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

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VERDICT: This set of two adjustable tarp poles by Odoland is great if you like to set your tarp up first and adjust your tarp poles to create tension on the roof. The two reasons to buy are because they are adjustable and come in a set of two. The reason not to buy them is that they are quite heavy. 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 5-foot pole, though, is ideal to use on its own for lightweight campers or as a pair for a spacious pitched shelter. MSR is a very well-respected brand that only produces high-quality outdoor gear, so you know you can count on these tarp poles. 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. With two shorter tarp poles, you can create pitched roofs, A-frames, and lots of other lean-too-type shelters. The choice is ultimately up to you, but some set-ups do require some skill to get right, so be sure to make a few different shelters before you buy any tarp poles. What to Look for in a Tarp Pole to get a Taut Roof

The Paria Outdoor Products Adjustable Tarp and Tent Poles are not the lightest, but they are incredibly sturdy and versatile. There is a wide rubber foot on one end so that it works on practically any surface and a thinner tin at the top, which has excellent clearance through tarp eyelets. 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 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.Each telescoping pole weighs 1 pound 1 ounce, and these will come as a set of two. Individually, they have a collapsible, minimum size of 2 feet 10.4 inches and extend to a maximum of 8 feet 3.36 inches. They have four sections and can support up to 35 pounds per pole. They’re made from lightweight anodized aluminum, have non-slip rubber feet and a removable spigot. The Verdict However, most do seem to be on the heavier side. Whatever way you look at it, it is still far lighter than most tents and far cheaper than a Hilleberg! Length Coming as a set of two tarp poles, you have the option of creating two identical lengths or one long/one short that enables you to create a pitched A-frame tarp shelter amongst many other designs that aren’t possible with identical poles. The adjustable slots make these tarp shelter poles more adaptable to a wider range of tarp sizes as well as enable you to adjust the tension once you’ve set up. These are perfect for setting-up awnings on cars or RV’s and creating a shelter if you need to take cover. It’s like you’re getting to two poles for the price of one! Availability

Kelty Noah’s Tarp Pole – Extends from 6’ 8” to 8’3”. Collapsed height is 2’ 5”. Weighs 1lb 8oz per pole. Top section is adjustable. Great build quality!These tarp poles are versatile and can be used to pitch a tent, and an awning if you’re car camping. Availability 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 With a single pole that extends nice and long, you can create any number of tepee-style shelters as well as angled lean-tos and bivvy bags. The Odoland Adjustable Tarp Poles come as a set that by no means could be classed as lightweight, but you can obviously cut the weight in half by just taking one pole. The length of these tarp poles is ideal for creating steeply pitched rooves or raised shelters that let a breeze through. It would come down to the type of camping you’re doing and where you’re going to be camping. Tarps do have the following advantages: Advantages

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.The materials are often what have the biggest impact on the price and weight, with carbon fiber or titanium being the most expensive/lightweight and steel being the cheapest/heaviest.

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. If you’re car camping, the adjustable pole would be perfect to set up a shade shelter with your tarp. In Summary For some people, this may be the most important factor when shopping for a tarp pole, while others should certainly pay attention to it. If you are used to carrying a tarp that weighs around 500 grams, for example, a set of hiking poles that weigh anything over that will seem like too much. There are some super lightweight options out there for the gram counters.If you need your tarp to be low to the ground, you can adjust the height by removing segments of these poles. You can combine all sections together so that you’re able to create one long pole; this could come in handy if you need to set up a diamond shelter, and you find yourself in an area without trees. The Kelty Noah Adjustable Aluminum Pole was our best overall tarp pole. It’s versatile and can be used to create a shelter with a significant amount of head room reaching heights of 8 feet 3 inches. It can also be used to support an awning, build a shelter for shade, or many other tarp configurations. Whatever your camping needs, this pole will certainly stand up to it.