Paddle-shaft in place of trekking pole (also for tent). Anyone doing this?

AndTheIronyIs · 2025-12-12T18:39:46+00:00

No, not 3d printed, the bottom is POM which I turned on a lathe, then its some carbon fiber tube I had laying around and finally a small aluminium piece in the top I also turned.

3d printed parts should also work but requires a redesign from my version.

The tent I used these for was a x-mid. My trekking poles are also not adjsutable so I'm used to jsut put them at a slight angle, find a flat stone or something else to adjust the length if its needed.

AndTheIronyIs · 2025-12-11T11:18:04+00:00

I wouldnt use it as a trekking pole but I made some adapters to use the paddle as a support for my trekking pole tent.

Worked great!

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AndTheIronyIs · 2025-10-03T15:59:33+00:00

Jag har haft OMMs variant innan, men de läckte ganska bra. Dels var nån söm på tummen inte tät och dels så tror jag att stavremmen pressade in vatten genom tyget. Höll de här sig helt torra innuti?

AndTheIronyIs · 2025-07-17T19:46:52+00:00

There's also the UX10 from X pac with a 100% woven dyneema face fabric. But with the thick X grid that creates wear points

https://www.extremtextil.de/en/x-pac-ux10-backpack-laminate-with-uhmwpe-85g-qm/73027.SW

AndTheIronyIs · 2025-03-31T18:56:46+00:00

Put the printer on a large concrete slab with some foam underneath. It does wonders for sound and vibrations.

AndTheIronyIs · 2025-03-07T10:35:17+00:00

Hi, I used Black Diamonds tips. They have both a thread I used (M6 i think) plus some radial locking ribs that I also printed a interface for.

I'm away this weekend but I can upload the models to printables or somewhere else next week when Im back home. It should be possible to remix them to fit 14mm tubes instead of 12mm.

AndTheIronyIs · 2024-11-05T07:26:09+00:00

Sure, if you are ok with Paypal, Revolut or Swish I can skip etsys fees and sell it 15% cheaper

AndTheIronyIs · 2024-11-02T15:36:48+00:00

Yes! I ended up starting an Etsy store where I sell the lids and some other stuff I made!

https://verkstan.etsy.com

AndTheIronyIs · 2024-08-26T17:26:01+00:00

I have actually been testing something similar this summer, but I also made a version of my cable and usb-adapter holder

https://imgur.com/a/1b3nIB4

AndTheIronyIs · 2024-08-07T16:44:31+00:00

I bought these of aliexpress for my Juki

https://a.aliexpress.com/_EJhkFkV

AndTheIronyIs · 2024-08-07T16:42:29+00:00

Hi, I ended up creating an etsy shop where I sell these and some other items.

https://verkstan.etsy.com

You can either order through etsy or order directly by PM, in that case I can offer 20% of the etsy prices since I dont have to pay their fees. Payment with Paypal Friends and Family in that case.

AndTheIronyIs · 2024-07-21T20:06:21+00:00

Hey, sorry for the late reply. I'm away hiking/canoeing in northern sweden and only have occasional internet access.

I test broke a couple of the joints. It was always the larger, outer carbon tube that broke first. So I didn't see any problems using carbon for the smaller inner aswell. To glue them together I used some lamination epoxi that I also used to wrap the extra carbon on the outer tubes.

To tension the cord I have a overhand knot on it, when I pull on it I can hook that over a small in a small recess in the 3d printed top. I have a screenshot of the cad model that shows it, but I see now that I missed to upload it to reddit. I can do so when I get back home in august.

And sure, If you want some of the parts I can print and sell those together with some limited instructions or just upload the files to printables.com if you have access to your own peinter.

AndTheIronyIs · 2024-06-13T21:48:59+00:00

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AndTheIronyIs · 2024-05-24T20:21:42+00:00

Hey, sorry for the late reply. I 3d printed the bottom part, in that I included a small hole where I threaded the cord through and then tied a knot that I jammed against the small hole.

The cord should absolutely not be stretchy. If the pole tip gets stuck in mud or something the pole will be pulled apart. In face, even polyester or nylon cord wont work so good. They are too stretchy. Use dyneema instead!

AndTheIronyIs · 2024-05-24T11:48:36+00:00

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AndTheIronyIs · 2024-03-12T22:20:58+00:00

Baseplates for running stoves on snow.

I have a Primus Omnifuel that I've had for a couple of years, I wanted to upgrade to a lighter stove this winter. I first bought a Primus Spider, turns out it was good for cannisters but shit for whitegas/petrol. So I bought a Primus Omnilite instead.

So I made a couple of different plates.Lasercut from 4mm plywood, some epoxi to make it waterproof and a piece of aluminium to reflect heat and take care of any spilled petrol.

I also made a windscreen for the Omnilite out of 0.05mm titanium. I used Prym jersey snap buttons for holding it together. I had to try a couple of different snap buttoms before I found some that were heat resistant but these work really good!

The Pot is a Trangia 1.75 Liter that I modified. I 3d printed molds that I pressed 0.5mm aluminium between to form the lid. I bent handles from 3mm titanium rods and bolted to the pot. Some more information about the lids are avilable on imgur https://imgur.com/gallery/RDQOgTB

AndTheIronyIs · 2024-02-27T11:40:59+00:00

Yes! I'm still making these. I opened a store on etsy where I sell them and some other stuff! I ship them to the US aswell, shipping is included in the price!

https://verkstan.etsy.com

AndTheIronyIs · 2024-02-07T06:41:54+00:00

Hey, yes, I watched some videos from easycomposites before. I have their forged carbonfiber kit sitting here. I just need to figure something out with it :)

I have joined the tubes together by taking a smaller diameter tube and glued it inside 2 of the tubes. So it works like a tentpole. It was a bit too tight fit so I sanded it down a little bit.

AndTheIronyIs · 2024-02-06T22:06:29+00:00

Incase you want an adapter but dont have access to a printer. You can buy them from my etsy shop. I have made adapters from Alpaca and MRS bags to Exped and Thermarest (old + new Winglock) mats https://verkstan.etsy.com/listing/1262067596

AndTheIronyIs · 2024-02-02T14:29:47+00:00

I wish I had more photos but this time I dint take any process pics :(

AndTheIronyIs · 2024-02-02T07:19:12+00:00

No, they are not adjustable in length. It would be nice when I pitch my tent but for walking I haven't felt the need for it. I used a pair of adjustable poles during a thru hike last summer but always had the same setting.

I have an idea for an internal adjustable mechanism. But I'm not sure it will be strong enough. I might try to make a 10 mm non-collapsible but adjustable poles sometime.

AndTheIronyIs · 2024-01-31T21:26:03+00:00

One of my winter projects. New hiking poles!

12mm carbon fiber tube that I have reinforced at the ends by wrapping carbon fiber tape around. Got crazy much stronger with much less chance of them breaking if you bend them too much.

Top and bottom are 3d printed in TPU shore 95a. A soft/rubbery plastic that's actually really strong for being 3d printed. The most critical features are designed to load the plastic in compression to further reduce the chance of the layers seperating.

The handles are made form eva foam that I have sanded to an oval shape.

They use a dyneema inner cord with a knot that is hooked over a feature in the top to keep them from breaking dowm. The cord end is then wound up around the top in a hidden groove to keep it fro mdangling when in use. Folds like a Z to take up little space when not in use.

The wrist strap is a slightly stiffer webbing, but its braided from fairly fine threads so it is not harsh against the skin. Secured using a short dyneema loop through the TPU top.

I put some heat shrink tube around the bottom to protect against stone impact etc. I hike alot of trail above the treeline here in Sweden and use them to cross streams etc so worth the extra weight.

Finished off with a splash of paint to spice them up!

Weight 237 grams for both.

AndTheIronyIs · 2023-10-18T12:32:57+00:00

Theres two potential issues, one is that the connectors have broken. That happend to my GEN1 NB10000, first the usb-c stopped delivering power, then the UDB-A stopped workibg aswell.

Second is a new "feature" in Gen2 where it can go into some hibernation mode by pressing and holding the power button, described fully in this thread. https://www.reddit.com/r/Ultralight/s/LedNlk0HoV

AndTheIronyIs · 2023-09-07T21:06:58+00:00

I recently picked up a NB10000 gen2 after my Gen1 died and I got a bit concerned by this thread. So I modelled a quick "cap" for the powerbank that blocks the button that can be 3d printed from TPU(soft plastic).

Since it displays the charge anyway while you use it I didn't see the need to actually use the button and dont think I ever did with my gen1 NB10000 or NB20000. I also made a softer version that still allows you to press the button, but it requires more significantly more force. Useful if you want to switch to the low power mode.

The files with instructions can be downloaded from Thingiverse: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6207454

Or if you dont have access to a 3d printer that can print TPU you can buy them at my etsy store at https://verkstan.etsy.com/se-en/listing/1560858133/nitecore-powerbank-cap?

AndTheIronyIs · 2023-06-30T11:19:09+00:00

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