or even Amazon. At the same time, a cheap set of trekkers can be cut down to the size you want as the carbon poles can be a tad spendy.

 

[Pn8hall]

You could check out the z-flick poles from Durston gear. Made to replace a trekking pole for their shelter for this exact situation.

 

[.30WCF]

This year I got caught miles from camp, at dark, with a dead bull and one trekking pole. I knew then, bushwhacking on my second trip to the nearest section of trail, that the 10oz penalty for a dedicated pole for my HMG tent would be worth it for the hike in. It’s only when you are packing in or out, or if you move the spike camp. It’s not additional weight if you’re not moving camp. I won’t make that mistake again.

MSR Adjustable Tent Pole - Hike & Camp

Buy the MSR Adjustable Tent Pole online or shop all Hike & Camp from Backcountry.com.

www.backcountry.com

HMG makes a carbon one for a 2oz savings at almost x2$.


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[syoungs]

This year I got caught miles from camp, at dark, with a dead bull and one trekking pole. I knew then, bushwhacking on my second trip to the nearest section of trail, that the 10oz penalty for a dedicated pole for my HMG tent would be worth it for the hike in. It’s only when you are packing in or out, or if you move the spike camp. It’s not additional weight if you’re not moving camp. I won’t make that mistake again.

MSR Adjustable Tent Pole - Hike & Camp

Buy the MSR Adjustable Tent Pole online or shop all Hike & Camp from Backcountry.com.

www.backcountry.com

HMG makes a carbon one for a 2oz savings at almost x2$.


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Yeah the minor penalty for something dedicated is worth it to me. Wont always need to pack it, but when I do need it they could be a life saver.

I priced out some tent pole sections to do what I need, but decided to just get a 2nd set of trekking poles. It's only a few ounces heavier, and can be used as backups if or someone in the group breaks a pole for the final pack out. It also ends up being the cheapest option, using some cascade designs carbon fiber poles.

 

[.30WCF]

Yeah the minor penalty for something dedicated is worth it to me. Wont always need to pack it, but when I do need it they could be a life saver.

I priced out some tent pole sections to do what I need, but decided to just get a 2nd set of trekking poles. It's only a few ounces heavier, and can be used as backups if or someone in the group breaks a pole for the final pack out. It also ends up being the cheapest option, using some cascade designs carbon fiber poles.

Generally, I wouldn’t call 10-12oz a minor penalty for a dedicated item, but that day I did.
I need a poster board that says “Change my Mind.”


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[Lando]

you can also make useful poles out of carbon fiber or aluminum arrow shafts splinted together with aluminum tubing and cut to the correct length.

 

[nighthawkf-117]

If you decide to make your own, I've purchased pole sections from here before.

Tent Poles

 

[AKjon]

something like this might do the trick

Amazon.com

 

[syoungs]

something like this might do the trick

Amazon.com

I looked at these actually, for an extra ounce and a few bucks less, I can have a 2nd set of trekking poles. Gives me some redundancy and a loaner set for packs in and out if needed.