Exped tarp - no poles?

[Dakar Gal]

So I decided to splash out on an exped tarp. Ordered one off d'internet. Arrived yesterday. Weighs nothing but there's something missing. I assumed it would come with a set of poles? No such luck - just an expensive sheet of material with loops attached. Where can I get poles for it, and how many do I need (2?). I plan to use it above the tent to provide a cooking / shelter area.

This is going to be the year of camping in comfort

 

[flash of the gap]

tarp pole n

hi orla , you need 2, if some ones got an old tent thats no good any more rob the poles off that or you could try charles camping in blesso i think they sell em separate, actualy i,ll drop in an ask tommorow if you like, or try any army surplus store

 

[Dakar Gal]

Thanks Flash. Most tent poles are much longer than Id need right? So I'd need to cut them and re-tie the bungee cord?

If its not too much bother - then Id appreciate it We're not actually going camping till April, but getting all the gear upgraded now.
I'll be looking for an idea on low weight/bulk foldable chairs aswell.

 

[the civil one]

hi orla ,

Orlaith , Or Orla .
I had always thought it was Orlaith . How do you spell it
Golden Princess ?.

 

[MikeP]

Thanks Flash. Most tent poles are much longer than Id need right? So I'd need to cut them and re-tie the bungee cord?

The elasticated type tent poles are not likely to be strong enough for what you want.

Try a camping/caravanning shop. I have a selection of awning type poles, the half inch diameter, type.

 

[Dakar Gal]

hi orla , /QUOTE]

Orlaith , Or Orla .
I had always thought it was Orlaith . How do you spell it
Golden Princess ?.

Orla - dont like the other spellings - even though they are more "oirish"
Not sure about the princess bit - definately could do with some gold if yer handing it out.

 

[illustratedman]

Poles

Have a look here theve got telescopic poles about 2/3 down the page.
http://www.outdoor-recreation.co.uk/cgi-bin/hpcartselect.cgi?startth

 

[MikeP]

Have a look here theve got telescopic poles about 2/3 down the page.
http://www.outdoor-recreation.co.uk/cgi-bin/hpcartselect.cgi?startth

TELESCOPIC UPRIGHT POLES - telescopic upright poles, 1.7m to 2.55m x 22mm

5 feet 6 inches "collapsed!"

 

[illustratedman]

Poles

Good for jousting competitions on the bike.

 

[Foodle]

As for chairs I use:-

http://www.decathlon.co.uk/EN/low-chair-17405404/

Pack small and can be used inside the tent should you go camping in summer in this country

They also do a budget tarp(£17.95) WITH poles:-

http://www.decathlon.co.uk/EN/tarp-3243880/

Won't last forever but you can renew every couple of years at that price.

 

[rocks]

Telescopic poles..

Hi Orla,
I am in the process of trying to sort some aluminium tarp poles with a potential supplier. The exped tarps are designed to be used with walking poles in most cases. Which makes for a pretty simple low shelter.

But these poles I am trying to sort prices for at the moment, come nested inside each other and so nicely compact, just trying to sort prices for them.

I am also trying to sort a supply of swedish military grade tarps, which are very tough and still light weight, but its a slow progress.


Astandard tent poles unless tensioned in some way tend to be too flexible to support a tarp free standing. I have and arc tarp and they has two pole sleeves built into it and tentioning lines.

Will let you know if i have any success with these poles..

John

 

[Dakar Gal]

Good man John, dont know why I didnt think to ask you
Looks like you'll be bringing a few pressies to Ruthin for me then in April!

 

[Wapping]

Make your own?

http://www.backpacking-lite.co.uk/diy/make-a-short-tarp-pole.html

 

[ovenpaa]

As for chairs I use:-

http://www.decathlon.co.uk/EN/low-chair-17405404/

Panniers make good chairs as well

 

[Wapping]

Long pole too: http://www.backpacking-lite.co.uk/diy/make-a-long-tarp-pole.html