{"product_id":"72-gram-125-cm-3f-lanshan2-carbon-fiber-ultralight-pyramid-tent-double-a-tent-straight-tent-pole","title":"72 Gram 125 cm 3F Lanshan2 Carbon Fiber Ultralight Pyramid Tent Double A Tent Straight Tent Pole","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Tent Pole That Replaces Your Trekking Stick — At 72g\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eQ: How Much Lighter Is It? (Real Numbers)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight is not a claim here — it's a measurement. These poles were weighed before they shipped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard aluminum tent pole (equivalent length):\u003c\/strong\u003e ~200–280g per pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteel tent pole:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~400–500g per pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThis carbon fiber pole set (2 pcs):\u003c\/strong\u003e 72g (±10g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's \u003cstrong\u003eover 75% lighter than aluminum\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e80%+ lighter than steel\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eQ: Is It Still Strong Enough?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarbon fiber's specific strength (strength-to-weight ratio) is \u003cstrong\u003e3–5× higher than stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey structural details that matter:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth aluminum alloy head — polished to protect tent fabric from abrasion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePointed tip — can be pressed into soil for additional stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplaceable elastic strings — the only wear component, and it's user-serviceable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with tent grommets ≥10mm inner diameter (verify before ordering)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eQ: Why Does It Cost More Than a Basic Pole?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRaw material cost:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngineering:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan math:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eQ: Why Not Just Use Aluminum Poles or a Trekking Stick?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAluminum poles\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrekking sticks\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheap carbon fiber\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThis pole\u003c\/strong\u003e is engineered specifically for pyramid and double-A tent applications, with the correct diameter, smooth fabric-safe head, and replaceable string system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e72g pole (this listing):\u003c\/strong\u003e Compatible with 3F UL Gear Lanshan 2 (double-A and pyramid setup)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e84g pole:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compatible with both Lanshan 1 and Lanshan 2 (recommended for Lanshan 1 single-pole setup)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequires tent grommet inner diameter ≥10mm — verify your tent before ordering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for any pyramid or double-A tent with compatible grommet sizing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Carbon Fiber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHead: Aluminum Alloy (smooth, fabric-safe)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 72g ±10g per 2-piece set (weighed, not estimated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength per pole: 123 ±2cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSections: 5 (folding, elastic string connected)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOuter Diameter: 10mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInner Diameter: 8mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWall Thickness: 1mm per section\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight vs Aluminum: 75%+ lighter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight vs Steel: 80%+ lighter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: 2 poles per set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Mainland China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePackage Includes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 × Carbon fiber tent poles (5-section folding)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElastic string connection system (user-replaceable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e1GramLighter — because the best pole is the one you stop noticing after the tent is up.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree worldwide tracked shipping over $50 · 30-day no-hassle returns · Secure checkout (PayPal, Shop Pay)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"1GramLighter","offers":[{"title":"Five-segment-28cm","offer_id":45402225344559,"sku":"4001189259899-Five-segment-28cm","price":166.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/7965\/8543\/files\/Hf62f2387f8a14e36a1d08049517932d0G.webp?v=1780156449","url":"https:\/\/1gramlighter.com\/products\/72-gram-125-cm-3f-lanshan2-carbon-fiber-ultralight-pyramid-tent-double-a-tent-straight-tent-pole","provider":"1GramLighter","version":"1.0","type":"link"}