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Reddit mentions of Kelty Adjustable Tarp Pole
Sentiment score: 3
Reddit mentions: 4
We found 4 Reddit mentions of Kelty Adjustable Tarp Pole. Here are the top ones.
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Weight: 1.6 poundsPush-Button AdjustmentAdjustable Height: Eight settings between 80" and 99".Packs down to 29 inches.2" Grommet Tip for Secure Attachment
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Color | Gold |
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Number of items | 1 |
Size | One Size |
Weight | 1.1 Pounds |
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I was happy with my DIY shade solution this year. I bought a 13'x20' of aluminet with taped edges and grommets every two feet from Gothic Arch Greenhouses. I tied one long edge to a camper and elevated the other half of it with three Kelty adjustable poles, staked down with paracord tied to rebar.
The aluminet cooled things off enough that people were able to sleep in tents beneath it well into the afternoon (!). By the end of the week, the aluminet sagged enough that I had to stick a pole in the center, so I'm going to need to figure out a better way to keep it taut longer next year. Larger sheets of aluminet wouldn't work very well with this setup without several poles propping up the interior.
The total cost was around $250, and it packs down very efficiently. I also strung solar-powered fairy lights all around it, which provided a nice, gentle ambiance through the night.
This is essentially the same thing.
http://www.amazon.com/Kelty-41981003-Adjustable-Tarp-Pole/dp/B001M0NVGC
Might be available on Amazon.ca
You will need two of them I think at minimum. Do some research on how to rig a tarp with poles, and you will need to practice some to get it down. It is a little bit of art and science. I am still learning, but there are a ton of videos and guides to use for reference.
Remote beach and backpacking? Sorry man, either using trees at the edge of the beach, or going-to-ground is going to be a good bet. For car camping however, you have lots of options:
So the poles themselves are actually a little larger/heavier (1.6 pounds) than I realized when I ordered, but I still think they will fit in our luggage okay and according to all the reviews saying these are the best poles out there, will hopefully be worth it. These are the poles: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001M0NVGC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
This is the shade tarp: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012FCG2Y8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1