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TheBeardedCakeasaur
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Dec 27, 2017
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Can anyone provide feedback on these poles using a a Tarp-Tent (like the High Route) or just a Tarp in general? Are they sturdy enough? I have two sets of Kelty trekking poles that I have no issue with, that are tanks... but they are as heavy as tanks in comparison.
Dec 27, 2017
bywongbooth
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Dec 28, 2017
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TheBeardedCakeasaurno problem on tarp very robust and suitable height for tarp.
Dec 28, 2017
ChrisinQueens
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Feb 8, 2018
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TheBeardedCakeasaurI know you asked this a while ago, but seeing as this drop was re-actived today... I use the C3 Compact with my Tarp Tent Protrail with no problem at all. They are SUPER light and extremely strong. I'm only 5'4" so the 120 cm is long enough for me and the Protrail which has an optional 113cm pole. But I would check the tent specs and usually it will tell you what the minimum length you need is. Like I know there is an SMD tent that needs at least 122cm.
I had lots of ankle instability problems last year (I had to get my ankle ligaments rebuilt over the winter.) On a hike in the early fall, my ankle gave out and I fell down an embankment and bent my Mountainsmith pyrite aluminum poles (and that's a heavy pole!) They weren't salvageable so I bought these C3 Carbon Compacts. Fast forward three trips - ankle gave out again. The Komperdell C3 didn't bend (its carbon) nor did it snap. I was very pleased with their performance!
Coming off the Kelty poles they will feel weird at first because they are so light. But your hands/arms will thank you after 15 miles or so.
Feb 8, 2018
TheBeardedCakeasaur
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Feb 8, 2018
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ChrisinQueensThank you!
Feb 8, 2018
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