[pct-l] Repair of Carbon Fiber Poles

[Hiker97 at aol.com]

_gottawalk at pacbell.net_ (mailto:gottawalk at pacbell.net)   writes:

Beware,  carbon fiber poles are fragile. I snapped mine is a very heavy 
rainstorm as I  tried to push it through a wet sleeve and it was sticking. I will 
carry a 4  inch piece of tubing for a quick field repair.
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That is very interesting.  I  have had the same issue with carbon fiber 
poles.  You have to be  gentle.  I have a very light repair tubing too, that I will 
carry if I get  some carbon fiber poles.  
 
One thing about the Hubba tent is  that it uses clips to attach the poles to 
the tent.  That might be a little  easier, but I have learned my lesson about 
being rough with carbon fiber  poles.  That does not work.
 
I wonder about the 40 mph wind limitation too with the Hubba tent.  On  the 
PCT you can easily face winds above that.  But if you pitch your  shelter 
wisely, then may be that is not a big deal.  Many times I have  heard the wind 
around the camp area and it sounds like it is going 70 mph.   All the noise gets 
your attention.  That is why I carry ear  plugs.  :-)
 
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