Trying to get my total carry weight down closer to 17 pounds for a 2 night. Don't want to spend big $ on "ultralight" gear. Love my pack, tent, sleep gear... so here's a small DIY to save a few ounces by using trekking poles and a new top pole with my North Face O2 tent.

Update. The Schedule 40 parts cracked in cold weather. Shedding 80 will probably work better. Or add a small piece of pipe to reinforce the fitting.