I use my Medium-Sun Shade while mule packing. I like many aspects of this product. However, the poles have a couple problems. They are thick fiberglass, making them quite heavy; way too heavy for back packing.
For me, the worst problem with the poles is, they "split" easily. They are made by gluing 2 halves together length-wise, accommodating a hole down thru the middle for the shock cord.
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