Robens Arch 2 tent – what’s this bit for?

Hi,

I bought a Robens Arch 2 tent a fee months back and finally got a round to pitching it for the first time tonight.

In the pole bag there is a small length of aluminium tube about 5 inches long and of a diameter that fits over the tent poles like a sleeve.

Any idea what it’s for?

Hopefully not a dumb question…???

I’ve had several tents before but never got one of those.

In case of a broken pole? Slide it over the break and tape it in place.

Hey – it’s for pole repairs…snap a pole – slip it over – <span style=”font-size: 0.8rem;”>pole fixed…</span>

Pole repair sleeve?

https://www.needlesports.com/Catalogue/Camping/Tent-Accessories/MSR-Tent-Pole-Repair-Splint

Edit: beaten to it

Ah!  Perfect.  Thanks good people of STW.

It’s a solid little tent by the way – I’ve got one, and it’s a great all-rounder. Not light, but plenty of room, nicely thought through, quality materials, only a couple of minor glitches.

@matt_outandabout yes, it is much roomier than I anticipated.  Only pitched it in the garden to have a trial run through erecting it before using it in anger shortly.

Looking forward to a we overnighter to try it out for real.