[pct-l] Hubba Carbon Fiber Tent Poles Weights

[Hiker97 at aol.com]

Go to the site below to see the  weight difference between the AL poles and 
the carbon fiber poles for the solo  MSR Hubba tent.  It is a whopping 6.3 
ounces.  This is huge.  It  brings the Hubba into the 2.5 pound range for a 
freestanding 360 degree view  tent with side entry.  Not bad at all.
 
_www.fibraplex.com/ebay/MSRHubba.htm_ 
(http://www.fibraplex.com/ebay/MSRHubba.htm) 
 
If you have the two person Hubba, then the weight savings is 9.3 ounces  over 
the AL poles.  Over half a pound in pole weight savings.  The  carbon fiber 
poles for the Hubba are new to their line up.  They have lots  of carbon poles 
for different tents.  It looks to me like they can just  about design any 
replacement pole set you need.  So, if you have tent you  know you are going to 
use for the 2007 campaign, then contact them and see if  they can make you some 
poles to save huge weights.
 
Your pal, Switchback the Pole  Setter
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