Extending Poles @ ALDI £2.99. Useful for tarp supports, solving rain traps etc

[Midnitehound]

http://offers.kd2.org/en/gb/aldi/pCSd/

There were still plenty left on Friday 27th so I bought a load.

I've liked Mesquite's set up with four along the front of a large DD tarp so I couldn't resist.

I think they will certainly come in handy and they seem good quality and value at £2.99 each.



I also wanted a tall enough pole to support the centre of a three sided pyramid tent using a DD 4x4 tarp.

 

[ProjeKtWEREWOLF]

Thanks.
I bought two -in a hideous sky blue as chosen by my 6 year old daughter!- for propping up awnings and tarps.
These are washing line props by the way.

 

[rik_uk3]

A few of us have been using the Wilko version for two or three years, work well and they do them in green.

 

[ProjeKtWEREWOLF]

A few of us have been using the Wilko version for two or three years, work well and they do them in green.

I had no choice in the colour! "It's too late now daddy" she says after I paid.......

 

[Midnitehound]

I had no choice in the colour! "It's too late now daddy" she says after I paid.......

I bought the Green version although it is a very very light Green.

I will need to think of some effective padding to go over the top so it won't damage a tarp if used to prop in from the edge.

 

[John Fenna]

I bought the Green version although it is a very very light Green.

I will need to think of some effective padding to go over the top so it won't damage a tarp if used to prop in from the edge.

A pound shop tennis ball with a hole cut in it to give a snug fit to the pole...
It works for canoe poles used as shelter poles as well

 

[bilmo-p5]

If you open a jubilee clip and fit it around the thinner section directly above the locking collar, it makes a good backup for that collar. It's not unknown for them to come loose in use.

 

[Midnitehound]

A pound shop tennis ball with a hole cut in it to give a snug fit to the pole...
It works for canoe poles used as shelter poles as well

Nice one John thank you. I suspected someone experienced would provide a good solution.

 

[Midnitehound]

If you open a jubilee clip and fit it around the thinner section directly above the locking collar, it makes a good backup for that collar. It's not unknown for them to come loose in use.

Thanks for the tip Ian, particularly good when being used for critical load bearing. I'll go and fit clips now.

 

[Harvestman]

Also on sale at the moment are compact telescopic lanterns. My wife just came back with one for me as a surprise gift, and it isn't bad at all. A bit heavy at 187g but neat and compact and will double as a torch. Two brightness setting and the obligatory flashing setting.

 

[Midnitehound]

Also on sale at the moment are compact telescopic lanterns. My wife just came back with one for me as a surprise gift, and it isn't bad at all. A bit heavy at 187g but neat and compact and will double as a torch. Two brightness setting and the obligatory flashing setting.

+1 on the lantern

Also the heavy duty sets of pegs (2 types) in a plastic box are good, if there are any left.