Fix your aluminium tent poles

March 2013

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March 2013

Slide the small repair pole over the broken section and tape it. Photo: File
Whether they are Easton, Yunan, DAC or something else, a spilt or broken section can cause a mini disaster. Replacing a broken pole section in the field can be tricky even if you have a spare section with you. Most tent manufacturers supply a small pole repair sleeve that you slide over the broken section […]
Alistair Hall

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