The Nomad lite is designed to use adjustable hiking poles as its' main
method of support. Not only does this eliminate the need to carry poles
whose sole function is to hold up your shelter at night, it makes your
hiking poles become dual-use objects, objects that help make your hike
a success by day and night. Additionally, the poles support the Nomad
lite from inside, for two reasons - 1) it saves the weight of materials
which compose pole hangers or pole sleeves (used on nearly every tent
on the market), and 2) because there are no hangers or sleeves, there
are less thread punctures through the wall (the method by which they
are secured) - meaning less opportunities for water to leak inside to
your protected environment and gear.