ALPS Mountaineering Adjustable Tarp Pole
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Sturdy poles

by Wink, Verified Owner from VT, United States Written on April 17, 2023
I bought two of these to use supporting a rain or shade tarp where convenient trees weren’t available and when I couldn’t count on finding long enough branches laying around in the woods. Think beach or open grass campgrounds. Fully extended, the poles are about 7 feet long but could easily be adjusted lower for better protection in rain or wind. In a trial set-up the poles seemed very stable even fully extended. Of course, that strength comes with a weight cost so this isn’t an option for ultra-light camping. Each 3 section pole with sack included weighs about 1 1/2 pounds and is 23 inches long (two of the three sections can be extended).
Pros:
  • Strength
Cons:
  • No internal shock cord
Would recommend: Yes
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Decent, but not awesome

by Mike Silverman, Verified Owner from MD, United States Written on December 18, 2021
I carry 4 poles in my motorcycle camping rig for a tarp setup. Speed and size (not so much weight) rule the day, and these are decent but not the best. There's no shock cording and they're a bit clumsy to set up. They're nice and tall and stout enough to not worry about them bending easily, but I prefer my Kelty Staff's to these.
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