How to Join Walking Poles

How to Join Walking Poles using a Pole Union™

Lots of different supports can be used as the centre pole for a Modular Shelter. Here, a Pole Union™ is used to connect two walking poles together. The Pole Union™ uses special locking buckles to ensure that the connection remains tight even in windy conditions. And when not being used to hold up a shelter, the Pole Union™ can be used as a bag for pegs and an Insect Ceiling™.

1. Open buckles of Pole Union™
Open the locking levers on the buckles, and pull the webbing through the buckles to make the loops as large as possible. This makes it easier to insert the walking poles into the Pole Unionª
2. Insert first walking pole through webbing loop
Insert the handle of one walking pole through a webbing loop on the Pole Union™. It does not matter which side is inserted first.
3. Insert first walking pole into bag
Insert the end of the walking pole handle into the bag facing the loop. Tighten the draw cord to hold the pole in place.
4. Insert second walking pole through webbing loop
From the other direction, insert the handle of the other walking pole through the second webbing loop.
5. Insert second walking pole into bag
Insert the handle of the walking pole into the second bag and tighten the draw cord to hold it in place.
6. Tighten straps and lock buckles
Tighten each webbing strap firmly, and close the locking lever on the buckles to hold the webbing in place.
7. Retighten if necessary
Once the shelter is pitched, you may need to retighten the buckles slightly.

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How to Join Walking Poles using a Pole Union™

1. Open buckles of Pole Union™

2. Insert first walking pole through webbing loop

3. Insert first walking pole into bag

4. Insert second walking pole through webbing loop

5. Insert second walking pole into bag

6. Tighten straps and lock buckles

7. Retighten if necessary