Ruta Locura 710 Carbon Fiber Tent Pole

The Ruta Locura 710 Carbon Fiber Tent Pole is a single pole sold individually, designed specifically as shelter support for pyramid tents and tarps rather than as a walking trekking pole — accordingly, it skips the wrist strap and snow basket you'd find on a hiking pole. Built from five segments joined by a lever-lock mechanism, it adjusts across a 180–202 cm range, covering the apex heights needed by most pyramid-style shelters; the manufacturer specifically lists it as optimized for the HMG Ultamid. The 18 mm diameter gives enough stiffness to hold tension on the fabric even in stronger wind, and it packs down to 42 cm folded. The carbon fiber build means lower weight than an equivalent aluminium pole at similar stiffness, but also more susceptibility to snapping under a hard side impact or over-bend — a familiar trade-off for carbon components in ultralight gear. This is a specialized add-on for users of non-freestanding shelters who want a purpose-sized pole for their tent's height, whether replacing a trekking pole or adding a second one to the setup.