Folding Ridge Pole: one solution

[M. Demetrius]

We wanted to avoid the extra vertical pole, although that is a good solution. That pole in the middle really takes up more space than a fellow would think. I've camped in tents that had one, and it seems like it's always in the way.

Anyhow, we're not making a recommendation, just showing what we did to solve one of the common problems. Cheap and effective.