Folding Anodized Aluminum 7001 Outdoor Camping Tent Poles

Folding Anodized Aluminum 7001 Tent Poles

This product is a set of folding tent poles made from aluminum alloy 7001. The number 7001 is an alloy designation and is used here only to describe the aluminum material of the pole sections. The poles carry an anodized surface treatment, a common finish for aluminum outdoor equipment, which gives the metal an even appearance and a smooth touch.

How the Pole Sections Work

Folding tent poles are built from several short aluminum sections joined end to end. An internal elastic cord runs through the sections, so a pole folds into a compact bundle and unfolds into a full length pole when needed. When the pole is unfolded the sections are pushed together, and the joint between two sections keeps the pole straight while the tent is standing.

The anodized aluminum surface covers the visible parts of the poles. Because the poles fold, the packed bundle is much shorter than the assembled pole. This helps when a tent is carried by hand, kept in the boot of a car, or stored between trips.

Typical Applications

• Camping tent frames and pole sets for dome, tunnel and ridge style tents
• Tarp and awning support where a folding pole is easier to carry
• Outdoor shelter frames for garden, beach and festival use
• Spare or replacement poles for folding pole tents already in service

Using and Looking After the Poles

To set up a pole, unfold it and let the elastic cord pull the sections together. Push the sections firmly so that each joint is closed, then fit the pole ends into the pole sleeves or grommets of the tent. To take the tent down, release the pole ends and fold the pole section by section, working from one end to the other, so that the elastic cord is not stretched more than necessary.

Sand and grit can collect in the joints of folding poles. Wiping the pole sections with a soft dry cloth before folding them away helps to keep the joints moving freely. The poles are best stored folded, dry and away from sharp objects, because the anodized surface of aluminum can be marked by hard edges.

Notes on This Listing

The information on this page describes the folding anodized aluminum 7001 tent poles as a product type. Details such as the number of sections in a pole, the assembled length, the folded length and the pole diameter differ between tent models, so poles should be checked against the tent they are meant for before ordering.

Poles are supplied as pole sets only, unless a tent is shown together with them in the product images. For questions about the pole sections, the alloy designation or the anodized finish, please send an enquiry and the product information will be provided.