When you're deep in the backcountry with your family or group tent and disaster strikes in the form of a snapped tent pole, the MSR Pole Repair Splint Large becomes your trip-saving hero. Specifically engineered for the 16mm diameter poles found in most 4-6 person tents, this ultralight 20g emergency repair solution lets you fix broken poles on the fly without heading home or spending a miserable night under the stars. The 13cm splint applies easily without tools or technical expertise, transforming what could be a trip-ending equipment failure into a quick 5-minute fix that keeps your backcountry adventure rolling. At less than an ounce, there's no excuse not to toss this essential piece of camping emergency gear into your repair kit before heading into remote areas where a functioning shelter isn't just comfort, it's safety.