Embodiments herein describe various structural components for a lightweight tent. Structural components include a split tip for a tent pole end, configured to receive and secure one or more cords from a tent canopy. The one or more cords may be configured with stoppers that may fit into corresponding recesses on the split tip to assist in retention. Other components include a coupler for attaching one or more cords from the tent canopy. The coupler may be secured to a tent pole section by a retaining ring, or by cooperation of a groove in the tent pole with a corresponding ridge on the coupler.