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popularhtp182 | Staff posted Dec 17, 2024 11:07 AM
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popularhtp182 | Staff posted Dec 17, 2024 11:07 AM
Ozark Trail Himont 1-Person Backpacking Tent w/ Full Fly $29.55 + Free S&H w/ Walmart+ or on $35+
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Maybe this tent would make sense for solo motorcycle camping where packed size is an important consideration but weight is slightly less of an issue than if you were carrying it on your back.
Maybe this tent would make sense for solo motorcycle camping where packed size is an important consideration but weight is slightly less of an issue than if you were carrying it on your back.
Maybe this tent would make sense for solo motorcycle camping where packed size is an important consideration but weight is slightly less of an issue than if you were carrying it on your back.
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Your next alternative would be companies that specialize in custom aluminum tent poles. I did a quick google search and came across GetTent, OutdoorXL and Tent Pole Technologies, I'm sure there are others. However, I suspect that the prices they charge probably exceed the cost of your tent unless it's a high quality name brand (in which case, it probably wouldn't have come with fiberglass poles in the first place).
The final alternative I can think of is to buy premade aluminum replacement poles on Amazon or EBay. Measure the total length of your existing poles and see if you can find an exact match. I imagine even an inch or two difference in length will be a problem.
If you can't find an exact match, it is certainly possible to cut down the outermost aluminum segment of a slightly longer replacement pole. I've successfully replaced worn shock cord on aluminium poles and it involves loosening the ferrule at one end or the other (heat, WD-40 and/or vicegrip pliers should get the job done). The only difference would be you'll have to then carefully trim that outmost pole segment with a hacksaw so the overall length precisely matches that of the original fiberglass pole.
HTH.
This is a perfectly serviceable tent for a beginner backpacker.
As someone who led meetup backpacking groups the guy/gal who shows up with the latest and greatest z-lite / goss gear tent, black diamond poles, bragging about their 11lb 3oz pack weight is generally the person who has to stop the most and has a sore back lol. Yes you can get utralight sleeping on the ground using your hiking poles for tent poles and having the latest and greatest gear, but do you really need that? It's like $4000 gold clubs thinking it will make you a better golfer. People hiked the entire PCT/AT with 60lb external frame packs way not so long ago, you can make it one or two nights with a 35lb one lol
Much like golf you are better off practicing backpacking, put 10lbs of water bottles wrapped in towels and walk 3 miles at a greenway work your way up to 40lbs and I can guarantee your little stabilizing back muscles will build up fast and you'll have no issues on a trail within reason. I have several expensive tents but often grab my cheapo ozark trail 1.5 person if i'm taking the pooch, and if embers from the fire melt the rainfly a little or something odd happens then I am not out more than $25 lol
Edit: here is the tent I have from walmart, it's a little better deal imho floor space is a bit bigger and it's even a tad lighter and cheaper.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Ozark-.../49382131?
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