Tarp Poles.

[Bizmarty]

Hi Guys,

I'm new to using a tarp so please bear with me! I have a jungle hammock http://www.mosquitohammock.com/junglehammock.html

What I am looking for is 2 poles, maybe telescopic to adjust the height, that are small/light that I can take with me. I know you guys are going to say find some sticks and use them! But I'm thinking of a place like the Brecon Beacons where trees are few and far between. So the hammock will be on the ground and I need to put the tarp over it and therefore need the 2 poles to support the cord and tarp. I hope you understand what I mean!? Any help would be gratefully received.

Thanks

 

[Andy2112]

Hi Bizmarty,

what about using some telescopic walking poles upside down so the spike goes through the eyelet on the tarp. Pick some up cheap at Aldi or the likes ??

 

[JohnC]

How about walking poles? Then you'd have a multiple use for the items..
Theres a few sites selling basha poles. heres one http://ukkitmonster.com/advanced_se...poles&osCsid=eae9bd0b0a16e3c0ae5d1d68f5dd5679

 

[irishlostboy]

ya, i use walking poles with my tarp. works fine with a little imaginitive paracord work and a few tent pegs.

that is a cool looking hammock by the way. a bit exspensive for my tastes though. worth the money i am sure. make sure it is a waterproof as it says before you commit to sleeping in it on the ground without a bivy bag.

 

[godfather]

Tatonka have some poles called "Strange" I think. Them come in several sizes as well as telescopic versions but be prepared for the price shock!! I wanted a couple of poles to take with me to the beach so that we could use my tarp as a sun shelter.

 

[Celt_Ginger]

WebTex make poles for exactly the job you have described. They are telescopic, so pack down quite small and are pretty strong.
http://www.lansdaleltd.com/prod.php/sect/TS