Trekking pole tents during the day?

[WYO_ATL]

If you are using your trekking poles during the day, what do you do with your tent if you are returning to the same spot? Just let it fall and put something on top of it so it doesn’t flap around in the breeze? Please clue me in.


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[mtnrunner260]

I did take a pic of it down but have done just that with the Silex. I'm not sure what I'd do of significant weather was forecast though?
-when you come back the bag and bivy totally make it look like there is a body in there.

 

[Hondo0925]

You have now realized the dilemma with this style of tent.
Prop it up with some sticks. Natures hiking poles

 

[BigDuckHunter]

That was one of the big issues I had when I first used one. I went one day without my poles and that was enough to convince me that trekking pole tents aren’t for me. Folks will say cut some sticks to fit it, but I don’t always camp where there’s lots of wood, nor do I always bring a saw.

 

[mostlybirch]

I just drop it down onto my stuff and throw some rocks or sticks on top or tie it down. Just like its a tarp.

Don't need headspace without heads.

 

[snowymtnwolf]

I personally set up and tear down IF I want my poles.

If I need my poles and weather allows, I drop or stash tent (in pack or in stuff sack).

BUT IF I needed to keep tent pitched, Then I use tie-offs to area around if able or use tree limbs to prop up until I return to use sturdier trekking poles.

IF you don’t want hassle and don’t have tree limbs to utilize, buy small carbon poles or extra hiking poles (can only prop one side up if weather allows, i.e. no rain or snow to worry about)

 

[IdahoHntr]

In my opinion you have 3 options with a trekking pole tent, especially if any sort of weather is possible.
1. Don’t use your trekking poles day to day. Save them for the pack in/out.
2. Tear down camp entirely and carry it with you. This is the use case that trekking pole tents make the most sense to me.
3. Don’t use a trekking pole tent if you are not carrying your camp with you.

I have a Gossamer Gear The One that can be a trekking pole tent that I really like, but if I’m not carrying it with me then I’m bringing the lightweight poles for setup. They add like 5 ounces and it’s worth it for convenience.

 

[tttoadman]

My small pole shelter only need one pole. I will use both poles for the silvertip if the weather seems bad. I try to carry one pole with me all the time so I can set up my tarp if needed for glassing or rain shelter. Years ago i made a 50" 5/8 pole that breaks down to about 10-11" pcs. I havent really messed with it in years since I just started dropping the shelter on the ground with no issues.