Basha/tarp poles - What do you use?

[Frosty11]

Walking poles, washing line props, tree branches....the list goes on, but I wanted to see what the majority of you use? I've seen purpose built, telescopic poles, but there's not much chatter on these?

 

[Badger74]

Walking poles if walking or 2 trees when in the woods.

 

[resnikov]

Haven't used them yet except in the back garden, as due to a back injury my trip has been canned but I was going to use my walking poles for my basha.

 

[Shewie]

I use my Pacer Poles if I'm hiking or my adjustable bash poles if I'm canoe or car camping

 

[The Survivor]

I use my walking poles, as I will be carrying them anyway, so no extra weight.

 

[Granite Head]

I have Tatonka telescopic poles, they are good but pricey for what they are - probably would not buy again given the amount of usage.

HTH GH

 

[hsmeets]

I use my walking poles if i have them with me (which is not always), if not i use a couple of sticks from the woods

 

[Frosty11]

I'm yet to get my head around walking poles, but that's the old squaddie mentality coming through I guess.

Has any used something like this?

http://www.rvops.co.uk/Catalogue/Sl...ries/RVOps-Telescopic-Bivi-Pole-Single-RV-TBP

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[Shewie]

I'm yet to get my head around walking poles, but that's the old squaddie mentality coming through I guess.

Has any used something like this?

http://www.rvops.co.uk/Catalogue/Sl...ries/RVOps-Telescopic-Bivi-Pole-Single-RV-TBP

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I have the older version in the vid, bought from RVOps about 3 years ago. Like he mentions the wingnut catches on everything, luckily I've not managed to break or lose one yet. If I was buying again I'd go for the lighter version with the twistlock.

 

[Macaroon]

You don't have to get your head 'round walking poles mate, I have a pair which I wouldn't dream of using for walking with but they weigh nothing, pack so you don't know they're there and do the job a treat.

I cut the rubber handles and all extraneous trim off mine, glued a small rubber cap on top & bottom and the job's a good'un..........................atb mac

 

[Frosty11]

I have the older version in the vid, bought from RVOps about 3 years ago. Like he mentions the wingnut catches on everything, luckily I've not managed to break or lose one yet. If I was buying again I'd go for the lighter version with the twistlock.

Don't you use these more than you walking poles? It seems the design is based on the walking poles and he kinda of explains that in the video too.

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[Shewie]

Don't you use these more than you walking poles? It seems the design is based on the walking poles and he kinda of explains that in the video too.

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I wouldn't say I use them more than my poles, it depends what kind of trip I'm doing. If I'm hiking then I have my Pacer Poles, if I'm in the canoe then I'll pack the basha poles as the walking poles aren't needed, but I do want something for my tarp pull outs. The new basha poles in the vid just use the same twist lock mechanism as some walking poles for locking them off.

I wouldn't want to use basha poles as walking poles

 

[Frosty11]

You don't have to get your head 'round walking poles mate, I have a pair which I wouldn't dream of using for walking with but they weigh nothing, pack so you don't know they're there and do the job a treat.

I cut the rubber handles and all extraneous trim off mine, glued a small rubber cap on top & bottom and the job's a good'un..........................atb mac

I like that idea. I'll have a look at the walking poles and compare against the locking ones.

I wouldn't say I use them more than my poles, it depends what kind of trip I'm doing. If I'm hiking then I have my Pacer Poles, if I'm in the canoe then I'll pack the basha poles as the walking poles aren't needed, but I do want something for my tarp pull outs. The new basha poles in the vid just use the same twist lock mechanism for locking them off.

I wouldn't want to use basha poles as walking poles

Thanks for this, but all I can think of now is that I want a Canoe!


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[huntersforge]

Walking poles, washing line props, tree branches....the list goes on, but I wanted to see what the majority of you use? I've seen purpose built, telescopic poles, but there's not much chatter on these?

I always walk with a decent stick ( man staff ) when carrying a pack and use it to set my tarp up when pitching up.