the description lists fiberglass shockcord poles, but the specifications list aluminum poles. which is correct? — 1 Answer

by seabee, from AZ, United States Asked on February 5, 2022

Name ALPS Mountaineering Meramac 6 ZF FG Tent
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Answered by Mickey, Gear Expert, from UT, United States, on February 07, 2022

For the ALPS Mountaineering Meramac 6 ZF FG Tent: The ferrules are the "connectors" that hold the poles together and they use aluminum – rather than steel – because aluminum can never rust. The tent poles are fiberglass and the ferrules are aluminum.

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