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Posted by Bill S on May 9, 2008 at 12:37:34 pm EDT
In reply to Can Northpole make a good tent? (real question) posted by Astrostrat89 on May 7, 2008 at 2:28:13 pm EDT

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Anyone ever try a piece of copper (or other) tubing to do a quick repair?

Ummm, copper is way too expensive these days (I'm in the process of building a house, and copper pipe for plumbing and copper wire for the electrics is horrendously pricey, plus there are unsavory types who visit construction sites during the night to steal anything copper).

Aluminum tubing is the repair splint of choice, and is included in field repair kits for tents. I have used aluminum angle, combined with duct tape to repair tent poles and bamboo and fiberglass ski poles - a bit lighter than the tubing. Still, best bet for the tent is aluminum poles, especially Easton (Easton has an excellent replacement guarantee, and is used by most of the top-quality tent makers).

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