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Topic: outwell trout lake 6 poles

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mike a samson

11/9/2017 at 9:58pm
Location: fife
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Are the alloy poles strong enough and where can I get spares if I need them?????

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14/9/2017 at 12:11am
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We have the trout lake 4. It has stood up to some c*** in Scotland. 50 odd mile/hour gusts and it shrugged them off. So I would say the poles are up to the job. They are not made any more but I suppose you could contact Outwell and see how helpful they were if you did need new ones.

The only problem we've had with ours is a tiny strip of fabric failing to be waterproof (under extreme provocation from Scottish summer rain!). I temporarily fixed the patch with lip balm but I believe there is a special cotton proofing product available which I will be taking with me next holiday.

mike a samson

20/9/2017 at 2:04am
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Thanks for the info (does it rain much in Scotland, I didn't notice

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mike a samson

20/9/2017 at 2:07am
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When I first pitched my tent there was a very very small amount of water getting in from a very few places, but, next time it rained it was bone dry, just needed weathered I think.

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arsenaldes

01/10/2017 at 7:51pm
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The alloy poles are pretty strong. As for spares, it is a discontinued model, you could try Scottish Mountain Gear as they handle Outwell spares.

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mike a samson

02/10/2017 at 10:57am
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Many thanks,I will make a note

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