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My tent pole snapped on the Lost Coast Trail last month
Honestly, it was the second night out and a big gust came through our camp near Mattole Beach. Heard this loud crack and my tent just sagged on one side. The pole section split right at a joint, maybe from a weak spot or just old age. I had to use some duct tape and a tent stake as a splint to get it to hold for the night. Tbh, I was worried we'd have to bail early, but it held up okay for the last two days if we were careful setting it up. Packing it away was a pain though, had to keep the broken piece separate. Has anyone else had a pole break miles from the trailhead? What's your go-to trail fix?
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davis.iris8d ago
Oh man, the "duct tape and a tent stake splint" is a classic move. I once had a pole snap on a super windy night in the Sierras and my fix was so bad it looked like a toddler's art project. I used a stick, some zip ties, and a whole lot of hope. It sort of worked, but the tent had this weird permanent lean like it was ashamed of me.
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