49" Ultralight Tent Pole

The 5-section carbon fiber version packs down small enough to strap to the outside of my pack without catching on branches, and it feels just as rigid as the heavier pole it replaced on my last three trips. Set-up takes maybe twenty seconds longer than a two-piece, but the weight savings are worth i

The 3-section aluminum version replaced a busted pole on my mid-season trek, and the 49-inch length matched my shelter perfectly. It’s noticeably lighter than the stock pole I was using, and the sections lock together without any fiddly twisting.

I’ve been carrying the carbon fiber 5-section version on a few trips now, and it’s nice how compact it packs without feeling flimsy when it’s all snapped together. The fact I can swap it in as a spare gives me real peace of mind on longer outings.