Tent Poles Articles & Videos

• Homemade Tent Poles

  Tent poles break, and sometimes not under the best of circumstances. While aluminum and fiberglass tent pole replacement kits are commonplace, they do you little good if you need them in the field. Also, many tents on the market come with n… read more

• How to Repair or Replace Fiberglass Tent Poles

  Fiberglass poles are still common in many tents because, while fiberglass may be heavier, it is generally cheaper than aluminum or other materials. When over-stressed, fiberglass cracks or shatters rather than bends, but patching fiberglass… read more

• How to Fix My Fiberglass Tent Poles

  Although it is heavier than aluminum, fiberglass tent poles are still relatively common because they are cheaper. When a fiberglass tent pole is damaged, the result is often a complete break in the pole. Standard fiberglass repair technique… read more

• Columbia Tent Parts

  Columbia Sportswear started in 1938 by German immigrants as a hat company in Portland, Oregon. The company evolved into a sportswear company with the release of its first fishing vest in 1960 and it has continued to expand into the outdoor… read more

• Pole Tent Parts

  Pole tents are the most commonly sold type on the market. Composed of a canvas exterior, ground spikes and poles of various makeup, they often have mesh windows and various other accommodations. Due to the strength of the pole-tent design,… read more

• How to Explore the North Pole

  Unlike the South Pole, which sits on the continent of Antarctica, the North Pole lies in the middle of the Arctic Ocean among constantly shifting ice sheets. This makes exploring the region arduous. The North terrestrial pole is often confu… read more

• How to Repair Aluminum Tent Poles

  Tent poles provide the rigid structural support for the tent, and, therefore, they tend to absorb plenty of strain over time. Even lightweight, durable aluminum tent poles can break, with two forms of damage being the most common. The first… read more

• How to Make a Tent Sign

  Most campers won't need to worry about putting a sign on their tent. If you're running any sort of large outdoor recreational or educational event, however, this may become more of an issue. Often times, being able to put up a durable, weat… read more

• How to Repair Tent Poles

  Finding out a tent pole is broken after you leave your house is one of the worst things imaginable for most campers. You can't put the tent up without worrying about it falling over and if the pole is severely broken, you won't even be able… read more

• How to Repair a Shock Corded Fiberglass Tent Pole

  Fiberglass tent poles with shock cords are generally tough and difficult to break. If the pole itself breaks, you may be able to patch it together with metal flashing, hose clamps and duct tape---until a replacement pole can be found. Howev… read more

• How to Fix Tent Poles

  Nothing's worse after a long day of backpacking than setting up a tent and hearing the sound of a tent pole breaking. Gain peace of mind by adding a tent pole repair sleeve and a little duct tape to your backpacking repair kit. These two it… read more

• How to Repair a Broken Tent Pole Joint

  Many tents use poles with articulated joints, made from flexible cordage. This allows a section of two or three poles that are meant to be used together to be easily assembled for use and then disassembled for storage. However, the result i… read more

• How To Extend Tent Poles

  Tent poles come custom-fitted for the tent they were designed for, so if you want to use those poles for something else---something longer---you have to figure out how to extend the tent poles. With so many types of poles on the market, it'… read more

• Aluminum Vs. Fiberglass Tent Poles

  Two of the most popular tent pole materials are aluminum and fiberglass. Wood, carbon fiber and plastic all have issues that prevent their widespread use. Because tent poles make up the support frame of your tent, what they are made of is i… read more

• How to Replace Tent Poles

  Camping in the backcountry is a rewarding, enriching experience. However, without the proper gear and supplies for emergencies, a backcountry trip can quickly devolve into a frustrating ordeal. Some of the many moving parts that ultimately… read more

• The Best Tent Poles

  Tents are designed to withstand a variety of conditions and environments, and thus are constructed out of materials suited for a particular grade of tent. Tent poles are one of the most important components in a tent because they provide t… read more

• Types of Tent Poles

  In order to endure wind and elements, tents must be made of high-strength materials suitable for the environment in which they are used. Strong, fabric-like coverings are absolutely necessary, but the real strength in a tent comes from its… read more

• Ten Reasons to Pack Duct Tape When You Travel

  Duct tape is probably the most versatile synthetic commodity in the universe. It has been know to hold furniture together, repair bike tires and allegedly eradicate warts. Stories of odd uses for duct tape fill online forums and include the… read more