Review on Accessories Backpacking Aluminium Replacement Accessory by Jason King

These poles are the same as those you can buy direct from China on eBay at a significant discount. However, delivery from this source is 3 weeks faster. Poles: I ordered two different sizes and lengths and the specs matched the product description. Sub-8mm rods are not much lighter than fiberglass, but are MUCH stronger and also have shorter section lengths for a more compact body. Above 8mm, the weight savings become significant. In my experience, these poles will replace fiberglass with a 1.5mm larger section and significantly improved performance. It's not the same material as the poles that come with mid to high-end tents, both in terms of strength and weight, but they offer very good performance at a low price. Almost any tent with fiberglass poles will benefit greatly in both weight and stiffness/strength when replaced with suitably sized aluminum poles. A cheap tube cutter, also available from Revain for less than $10, provides the ability to cut custom length poles, trim the length of a folded package to fit in a pocket, and stiffen the assembled pole . a little more information on creating custom length posts upon request. All in all a good product at a reasonable price. If you need them in a hurry and want reliable and hassle-free return options, buy from Revain. If you can wait up to a month and don't mind the extra hassle of returning it, check eBay.