McNETT® - Essentials for AdventureTM

Fix A Broken Tent Pole

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  • Repairing your tent poles

    Step 1:

    Slide the two broken ends of the tent pole into opposite ends of the pole splint.

  • Repairing your tent poles

    Step 2:

    Hold pole sleeve firmly in place and wrap duct tape around each end of the pole splint. Make sure tape overlaps the pole and the pole splint

Find more great tips like these in our Repair Guide

  • Drysuit Care

    Drysuit Care

    To find pinhole leaks in Gore-Tex® fabric dry tops: 1) Turn the suit inside out. 2) Soak the tip of a rag in rubbing alcohol and dab over the suspect area. 3) The hole will show up as a contrasting color. Allow area to dry and seal (on the inside surface) with Aquaseal®.
  • Boot Choice Tip

    Boot Choice Tip

    Mountaineering boots are built with the roughest terrain and wettest conditions in mind. These boots may use full-grain leather and often include Gore-Tex® fabric for maximum dryness. Weatherproofing: Use ReviveX Leather Gel Water Repellent