Field splinting a broken carbon trekking pole with tent stakes

Field splinting a broken carbon trekking pole with tent stakes

A snapped trekking pole miles from the trailhead is not a trip-ending disaster — if you know how to field-splint it. Field splinting a broken carbon trekking pole is the process of using rigid improvised materials to structurally reinforce a fractured shaft, restoring enough stability to safely complete your descent. Carbon fiber poles are exceptionally … Read more