{"id":10150,"date":"2016-10-14T15:43:44","date_gmt":"2016-10-14T15:43:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/?p=10150"},"modified":"2022-11-07T16:00:33","modified_gmt":"2022-11-07T05:30:33","slug":"how-to-repair-a-broken-tent-pole","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/how-to-repair-a-broken-tent-pole\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Repair a Broken Tent Pole"},"content":{"rendered":"

So, you busted a tent pole, and now you’re in a bit of a pickle. But there’s no need to\u00a0fret too much, fixing a broken tent pole is not only possible but actually quite straightforward.<\/p>\n

If you’re out camping, don’t let a broken tent pole cut your trip short. If it’s just the shock cord that’s come loose or broken, you don’t really need to do anything.<\/p>\n

Shock cord performs two tasks – it keeps all your pole sections together so you don’t lose them and it holds the entire pole assembly together making for easy\u00a0thread through the pole sleeves or loops on your tent.<\/p>\n

On the other hand, if you snap a pole, you’re likely to need to do a little emergency repair work at the campsite to keep your tent operational for the rest of the trip. This could be as simple as taking to the pole with a good serve of duct or gaffer tape or fitting a tent pole repair sleeve or ferrule.<\/p>\n

When you get home, you’ll be able to replace the broken section or the entire pole.<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s important to learn how to repair tent poles. <\/em><\/p>\n

Why it’s important to carry spare parts for your tent<\/h2>\n

This brings me to something that is rarely considered when camping but should be. You should always carry some spare parts and a repair kit for your tent when you’re out bush.<\/p>\n

You wouldn’t venture up Cape York<\/a> or the Birdsville Track<\/a> without a spare wheel for your 4WD, a repair kit for your air bed<\/a>, spare batteries for your torch, or a couple of extra tent pegs<\/a>.<\/p>\n

But, every day, people head bush without so much as a tube of seam grip<\/a> in their camping kit. Depending on your tent, it’s advisable to carry at least a couple of spare pole sections, a length of shock cord<\/a>, and maybe a ferrule.<\/p>\n

If you have a fast-pitch tent like a Coleman Instant Up<\/a>, Black Wolf Turbo<\/a>, or Fast Frame Tourer<\/a>, consider carrying a spare knuckle<\/a> and hub<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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On an extended trip, spare parts are a must.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

So, how do you fix a broken pole?<\/h2>\n

So, you’re home from your trip and have a broken pole to mend, or you’re still out there but have a pole section on hand, how do you fix it?<\/p>\n

Keep in mind, this article is aimed at broken fibreglass tent poles. If you have aluminium poles, many of these steps will be relevant but try and avoid cutting sections – buy a section that directly matches your tent.<\/p>\n

Also, many lightweight alloy poles have screw-in spigots at the end, with a hook into which the shock cord loops, making it easy to replace a section without replacing the cord.<\/p>\n

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You’ll need a few things to complete your repair.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Here are some tools and supplies you will\u00a0need:<\/h2>\n