tarp pole

[fullerton]

sad friday question,

got me new cot and tarp but struggling to get decent poles that dont flex and are light to raise the front to about 6 feet so i can stand in the front,

i know you lot have loads of pics with tarps so what poles.

steve

[Bernard Smith]

Most camping shops have a form of universal telescopic or adjustable pole. They break down into the normal three parts but the top section has an adjustable, innner, section. (thumbs)

[fullerton]

got 4 section one from go outdoors, its heavy cheap looking and i dont trust it

steve

[ratass]

Saw a robens one in taunton leasure last week looked well made too,try their site.
Jon

[Barnman]

Have a look at 'Tatonka Tarp stange'

I like these because they pack into themselves. They are well made and the overall packed length is quite short meaning I can get them into my panniers. The problem I had with other types is that they are too long to get into my panniers. It may not be an issue for you though. (thumbs)

[Brenhden]

got 4 section one from go outdoors, its heavy cheap looking and i dont trust it

steve

Why did you buy it?

I got one of these for my tent:

http://www.backpackinglight.co.uk/shelt ... WA127.html

Its only 5'5" but its great and light, they might do slightly longer ones.

Bren

[geordy paul]

Tatonka, I have two and they are brilliant.
Packing them away can be fun! Those who have used them will understand.

[cocker]

id say the hilleberg tarp poles are the best, I've had a set for years there quality is awesome, i got mine from george fisher mountaineering shop at keswick.
https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j ... 1572,d.d24

[cocker]

(thumbs)

[geordy paul]

http://www.outdoorgb.com/p/tatonka_tarp ... tAod0fEDag
Hilleberg do make nice stuff, but very expensive.
The tatonka imho has to be the best value for money.