GREEN ELEPHANT Telescoping Tarp Poles | Adjustable Tent Poles for Tarp Set of 2 | Portable & Lightweight Aluminum Tent Poles Replacement

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They have the spiked foot, which again works great for soft ground but may pose issues on any hard or solid ground. We’ll let you decide. The adjustable mechanisms do add some weight when compared to the Azarxis’s, but they are just as strong and still lighter than the Kelty staff pole when weighed individually. Not a bad choice for beach shelters, festivals, and small groups but quite bulky for small solo campers. These poles can also be adjusted to 7 feet 6.55 inches when extended fully and can be used to set up an awning on a camper or RV. The minimum size would also allow you to set up a tarp shelter to sleep under and keep your camping gear dry. In Summary They have a spike design on the foot for rooting into the soft ground like an anchor, which is a contrast to the many flat, rubber foot designs out there. Of all the affordable tarp poles out there, I think these offer the best value for money and do not look cheap in any way. They look great. Top marks for being lightweight without feeling too thin or fragile and offering two meters of headroom which is more than enough for most people.

They come in a nice fabric roll bag with 3 x stakes and guy lines, which weigh an additional 140 grams, but you can leave that at home if you wish. They are fairly thin but sturdy nonetheless and will hold up to strong wind or pools of water on your tarp in heavy rain. At just 364 grams for the pair, these tarp poles are super lightweight and lighter than a pair of most hiking poles.

2 Tarp Poles Vs 1 Tarp Pole

The Paria Outdoors tarp poles come as a set of two; each pole weighs 14 ounces, and the maximum weight would be 1 pound 12 ounces. If using them as separate poles, the minimum length is 2 feet 8 inches, with a maximum length of 6 feet. If you combine all the sections, it will have a maximum length of 12 feet. The Thermarest Tranquility 6 Awning Poles are designed to be used specifically with the Tranquility 6 tent, but they work perfectly well with tarps for shelter building. You can set a tarp up over your tent for extra protection or use it on its own with a sleeping pad and bag. In this guide to the best tarp poles for camping, we share the lightest, strongest, and easiest-to-use camping tarp poles available today. You will learn about the different types of tarp poles and how to use them correctly to get a taut rain fly sheet. VERDICT: The Six Moon Designs 49-inch carbon fiber tent pole is our number one recommendation to anyone who wants a taut shelter. They are lightweight, strong, easy to use, compact, extendable, stable, and everything else you might want in a tarp pole.

The strength of the best tarp pole comes down to the material that it’s made from. A tarp pole has to withstand strong wind and rain. The material that the tarp pole is made from will also determine the price and weight.

Tarp Vs Tent Vs Hammock

Weather is unpredictable, and if you’re caught in heavy rain, then these would be the best tarp poles to use to create a pitched shelter. If you extend them to their full length of 8 feet 2.4 inches, this will help in shedding the heavy rain. You could also use them to set up an awning on a camper to have a protective shelter to sit beneath. You could use the poles to pitch a tent, as the removable, anti-slip, silicone tip would prevent any tears or damage to the canvas. In Summary The Kelty Staff Tarp Pole is designed to work perfectly with the Kelty Noah’s Tarp but will provide plenty of structural integrity to any tarp shelter set up. We recommend getting two for a simple freestanding pitched roof design, but it is tall enough to work on its own.

The idea behind camping with a tarp is that you are lightweight and adaptable, so adding a tarp pole into the mix can be a tough hurdle to overcome. If, like me, you have been caught out in the rain without a tarp pole before, then carrying a little bit of extra weight is a small price to pay. Here are the main things to consider when buying a tarp pole: Weight With a set of two lightweight, aluminum poles, you can use them to set up a tarp or a shade shelter if you plan on going to the beach for the day. With the additional height they offer, you can create a refuge with plenty of headroom and be able to withstand the elements. In Summary

Using Trekking Poles With Your Tarp

These poles will add value if you’re looking for poles that can withstand the elements and are versatile. They can be used to set-up a windbreaker, an awning, or to pitch a shelter. They’ll fit in most rivet holes of a tarp. How to Choose the Best Tarp Pole You will notice that some of the best tarp poles on this list come in pairs, and others are sold in singles. This isn’t what makes one pole better than the other; it just depends on what kind of shelter you want.