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Post by FarOutFarley on Sept 6, 2023 13:19:50 GMT -8
I'm looking for affordable (= cheap) tarp poles for my tent awning. I don't want to use my hiking poles due to the risk of damaging them. Should be about 5' long and 1/2" or less in diameter. (Tried to use the forum search function but it doesn't appear to be working?)
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Post by ErnieW on Sept 6, 2023 18:29:03 GMT -8
First, search worked fine for me. Next, what damage are you concerned about to your poles? For me it seems that going downhill with a full pack puts a lot more stress through the poles than when I use them with my tarp. If you want poles 5' long how big is your tent? Is this a BP'ing tent or car? If if is for BP'ing how much weight can you afford? How much $$$?
For car camping I have some aluminum adjustable poles I got at Campmor ages ago (cheap).
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Post by jazzmom on Sept 6, 2023 19:37:12 GMT -8
Are you at all interested in making one? I've bought DIY poles parts from Quest Outfitters to make tarp poles. Straight poles are really easy to make and DIY parts are pretty cheap. Quest Outfitters has good instructions on their website at the link below (under 'FAQ'). I don't shockcord mine to save weight. www.questoutfitters.com/tent_poles.htm |
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Post by FarOutFarley on Sept 7, 2023 17:01:22 GMT -8
First, search worked fine for me. Next, what damage are you concerned about to your poles? For me it seems that going downhill with a full pack puts a lot more stress through the poles than when I use them with my tarp. If you want poles 5' long how big is your tent? Is this a BP'ing tent or car? If if is for BP'ing how much weight can you afford? How much $$$?
For car camping I have some aluminum adjustable poles I got at Campmor ages ago (cheap).
Weight isn't crucial in terms of ounces, but the diameter should be 1/2" or less, and I guess you know "cheap" when you see it. |
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Post by texasbb on Sept 7, 2023 17:47:19 GMT -8
Are you at all interested in making one? I've bought DIY poles parts from Quest Outfitters to make tarp poles. Straight poles are really easy to make and DIY parts are pretty cheap. Quest Outfitters has good instructions on their website at the link below (under 'FAQ'). I don't shockcord mine to save weight. www.questoutfitters.com/tent_poles.htmThanks for posting that, jazzmom , you've got me thinking... |
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Post by FarOutFarley on Sept 7, 2023 20:15:22 GMT -8
Are you at all interested in making one? I've bought DIY poles parts from Quest Outfitters to make tarp poles. Straight poles are really easy to make and DIY parts are pretty cheap. Quest Outfitters has good instructions on their website at the link below (under 'FAQ'). I don't shockcord mine to save weight. www.questoutfitters.com/tent_poles.htmThanks for that link, I'll check it out. I have another project involving tent poles that that site can probably help me with.
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Post by FarOutFarley on Sept 10, 2023 5:41:38 GMT -8
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Post by dayhiker on Sept 10, 2023 8:59:21 GMT -8
www.sunnysports.com/l/?searchinfo=polesNot sure about diameter, but from the style they look larger, one steel , one aluminum , not sure how much stress they can take , 5' would be under less stress than longer, take a section out and re-tie shock cord? Might be tricky. Adjustable more . . . eBay has allot, but not sure how good they are . . .
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Post by jazzmom on Sept 10, 2023 9:25:20 GMT -8
Still hoping to find .5". So, did you look at the Quest website I linked? 0.5 inch Easton aluminum poles. Three 18" sections would make a 4.5 foot pole, or one 26" plus two 18" sections for a 5'2" pole. If you need it exactly 5' long, it's easy to cut the 26" piece with a simple pipe cutter and a lightly sand. You need two pole sections with inserts, one without, plus two ends. The ends fit into grommets. That comes out to less than $20. To add a shock cord, you need cording and slightly different ends - an additional $5 tops. Quest charges actual USPS shipping costs. It really is that easy and, in the end, you would having something light enough to backpack with. A lot of commercial tent makers use Easton poles. www.questoutfitters.com/Tent_Poles_490.htmETA: Otherwise, the "MSR 5' Adjustable Pole" at Sunnysports that dayhiker found seems perfect for what you're looking for. |
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Post by FarOutFarley on Sept 10, 2023 9:44:18 GMT -8
Jazzmom, that would have been a good option, thanks for the suggestion, but this afternoon I was able to modify the $10 Leki poles I got at a yard sale yesterday. I removed the grips and figured out how to attach a bolt with a large square head to the end to hold the loop on the fly door. The MSR poles are $70 each! If I trip over a $5 pole in the middle of the night and break it, I won't feel too bad.
I didn't want to use my other Leki poles because they're ornery to adjust and I don't want to break them.
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Post by jazzmom on Sept 10, 2023 10:07:36 GMT -8
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Post by FarOutFarley on Oct 3, 2023 15:21:17 GMT -8
Well, after removing the grips from the Leki poles I got these tarp poles for $27: www.amazon.com/dp/B09ZTLRCVM?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1 They're .75" in diameter. They're lightweight and seem strong enough for my purpose. They're not incrementally adjustable like hiking poles. There are 5 15" sections to each pole, so you could bring however many sections you need. These are a MUCH better deal than the MSR poles, which are $40 for ONE pole versus $27 for TWO of the San Like poles. MSR gives the length and weight of the poles but not the diameter or thickness, so I don't know what would justify the higher price. The San Like poles worked great on first use. I recommend them. |
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