I јυѕt bουght a aarn pacer 2 lightweight tent. I јυѕt found out I need tο hаνе trekking poles fοr thіѕ tent. I don’t οwn trekking poles аnd wουld nοt υѕе thеm whіlе I walk. Cουld I bυу a lightweight tent thаt wουld fit?
Can I buy a lightweight pole for my tent instead of using trekking poles?
Bummer dudet I am surprised you didn’t read the fine print. Yes you could get poles for the tent that would work. You can get replacement poles for most tents at your local sporting goods supplier. But the thought is to cut weight and for rough terrain trekking poles are very handy. It is like having four feet, and if your using two poles already why carry two more for the tent. Check out the cost of replacement poles verses two excellent used ski poles they are virtually the same as trekking poles at half the cost.
You can buy the tent poles for this tent at a local outfitters store or on line at:
http://www.rei.com
http://www.campmor.com
http://www.cabelas.com
http://www.dickssportinggoods.com
Or maybe you could return this tent to where you bought it? And get one that doesn’t require trekking poles?