The Tent Pole That Replaces Your Trekking Stick — At 72g
At 1GramLighter, every structural component is an engineering decision. This carbon fiber tent pole is designed as a dedicated replacement for trekking sticks when pitching pyramid or double-A tents like the 3F UL Gear Lanshan series. Same function. A fraction of the weight. No compromise on structural integrity.
Q: How Much Lighter Is It? (Real Numbers)
Weight is not a claim here — it's a measurement. These poles were weighed before they shipped.
Standard aluminum tent pole (equivalent length): ~200–280g per pair
Steel tent pole: ~400–500g per pair
This carbon fiber pole set (2 pcs): 72g (±10g)
That's over 75% lighter than aluminum and 80%+ lighter than steel per pair. For a shelter system where every gram is felt over a multi-day route, this is the single highest-impact structural upgrade available. Carbon fiber is only 20% the weight of steel — at superior specific strength.
Q: Is It Still Strong Enough?
Carbon fiber's specific strength (strength-to-weight ratio) is 3–5× higher than stainless steel. These poles use a 5-section design with 10mm outer / 8mm inner diameter tubes, connected by internal glued support poles and elastic strings. The result is a pole that flexes under load and returns — not one that bends and stays bent like aluminum, or snaps under sudden impact like low-grade carbon.
Key structural details that matter:
Smooth aluminum alloy head — polished to protect tent fabric from abrasion
Pointed tip — can be pressed into soil for additional stability
Replaceable elastic strings — the only wear component, and it's user-serviceable
Compatible with tent grommets ≥10mm inner diameter (verify before ordering)
Q: Why Does It Cost More Than a Basic Pole?
Raw material cost: Aerospace-grade carbon fiber costs significantly more per kilogram than aluminum or fiberglass. The fiber layup and curing process is precision-dependent — a poorly made carbon pole fails under load.
Engineering: Five-section folding design with internal glued connectors and elastic string system requires precise tolerancing. The smooth alloy head is a separate machined component designed specifically to protect tent fabric.
Lifespan math: A cheap aluminum pole bends permanently on first hard use. This pole, used correctly, lasts years. The replaceable elastic string means the pole body outlasts the only consumable part.
Q: Why Not Just Use Aluminum Poles or a Trekking Stick?
Aluminum poles are heavier, bend permanently under lateral load, and transmit more vibration. For a dedicated tent pole at this weight class, aluminum is the wrong material.
Trekking sticks work, but they're not optimized for tent pitching — wrong diameter, wrong tip, and you lose your walking poles while the tent is up. A dedicated pole solves all three problems.
Cheap carbon fiber uses lower-grade fiber and poor joint construction. It can snap under load. Material grade and manufacturing quality matter more than the label — which is why we specify the construction details above.
This pole is engineered specifically for pyramid and double-A tent applications, with the correct diameter, smooth fabric-safe head, and replaceable string system.
Compatibility
72g pole (this listing): Compatible with 3F UL Gear Lanshan 2 (double-A and pyramid setup)
84g pole: Compatible with both Lanshan 1 and Lanshan 2 (recommended for Lanshan 1 single-pole setup)
Requires tent grommet inner diameter ≥10mm — verify your tent before ordering
Suitable for any pyramid or double-A tent with compatible grommet sizing
Specifications
Material: Carbon Fiber
Head: Aluminum Alloy (smooth, fabric-safe)
Weight: 72g ±10g per 2-piece set (weighed, not estimated)
Length per pole: 123 ±2cm
Sections: 5 (folding, elastic string connected)
Outer Diameter: 10mm
Inner Diameter: 8mm
Wall Thickness: 1mm per section
Weight vs Aluminum: 75%+ lighter
Weight vs Steel: 80%+ lighter
Quantity: 2 poles per set
Color: Black
Origin: Mainland China
Package Includes
2 × Carbon fiber tent poles (5-section folding)
Elastic string connection system (user-replaceable)
1GramLighter — because the best pole is the one you stop noticing after the tent is up.
