How to store the poles of the Kelty Clark tent that are too long?

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The two poles of your Kelty Clark tent are assembled in several sections connected by shock cords. If these poles seem too long once folded, here’s what to check:

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Check the shock cords - The sections are connected by internal shock cords. Make sure they are not too tight: loosen them slightly so that the sections come as close together as possible when folding.
Correct nesting of sections - When folding, each section must completely nest into the previous one. Push firmly from one end to achieve the minimum length.
Do not pull the poles - According to the recommendations for shock cord tents, always push the poles (rather than pulling them) to fold them, in order to avoid damaging the internal shock cords.

If after these checks the poles still extend beyond your bag or storage, this may indicate wear on the shock cords (common on a used tent). Contacting Kelty customer service can confirm the expected folded dimensions and offer a replacement of the cords if necessary.

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