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Hi,

I have another thread going about the Outwell Cleveland 5, but due to it's new-ness, not many people can offer advice about it.

One of my main questions regarding the tent is the use Duratec poles, which I have just realised are used on many of the other Outwell tents.  I was wondering if anyone who has an Outwell tent with Duratec poles as the main poles (not just for canopy supports etc) have any comments about their functionality and durability, particularly in poorer weather?

I think the Nevada range has these poles for a start.

Thanks

Thanks Dave.  I believe that that Clevelandt has a horizontal pole running from the front door to above the sleeping area at the back.  I guess it must add some sort of rigidity across the tent stopping the poles sagging together.

Its probably not a bad idea to have a bit of flex in the system, but just not so much that you face touches to roof whilst sleeping in strong winds (the problem with the current family tent)!

That's great 34Ford, thank for letting me know.

Duratec poles are great but look after them. If they get dropped and thrown around too much it weakens them and they become more prone to splitting.

Always keep a roll of duct tape in your car as you can do a very convincing repair job with this so if you do break a pole you won't need to replace it until you get home. Replacing broken pole sections is cheap and easy so don't panic if you do break one.

Hi,

I've just been reading this thread, and am new to duratec poles also!!

Arsenaldes, what did you mean when you stated they can break if people lift the tent up with doors closed? Do you mean when you bent the poles to put up when pitching? If so how can this be avoided????