TARP POLES: What style suits you? We compare 6 different options that can support your next pitch!
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- Опубликовано: 26 авг 2024
- A tarp pole is a handy accessory to help expand your range in tarp camping. But, with the numerous styles available to buy, it's important to suss out what design features are going to best fit your excursions. This video examines 6 different tarp pole options that represent the most common materials, construction, mechanics and specs you will find while shopping in the tarp pole category. The intent of this video is to get you thinking about what features you will find essential, and what features are actually disposable. You might be surprised that in the end, the simplest solution works best!
The video features our AquaQuest Safari XL Tarp (20' x 13' or 6 m x 4 m) in our proprietary True Terrain Camo:
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This is the largest size available in our hybrid (midweight) tarp model, which uses 70D nylon fabric with silicone and PU coatings to create a high-performing waterproof rating of 5000mm. Offering up to 244 square feet of precious dry cover, our 20 x 13 (XL) tarps are ideal for deluxe set-ups and group excursions. Numerous tie-outs enable customization and stability. It can accommodate up to 8 users.
AquaQuest also makes 3 other models of tarp, and offers 5 different sizes: Whether you're gearing up for a nimble solo thru-hike, or need a burly backcountry basecamp for you and your buddies, we've got your brand of adventure covered! Note that AQ products are backed by our limited lifetime warranty and no-quibble return policy.
AquaQuest, established in 1994, is the brand that is WATER PROVEN, and with our waterproof tarps, bivies and shelters, you need FEAR NO FORECAST.
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Yo guys, use audio boom poles, monopods, or blind guide canes. The telescopic range is insane and they are designed to hold weight. Way better than paint poles and trekking pole that are way too bulky or limited in range.
RE: the pole jack, I just fabbed a section of ski pole open on both ends, and stick both trekking pole tips in. Voila, 8' pole. As long as you're OK planting one grip in the dirt.
Great stuff! Thanks for sharing this useful tip... literally!
Stellar video on showing a variety of tarp pole options here brother! I use trekking poles a lot while backpacking, so they're a natural choice for me personally when setting up my UL tent or tarp tent. That tip on adding the pole jacks was ingenious though! Will definitely be making a pair of those 👍 Thanks for passing that one along man! Meanwhile, looking forward to your upcoming vids 👍
As always: Thanks for your contribution to this conversation! If trekking poles are already part of your essential gear then the pole jacks make a ton of sense✌️
@@AQWaterproof Absolutely my pleasure! 👍
Green Elephant twist lock poles work great. Try some, you'll like them. If hiking, a dead lodgepole cut to size works well.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge with me and the group👍
I'm just getting started in my tarp game.. great video well laid out.. well articulated..
Greg.. Little Rock AR
Happy to hear it! Good luck out there greg!
Aqua Quest Defender Tarps 10*7. my favorite. two basha poles. bungee loops in all tie out points and a few lengths of paracord.
my bushcraft life is complete.
We love to hear it! Thanks for the feedback.
Your 2nd set of poles look like Redcamp's. I just bought those, but from an auction so got them cheap. Looking to try them out in a few weeks when camping out for the solar eclipse!
Good luck and enjoy your next adventure!
Great video. Lots of info - thanks!!!
Thanks for your feedback!
any chance you can link the manufacturers or links to the poles you reviewed? I didn't hear names for any of them!
Fiberglass painter’s pole!!
thanks for sharing!!
I have tried " Twist lock tarp poles , and do not like them , Most of the time i use Steel ones , similar to yours , and half Tennis balls , with wooden carved inserts to cushion them if I need to use them in the fabric section of my Defender tarp .
Hi! Thanks for your comments. The twist lock poles I tried out just didn't seem like a rugged piece of gear. But then again, they are light and versatile... I can see why they have become a popular option. But not the right choice for us!
You should look at the telescopic poles from springbar. I have some of the twisty tarp poles but when they fail, I'll replace them with springbar poles. There's zero chance of me needing to carry them, they ride in my truck. If the weather is bad enough to break those poles it's well past time for me to have been inside.
Great! Thanks for the recommendation!
@ $500 a set, no thanks
painters poles are the best options out there
Brilliant, bro
How do you 'attach' the tarp to them?
@jasonplugowsky3086 I put heavy gauge rivets into the screw end and left the tag end on. Put the end of the rivet through the grommet and then the guy line over that. For the one I use on the center of the tarp I have a tennis ball to reduce pressure.
Some of those twist-lock poles last a very long time, Have a twist lock boat hook that I attached a sharp nail(walking stick on rocks)and gaff hoock to fish on jeties. 40 Yrs and still works. Bit of lube once in a while. My tarp poles have a metal tab/ring that locks them
Twist locks always fail after a short number of uses (brand/quality does not matter). Steel rusts and is heavy. Push button locks can, and will slip out of place and are difficult to put back in place properly. Aluminum is weak in many circumstances. I gave up on all that and just find suitable branches. Tip: You don't necessarily have to cut your branches to length. You can easily use a long branch and just attach your guide line to the tarp tie out, use a marlin spike (doubled if necessary) with the guide line around the branch an inch or two from your tarp tie out and an inch or two higher, then stake out your line. Works like a charm.
Can you please do a video showing the difference in pack size of your 3 different styles of tarps? Pack down size is important to alot of us. Showing how small each type of tarp can pack down into its bag isnt something i can find any videos of about your tarps. Thanks and much appreciated!
Hi! Thanks for the feedback... we are working on building a resource that best exhibits our various tarps packed/compressed. We will make a video version when complete!
Good info
Bigger stuff sacks
@justanotherrat9703 appreciate the feedback
Love my DD 3x3 - My favourite setup is the the Sweaty Flapper 👌🏼 ruclips.net/video/RECmv_Y-Dnc/видео.htmlsi=xh67ckOglFZPyoJe
Telescopic
Is pronounced Teles-cop-ick
Not Teles-co-pick