BRILLIANCE4U Replacement Aluminum Tent Poles, Multifunction Tent Pole Rod Fits Both Female and Male Ends Tent 8.5 mm 9.5mm (3/8")

UPDARE based on longer use.I used this and a pack of 8.5mm slide in pole end tips to repair both poles of a one man tube tent, and I had a full section and a couple of bits left over. These poles worked just fine with the other tips. The pull rod was just stiff enough to thread the elastic cord through. I modified the included directions so that the cut piece was on the end of the poles instead of a full section in so they would fold down into a length similar to what the old set did, but put the cut edge to the inside of the pole. (This was for a 1 man backpacking tent that pack into the space of a full roll of paper towels, so the cut piece a full section in made for an oddly folded pole bundle.) In addition to a hacksaw (I did not have a pipe cutter that small), you need a metal file to knock off the rough edges of the cut. The exiting poles were new, they had just had roughhousing scouts fall on them, so I re-used the elastic cord from the old poles and am keeping the cord provided and packed the other leftover parts with the tent for future use.However, the need for future use on the 4th night (second trip) of camping after fashioning the replacement, when one of the poles snapped about the time I was waking up and trying to decide if I should get up already. As I write this, the foot of my tents is a V, not an arc, and I am searching for a fiberglass pole repair kit in this diameter.

I bought these to replace the failed, splintered main tent poles for my Coleman Red Canyon tent. After struggling to identify the correct OEM replacement kit (despite the part number provided in the tent instructions) as well as finding an OEM complete replacement set, I decided to go with this product.Bottom Line: This set is an excellent UPGRADE to the OEM poles. They do the job and then some.I bought the two pole kit to replace both poles. The instructions are adequate, but may be a little confusing if you try to use their methodology for measuring. If you are replacing the poles on the Red Canyon tent, here's what you really need to know:1) You'll use all the poles. Measuring the OEM poles gave me 238.75"; the pole kit, using the female/female ended configuration, is 240".2) You'll shave a little on the "B" segment, and a bit less on one of the "A" segment (B segment should be cut 1/2" longer than the A section, according to the instructions. Make sure you make your cuts perpendicular to the pole segment for proper fitment - I used a vice and a Dremel with a small cutting wheel.3) You'll need to tie some knots on the ends of the cord, then start feeding the pole pieces in. Make sure you're feeding the poles in the correct order and orientation. Check on each step.4) The lead wire used to feed the cord through each pole segment, as you are building your pole, may get hung up inside the pole - you'll need to make sure the wire is as straight as you can get it.I built these poles this past Friday, and field tested them this past weekend. The hooks on the Red Canyon tent had no issue hooking onto the poles.For anybody looking for replacements for their splintering fiberglass poles, I highly recommend this product.

I was surprised when it came with just the parts, as I clearly didn’t read the description well enough! Once I figured out how I needed to assemble it, it was easy. It was thinner than my last pole but it worked. I used all 20’. It’s easier to thread through my tent than my other pole as it doesn’t have metal brackets on the outside to get caught. Seems strong. I’m happy with it!

Had to replace the poles on a 25 year old REI tent (exterior poles crossing over the top). The replacement poles were extremely easy to assemble. Luckily I read in another review to cut the bungie cord last, and that is true. I'd add: anchor it before you cut. I used my knee, but a clothes pin would've workedSerendipitously, the poles I was replacing were exactly the same length as the old ones, so no cutting was involved, but I believe a hacksaw would have done the job quite well. My only complaint is that the wire to pull the bungie through has to be crimped tightly around the cord or it won't move through the tube, getting stuck about half way. After a couple of tubes I had to cut the wire shorter, but there was plenty to spare.Simple is better. This is the one to get. The whole process took maybe 35 minutes, 25 for the first one, 10 for the second thanks to the steep learning curve.

I wanted stronger , lighter, and more compact poles for my tent and screen shelter. I replaced the original poles with these 9.5mm poles.I had no issues cutting the pole sections to length and threading the shock cord. There are only enough end tips and threaded pole sections to construct two poles. If you cut the wrong end of the threaded pole sections you will removed the threads and the end tips will not screw in. Four threaded pole sections are included, two threaded pole sections have a connection fitting on one end, and two threaded pole sections have no connection fittings on the ends. Shortening the threaded pole sections with the connection fittings requires removing the connection fitting, cutting to length, then replacing the connection fitting. By measuring carefully and making accurate cuts I was able to make the collapsed pole sections equal length.I am very pleased with these aluminum tent poles and have used them on several of my tents and shelter.

I just assembled these and they were super easy to put together. I cut the lengths with my dremel and buffed any sharp edges. Outside is nice and smooth, which I think I'll like more. The threader worked great, put a bend in the end so it doesnt snag on the joints. I'll update later after using them. These will support the center of our 14'x14'x6' tent and it will be up for a week straight. We had no issues with this pole in our tent for the entire week it was set. This was our home for a week and was used by 4 people, so got a lot of in and out use on the tent, including rain storms as well.