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TENT POLES- ALUMINUM
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approx wt per pole length 1-24 25-99
.340 diam
#4018 section with insert  .340" diam-  black .80 oz/24 gm 18" $2.49 ea. $2.10 ea.
#4019 section w/o insert   .340" diam-  black .70 oz/21 gm 18" $1.99 ea. $1.75 ea.
    DISCOUNT: 1 pole without inserts only 15 1/2" long $1.71 each (note only 1 available)
        Special note: 10 poles w/insert weigh 8.30 oz/238 gm
#4070 section with insert  .340" diam-  black 1.15 oz/34 gm 26" $3.79 ea. $3.55 ea.
#4071 section w/o insert   .340" diam-  black 1.05 oz/30 gm 26" $2.75 ea. $2.50 ea.
dThe #4071 (poles w/o inserts) are on backorder until about 5/23/08-you may want to consider the 18" poles # 4019 as a substitute  
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.344 diam- NANOLIGHTS
#4080 section with insert  .344" diam-  black .65 oz/19 gm 18" $2.95 ea. $2.50 ea.
#4081 section w/o insert   .344" diam-  black .50 oz/17 gm 18" $2.25 ea. $1.95 ea.
         Special note: 10 poles w/insert weigh 6.55 oz/186 gm.        The Nanolites are made lighter-weight by having a thinner wall thickness, and a bit larger diameter, but still retain the tensile strength of the .340's above.  
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.433 diam
#4022 section with insert .433" diam-  black 1.35 oz/39 gm 18" $3.15 ea. $2.80 ea.
#4023 section w/o insert   .433" diam- black 1.05 oz/31 gm 18" $2.40 ea. $2.10ea.
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#4072 section with insert  .433" diam-  black 1.85 oz/53 gm 26" $4.24 ea. $3.95 ea.
#4073 section w/o insert   .433" diam-  black 1.60 oz/46 gm 26" $3.25 ea. $2.95 ea.
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.625 diam
#4060 section with insert .625" diam-  black 2.35 oz/67 gm 18" $4.45 ea. $3.99 ea.
#4061 section w/o insert   .625" diam- black 2.00 oz/57 gm 18" $3.45 ea. $3.25 ea.
Easton Aluminum 7075-79 tent tubing.   It is available in 3 different diameters (.340" and .433" and .625- outside diameter). Black anodized.  18" lengths. Custom make your own tent poles.  Poles can be shortened.  (NOTE: Poles usually require more sections with inserts than sections without inserts-it is best to map it out on paper to determine how many you need of each-see below on how to make a tent pole).  Sections can be shockcorded together using 1/8" shockcord (our item #2400).  Endtips for pole sizes .340" and .433"  fit into 9/32" grommets (also 5/16" grommets-which are known as a #1 grommet).   .  Endtip #2 and the dome tips are used when poles are to be shockcorded together.  Endtip #1 is used when poles are not shockcorded together. 
(We do not carry fiberglass poles at this time)
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HOW TO MAKE A TENT POLE:

There are 2 types of poles:
(1)  Poles with inserts -the insert is a tube (or sleeve) that is welded inside one hollow end of a tent pole section and protrudes appoximately 3".  This insert allows you to stack one section on top of another.

(2)    Poles without inserts-these are hollow poles (sections) with no inserts

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Pictured above are both types of  tent pole sections: the two sections on the left are sections with an insert.   The last section on the right  is a section without an insert .   Using the pole without an insert at the end gives you a hollow end on both the rightside and leftside of  the long pole to insert the endtips. 

To make a pole you will usually need more sections with an insert than those without.   For example if you want to make a pole with 4 sections (this would make a 6 foot long pole), you would need to have 3 sections with an insert and 1 without an insert.  The reason you need the last section to be without an insert:  picture stacking one section with an insert on top of another.  If the last section has an insert   that would not allow you to put an endtip into both ends of the pole.  Therefor if you use a section without an insert for the last one you will have a hollow end on both ends of the pole, this allows you to put an endtip on each end of your pole.

Making poles is very easy:

Step #1  Lay out your poles in the order you want them. (cut them to the right length, if it is neccessary, using a hacksaw or even better a pipe cutter-quite inexpensive at Home Depot or Lowes or Harbor Freight, ect)

Step #2   Knot one of the endtips onto to one free end of the shock cord and push it  into one of the hollow ends of the pole sections.  Thread your shock cord through each pole section.

Step #3   On the other end tie the other endtip onto the shock cord.  The tension will vary but as a rule of thumb do not pull too much tension on the cord-if you do when you break down the poles they will want to instantly spring back into shape and they will be hard to pack away.  Push the second endtip up into the other hollow end of the pole.  If the shock cord is not tight enough remove the end tip and re-tie it a little tighter. As a general rule to determine the amount of shock cord you need:   For 18" poles add the number of all the pole sections you want to shock cord together and divide this by 2.  ie: if you want to shock cord 8 sections together you would need 4 yards of shock cord.  For the 26" poles multiply the number of poles by 26 to get the total of inches.  Divide this number by 36 and this will give you the amount of yards. ie if you have 9 sections together you multiply 9 x 26" = 234"   divided by 36 = 6 1/2 yds

What size:

The poles are available in 3different sizes .340" and .433" and .625" (all are the outside diameter measurements).   The .340" is just shy of 3/8" (about the diameter of a Bic ink pen).  The .433" is just shy of 1/2"  (similar in size to a Sharpie felt tip pen).  For reference 3/8" is equal to .375" and 1/2" is equal to .5".  The .625" poles are 5/8" diameter

How to bend poles:

The best poles to bend into an arc are the .340" and the .433".  If you have at least 6 of these poles together they will arc very easily.  The easiest way is to put one end of the pole section in the tent grommet or pocket and ease the other end of the pole section over to the opposite tent grommet or pocket.  The center pole will  usually be the only pole that will have a small permanent arc in it but the arc is usually so minimal that it will not stick out when all of the poles are broken down to pack away.  NOTE: it is usually best to try to arrange your poles so that  at the peak of the arc you have the center of a full pole (not an area where two pulls meet together.  It is weaker where the sections meet with each other and could break).
       If you are only using a few poles and you  need to make a very strong arc several customers have told us that if you pack it with play sand before you bend it this will keep it from kinking.

How to shockcord poles together without using endtips-(ie. ring and pin system):

For your ring and pin system the best way to shockcord the poles together is to tie the shockcord onto a small washer that is just slightly smaller than the inside diameter of the tent pole.  When 
the washer is pushed up into the pole the insert on the first pole will stop it from going past.  You can then feed the shockcord through the rest of the poles making sure to put one pole without an insert in the center or your chain of poles. On the opposite end of the pole sections you again tie another washer onto the  shockcord and let it go up inside the pole (note you will not be able to 
adjust the cord tension after this is done as the knot and washer will be way up inside the pole).  This method allows you to shockcord all of the poles together and have a hollow end on each end the pole sections to fit into your ring and pin at the bottom.  We have separate insert peices that will fit up into the poles. This will allow you to glue these extra inserts onto the hollow ends of the poles to give you more structural support in the pin.
 

DIAGRAM FOR RING AND PIN ASSEMBLY
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FOR CUSTOMERS WITH A QUEST TENT:   We are not the makers of Quest Tents and have never been associated with them.  If you are in need of parts or service you can try contacting  North Pole USA which is the maker of Quest Tents.   The number is 800-775-1965 or 800-366-1599.  If you are in need of tent poles and would like aluminum ones we may be able to help but bear in mind that we do not have specs on specific Quest Tent models so we do not know the exact size pole lengths needed for each tent. 

TENT POLE END TIPS

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1-24 25-99
.340 diam
#4020 endtip #1 for .340" diam $ .45 ea. $ .40 ea.
#4021 endtip #2 for .340" diam $ .45 ea. $ .40 ea.
#4030 endtip dome tip stlyle for .340" diam $ .55 ea. $ .46 ea.
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.344 diam- NANOLIGHT
#4021 endtip #2 for .340" diam $ .45 ea. $ .40 ea.
#4030 endtip dome tip stlyle for .340" diam $ .55 ea. $ .46 ea.
these poles use the same size endtips as the .340 size poles
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.433 diam
#4024 endtip #2 for .433" diam $ .74 ea. $ .60 ea.
#4031 endtip dome tip style for .433" diam $ .55 ea. $ .50 ea.
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.625 diam
#4032 endtip #1 for .625" diam (cannot accomodate shockcord - if you want to shockcord these poles together follow the instructions above ) $ 1.25 ea. $1.00 ea.
dome tip style can be used with #2400 1/8" shockcord.  This endtip is good for sandy terrain and for when you are not using a grommet.
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END TIP #1  (#4020 & 4032)
   (for use w/o shockcord)
END TIP #2 (#4021 & 4024) (for use w/shockcord) DOME TIP END TIP (#4030 and #4031)
(for use w/shockcord)

 

TENT POLE INSERTS
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1-24 25-99
#4090  for .340" diam poles $.49 ea. $.40 ea.
#4091  for .433" diam poles $.75 ea. $.65 ea.
#4092  for .625" diam poles $.95 ea. $.75 ea.
TENT POLE ARCH- 45 degrees

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tent pole connector with attached inserts for use when you need to join two pole sections to create a 45 degree angle.   Finished size from one tip of insert to top of arch approximately
2 1/2".

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1-24 25-99
#4055  for .340" diam poles $2.75 ea. $2.60 ea.
#4056   for .433" diam poles $3.10 ea. $2.90 ea.
TENT POLE ARCH- 90 degrees
wpe6.jpg (9075 bytes) Tent pole connector with attached inserts for use when you need to join two pole sections to create a 90 degree angle.   Finished size from one tip of insert to top of arch approximately 2 1/2".

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1-24 25-99
#4050  for .340" diam poles $2.75 ea. $2.60 ea.
#4051  for .433" diam poles $3.10 ea. $2.90 ea.
TENT REPAIR SLEEVES

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1-24 25-99
#4040  for .340" diam poles $ .89 ea. $ .80 ea.
     the #4040 sleeves will fit poles with diameters .250" to .344"
#4041  for .433" diam poles $ .94 ea. $ .85 ea.
     the #4041 sleeves will fit poles with diameters .361" to .509"
The repair sleeves are used to reinforce a weakened or broken pole.  Just slide the hollow sleeve over the bad area and crimp or tape in place.  Excellent to have on hand for that emergency pole repair.  The sleeves are a bit larger in diameter than the poles sizes so that it can slide past kinks in a broken pole.  It is made of a soft alloy metal so that it can be pressed around the broken area of a pole using pliers or even a rock if necessary.
FIBERGLASS TENT POLE SET
wpe2.jpg (5252 bytes) FIBERGLASS POLE SET                                                                                                               
Set of four poles each 25 5/8" long.  Set includes  zinc coated steel ferrules, 10 feet of elastic shockcord, 29" leader wire to help insert shockcord, two vinyl pole end caps and instructions.  Poles can be cut to desired length with a hacksaw.
Available in two pole diameters: 5/16" (ideal for small dome style tents) and 3/8" (ideal for family dome tents).    
5/16" diameter set weighs apprx. 9 oz.      3/8" set weighs apprx. 14 oz.

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1-24 25-99
#4300      5/16"" diam. pole set $8.95 set $7.95 set
#4301      3/8" diam. pole set $10.95 set $8.95 set
SHOCKCORD FOR TENT POLES

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size 

color

1-25 yds

25-100 yds

100+  yds

#2400

1/8"

black

$ .49 yd

$ .45 yd

$ .41 yd

This shockcord works great for tent poles.  It has excellent memory

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size 

color

1-25 yds

25-100 yds

100+  yds

#2402

3/32"

black

$ .32 yd

$ .30 yd

$ .28 yd

This shockcord is a great alternative when wt. is a critical issue.  Especially good choice for the nan light poles

LIGHTWEIGHT TENT STAKES
Classic tent stakes made from quality titanium. Vargo Shepard`s Hook stakes.  6" long, only 6 grams each.   Ultralight designed for the serious ultralight hiker.  This stake is an excellent value and is available individually or in a 6-pack.

 

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1-23 24+
#4025 tent stake 6"-   6 gms $2.45 ea $2.20 ea.
TENT CLIPS
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item size 1-24 pcts 25-99 100+

#3080-A

1"

$ .39 $ .37 $ .34
            for use with 3/16" shockcord

#3080-B

1"

$ .59 $ .48 $ .39
            for use with webbing

Eliminates those difficult tent sleeves and quickens tent setup.  Works great with .340" Easton Aluminum tent tubing above.   View A hook only accomodates 3/16" shock cord (shock cord sold separately).  View B requires assembly (hook portion and rectangle portion will arrive separately).  It takes a bit of manipulation to join the two (instructions included) but if you prefer to attach the hook to your tent using 1" webbing this is the option to use.  View B attaches to tent with 1" webbing.

TENT GUY LINE ADJUSTER- Lineloc 3

item size 1-24 25-99 100+

#3094

1/2"

.45 .39 .32

The tent pole adjuster also known as the Lineloc 3 by ITW Nexus.   The tent guy line adjuster, a Ladderloc for cord, creates an easy way to adjust and keep cord taut. It laces and functions just like a standard Ladderloc would on webbing—pull the cord to tighten, lift the ergonomically designed thumb tab to release. For stability, the adjuster is sewn into an application using 13mm webbing (. The tent guy line adjuster is designed to accommodate 2.5mm to 3mm cord.

TUBING CUTTER

item size 1-24 25-99 100+

#4200

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$6.95 N/A N/A

Tent pole tubing cutter.  Professional quality cutter handles 1/8" to 1 1/8" diameter aluminum, copper, and brass tubing, and thin wall conduit.  Alloy steel cutting wheel.  Two facing flare groove rollers.  Large easy grip feed knob.  Die cast frame with reamer.   Same durable design as larger cutters, only this one is easily portable because of smaller size.  Micrometer adjuster and flare cut-off groove.  Made by Pittsburgh.