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need suggestions for a trailstar center pole.

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Justin Baker BPL Member
PostedOct 30, 2014 at 8:43 pm

I have a six moons designs aluminum pole but if I try and tighten down the guy lines on my trailstar, even carefully, it bends way too much.

I really need something that can handle snow loads and high winds. And can handle me really yanking down on the guy lines to get it super taught.

Adjustable length would be very nice.

I don't use trekking poles but I would consider one if it works right and doesn't way too much. But I have no knowledge of trekking poles.

My weight limit here is less than 8 ounces.

Anyone have suggestions on this? I am really lost at trying to find something.

Jerry Adams BPL Member
PostedOct 30, 2014 at 9:18 pm

I've used both 0.433 and 0.625 Easton Poles. From tentpoletechnologies.com (more knowledgeable) and questoutfitters.com (you can order online).

I have 5 foot pyramid tent which is pretty similar.

I prefer the 0.433 cause they're lighter, but they do bend if it's windy. 0.625 may be over-kill.

4.2 oz for 0.433, 7.5 oz for 0.625.

I got three sections. Two sections have an insert so they'll connect, the third section without. I cut with hack saw to make them the exact length I wanted. Used file to make it smooth.

Rick Adams BPL Member
PostedOct 30, 2014 at 10:32 pm

Hey Justin…I had a bearpawd .625 for a 6' mid. It was very stout and weight 8oz including a height adjustment option. Too much for a TS imo. The TS is intended to be pitched very low in poor conditions. I'd be shocked if the smaller diameter failed in a low pitch.
A shortened betalight pole would be perfect. Adjustable, sturdy, light and cheap on gearswap. I'd guess several could be found unused in bpl members garages.

Nico . BPL Member
PostedOct 31, 2014 at 8:07 am

I own carbon fiber center poles from both Seek Outside and Ruta Locura. Both weigh about 5 oz as I recall. Both work very well.

The Ruta Locura pole uses a twist lock mechanism to set or adjust the height. It breaks down into 3 sections about 18" each in length. The third section has the telescoping section. Pole diameter is about the same as the upper section of a trekking pole, but the wall thickness is a bit more stout. No bending under tension or load that I've noticed. RL can build these poles to your specs.

The Seek Outside pole came with a shelter I bought off gear swap a while back. It's much larger in diameter, maybe 3/4" or 1" (just going off memory). It has graduated pre-set levels for the height maybe about an inch apart. It doesn't pack down as small as the RL pole and it is slightly heavier, but it's easier to use and appears to be even stronger than the RL pole (which is already plenty strong).

Alex Wallace BPL Member
PostedOct 31, 2014 at 12:11 pm

Kevin, What are the individual lengths of the four pieces that make up Seek Outside's Carbon Fiber Adjustable Small Shelter Pole? Also, I see that the maximum length is 66', but can find the minimum; do you know? Thanks.

Brian Mix BPL Member
PostedOct 31, 2014 at 8:56 pm

What lengths would you like it to be, min and Max ? I can give you something based on trekking pole parts I have sitting around.

Justin Baker BPL Member
PostedNov 1, 2014 at 11:57 pm

Thank you all for the suggestions and extra thanks to those who offered to help me out with trekking pole parts. I ended up going with a 48 inch easton in .625 because it was inexpensive and easy. Maybe that's overkill but I'm really thinking about winter camping with snow loads right now.

Daniel Sweeney BPL Member
PostedFeb 3, 2015 at 1:40 pm

Hi Justin. did you end up using the easton pole much this winter? I'm also looking into poles for a trailstar (don't carry trekking poles) and the easton sections are one option I'm considering. I would love to hear how it's worked (or not) for you. BTW, BearpawWD said they could make one section adjustable. Cheers

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