How Do You Repair Aluminum Tent Poles?
Endeavor to repair your aluminum tent poles and you will learn many basic techniques to repair other outdoor equipment. Many tent manufacturers do not supply replacement tent poles. Remember to always take care of your adventure gear as it is expensive and often surprisingly fragile. Despite the most diligent gear care, accidents happen and often in the most inconvenient locale (the backcountry). Examine your tent poles to understand how they are constructed. Most modern tent poles are hollow. They fit together with a male end that slides into a female end. Running through the core of the pole is a bungee cord. Find the pieces that fit together. Lay the pieces out on the floor or ground in order. Thread the bungee cord through the tent pole pieces. You may be able to use the existing length of cord, but use a new piece if you have it. This will improve the durability of your repair. Double the bungee back along the outside of the pole sections. Slide the cord locks over the two ends of
