[Cosmosdan]

I have a few cot bunks for camping. These are great for tenting it, but as so heavy that I cringe at having to pack them. The heaviest parts are the thick wall poles. I was thinking about drilling some holes to lighten them up. I know the weight rating will go down, but none of us come even close to 500lbs a cot. Just looking for ideas for a point in the right direction.

[NMKawierider]

I'd say if the load on the poles was vertical, then on a round tube you could take quite a but of material out and still be pretty safe...but if the load is horizontal, like cot pols, I would think you couldn't take out as much. Can these be replaced with thin walled aluminum poles?

[Cosmosdan]

Each pole is 3pcs. The end poles are necked down to fit the center one. I have two bunks. It will require 8 pole sets. If I could find the right dia tube, I could maybe slide a smaller piece in the id for the joint. I was fixated on the necking I can't do. Don't need them for a bit, so other ideas will help.