Introduction
This guide will illustrate how to replace the shock cord in tent poles with a bobby pin and string. There are many other methods that can be used to feed the shock cord through tent poles, but when away from home, a bobby pin and string can save the day.
What you need
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Tie the string around the end of the bobby pin.
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The string and bobby pin will be used to feed the shock cord through the pole.
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Drop the bobby pin and string through the tent pole pieces one by one.
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Once the bobby pin reaches the opposite end of each pole, slowly pull the string to feed the shock cord through.
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Once the last piece has been threaded, untie or cut the string from the shock cord.
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Tie a large knot against the right end of the last piece.
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Cut the shock cord from the left end of the first pole piece leaving room on the end for knots.
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Tie a large knot around the tent pole end piece.
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Fit the end piece into the left end of the first pole.
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