If your tent poles have seen better days and you'd rather replace them than buy a new tent, invest in the Vango Alloy Tent Pole Set which can be used to quickly and easily mend any corded tent pole.

Each set comes with five poles made from tough 7005 alloy -four having a ferrule, one without -and two pole ends and one length of pole elastic. From those items you should be able to fix almost any tent on the market.

Each pole measures 55cm and is 8.5mm in diameter. You may need to cut back a pole to ensure it fits your tent securely and tightly.