Coghlan's Tent Pole Repair Kit for Lightweight and Durable Emergency Fiberglass or Aluminum Tent Pole Replacement with Shock Cord and Splint – Ideal for Camping and Backpacking

Works as advertised. Quality replacement parts provided in multiple sizes for maximum compatibility with multiple brands of tents. I only needed one part out of this package, but it's good to know if any of the other components on my collection of tents fail, I have the supplies on hand already.

We found out one of our tent poles had snapped about fifteen minutes before sunset at the campsite. Luckily, I’d tossed this Coghlan’s Tent Pole Repair Kit into the gear bin. Best decision of the weekend. It comes with everything you need: fiberglass pole sections, shock cord, and a metal splint for quick fixes. I’m not the handiest person, but it took maybe ten minutes to get our tent back up and stable. The included instructions are simple, and the parts fit together without forcing anything. The replacement poles are solid. We used them through a windy night and they held up like nothing had happened. I replaced the shock cord in one of our older poles too, and now it’s better than before. Everything packs down small, so it’s easy to keep in the bottom of a tent bag for next time. Pros Complete kit for emergency repairs Strong fiberglass poles and quality splint Easy instructions, even for beginners Compact and lightweight for backpacking Works for both aluminum and fiberglass tents Cons The shock cord could be a bit longer for large tents You’ll want to bring small scissors or a knife to cut it cleanly If you camp regularly, throw this in your gear. It’s one of those things you hope you never need but will be thankful for when you do.

Pretty straightforward as far as what to do with this but it does not come with any directions. I was able to stretch the elastic string through the poles to fix a tent that previously had the elastic in the pole break. I did not need to use the guide wire and like I said, it's pretty obvious how to fix this. However the only thing I wish was more clear was how to tie off the end with the included washers. I just rigged it up using a couple washers on each end so the elastic can't slip back through the tent poles, but some instructions or best practices would have been nice. Overall though this is a inexpensive and effective way to fix a tent and would be good to pack on a camping trip to have just in case too.

Life saver! My tent needed to be repaired , and this was the best ! So easy and is till holding stong . Way cheaper than replacing my tent .

Bought two packs just in case. Checked my tent for dry rot and only had one pole who needed new string. Can’t take a photo since the product was used before I wrote this review. Excellent amount of product for the cost. And it definitely did its job. 10/10

It didnt work for coleman tent pole

Well worth using to repair old tent poles

You can't fix a tent pole without a sleeve. If your poles are out of symmetry, your tent will leak. Why risk it? If your fly isn't tight because the shock cords are shot, your tent will leak. These are the shock cords that fit your tent. That wire thingy. I'm sure it does something. Why possibly run the risk not having an extra wire thingy? This kit, and a bottle of Kiwi Camp Dry spray, bring my 1984 REI half dome tent back to life every ten years. Yes, that is right, I am too cheap to replace a nearly forty year old tent because this stuff keeps it going. Well, that and nostalgia.

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A good set of parts to repair tent poles. This includes everything but the poles themselves, (approx 11 feet of elasticated shock cord, 2 1/2 feet of wire, 6 washers and 2 ferrules) This set does not include the tips which are requried on either end of some tent poles. The ferrules can be used as the ends for tents that have a pin to hold the poles No instructions are enclosed, so this will be difficult to use for your first attempt. The enclosed ferrules can be used to extend a pole set, or replace a lost / dented ferrule. Place the ferrule on one end of a pole segment, it can be left on 'loose' but is best knocked into place with a soft mallet To replace the elastic shock cord: 1)ensure the pole is clear of any mud etc (use the wire through the pole to poke out any obstructions) 2)Unless the cord is secure on its winder tie a washer to the end 3)you may be able to feed the cord through some poles on their own, but to make it easier pass the wire into the pole and twist the cord on the end of the wire 4)once a few pole segments have been threaded onto the cord it will need to be tensioned, pull it quite tight through most of the poles so far, wind it around a pole to maintain the tension. Temporarily tape it in place 5)When complete secure the cord with a washer on either end, before cutting the cord ensure their is sufficient cord to allow you to fold the poles and assemble the poles with a small amount of tension.

Economico e semplicissimo da usare: in poco meno di mezz'ora ho costituito l'elastico di uno dei pali della mia vecchia tenda Bertoni. Dato che la tenda ha più di 15 anni trovare un palo nuovo della misura giusta era problematico, oltretutto la struttura del palo era ancora in ottime condizioni (a parte l'elastico interno che si era rotto). Questo kit consente una riparazione efficace e veloce. Non sono comprese le istruzioni, ma é davvero intuitivo: basta infilare il fil di ferro nella bacchetta del palo, fare un piccolo cappio attorno all'elastico e ritirare il fil di ferro attraverso il paletto. Consigliato.

El producto llegó en tiempo y forma tal y como se indicaba. El contenido es de calidad, me fue muy útil para reparar una varilla de una casa de acampar y evitar comprar otra.

I had to replace shock cord in very narrow poles. The kit did not work as directed because the openings at the ferrules were simply too narrow. I was able to use a darning needle threaded to the wire provided and pull the shock cord through. I could not find any shock cord with this small a diameter anywhere online. I was grateful to find this kit. Instructions are good. This is a basic kit that belongs in any repair kit for wilderness camping.