When the wind comes in gusts on the mountains, you might find that the tension will go slack then tighten & flap about making your walking stick fall or rip through the tent fabric. A tennis ball with a split in to take the pole & with Velcro on outside & corresponding Velcro glued inside the tent will help prevent ripping or moving . Or guy rope to pole on outside then down to the peg
Neat fix. This is why I'm dubious about the trend for evermore ultralight tents, though. You're basically expecting to be perfectly sheltered from the elements, by a piece of kit with all the structural integrity of a crisp packet...
That's a great idea of a fix to the issue. Excellent testing different ideas out and really helpful for others to see Dan. 👍 Weather can change suddenly.
How to rip your tent 101. If the tents not designed to take a pole i wouldnt force one in there just some angled tent pegs and have. Plenty of lines out
Nice little hack EW, as long as you carry trekking poles. For someone like me who doesn't use them, the extra weight of some other tents almost cancels the advantage out. Fingers crossed this works for you and looking forward to seeing it in action.
Great modification Dan. On some of my tents. I will add, extra tie-down loops. On the vestibule. Stops the vestibule from flapping. In hi winds. Thanks for your videos. Cheers 🍻 mate
Hi Dan , Great Idea with the Walking pole , You need one each side though ? A curved extra tent pole across the front from side to side on the inside would work out even better ! , 😊👍
keep the pole going straight down, its stronger in wind and snow. much, much stronger. each time you make it go a bit sideways towards the door puts more pressure on the side of the pole (like when you snap a stick with your knee).
I really dislike those tents with unsupported 1/2 length poles, They really would be better with full size, to the ground poles, integral to the tent, supporting the centre of the door too, especially in the (variable weather) UK .. The weight of aluminium poles, to my mind, is negligible for the strength and the benefits they give. I guess that's why the Helm compact is so popular.
When the wind comes in gusts on the mountains, you might find that the tension will go slack then tighten & flap about making your walking stick fall or rip through the tent fabric. A tennis ball with a split in to take the pole & with Velcro on outside & corresponding Velcro glued inside the tent will help prevent ripping or moving . Or guy rope to pole on outside then down to the peg
Woooo... when my tents a rocking .. dont come knocking 😂
Neat fix. This is why I'm dubious about the trend for evermore ultralight tents, though. You're basically expecting to be perfectly sheltered from the elements, by a piece of kit with all the structural integrity of a crisp packet...
Good and useful video, thanks mate 👍
That's a great idea of a fix to the issue. Excellent testing different ideas out and really helpful for others to see Dan. 👍 Weather can change suddenly.
Brilliant. Thanks!
That was useful video thanks Dan now I know how to use my pole for my tent .
Really enjoy watching your videos on both channels keep up the good work dan
How to rip your tent 101.
If the tents not designed to take a pole i wouldnt force one in there just some angled tent pegs and have. Plenty of lines out
Well only time will tell if your right
Nice little hack EW, as long as you carry trekking poles.
For someone like me who doesn't use them, the extra weight of some other tents almost cancels the advantage out.
Fingers crossed this works for you and looking forward to seeing it in action.
Great modification Dan. On some of my tents. I will add, extra tie-down loops. On the vestibule. Stops the vestibule from flapping. In hi winds. Thanks for your videos. Cheers 🍻 mate
Why not buy a Hilleberg?
Don't need to be buying anymore tent now
Hi Dan , Great Idea with the Walking pole , You need one each side though ? A curved extra tent pole across the front from side to side on the inside would work out even better ! , 😊👍
Great idea without having to carry anything extra with you.
keep the pole going straight down, its stronger in wind and snow. much, much stronger. each time you make it go a bit sideways towards the door puts more pressure on the side of the pole (like when you snap a stick with your knee).
Interesting idea, tried some of my own this weekend, worked out ish! Rethinking as I go. You have to try or you just won't know. Stay safe Dan atvb 👍🦊
Hi Dan, nice video as usual. Do you have any Suggestions for a tent for a disabled person which is very easy to put up a d take down.
I have lived in worse accomodation than most basic tent ! I am on oex now...brrill
I'd be sticking loads of extra guy lines on, double them up if possible
You might require longer stakes though
0:34 lol is that someone shouting Help! as they fall?
I really dislike those tents with unsupported 1/2 length poles, They really would be better with full size, to the ground poles, integral to the tent, supporting the centre of the door too, especially in the (variable weather) UK .. The weight of aluminium poles, to my mind, is negligible for the strength and the benefits they give. I guess that's why the Helm compact is so popular.
Durston's idea.
Buy a vacuum bag and get a portable pump