The tent poles for my Kelty Gunnison fold into 24-30 inch bundles. This is no problem for biking and fitting them into the rear pocket of the panniers, but I can see them being too bulky for backpacking.
Does anyone make shorter poles that would collapse into a 15-18 inch bundle? I’ve seen one site, but they also use super lite materials so the price ends up being more than the tent. I’m more interested in “packability” than weight.
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You should be able to buy pole pieces and shock cord (shock cord is a few $ on eBay) and make your own. Actually you could use the ends and shock cord from your existing poles.
It really isn’t a hard thing to do says he who hasn’t done it
(just replaced shock cord in existing poles).
Andrew
Thanks Andrew. I’ve seen the kits sold locally and was considering that. Maybe I should give it a go.