What tuf and 222 rem said.
I use tyhe kifaru longhunter and 2 poles, makes a big difference. Then the poles get used in my kifaru para tipi or floorless golite tent when I get to base camp. If my day hunts are still hunting or not to taxing I dont use them from base camp each day. If I do use them and keep base camp set up some temporary sticks cut to aprox length work to hold the tent up while the poles are being used. I would never pack meat up or down hill without them. Good luck. Dean