Accessory Tarp Poles

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Compact and well-built, these poles do exactly what’s needed for tarp and awning setups.

Big Agnes says: 

Two sturdy, adjustable poles that can be used to support tarps, pyramid tents, or awning-style doors. Ideal for setting up your Gold Camp, any camping tarp, or using the awning-style doors on your tent.

Our Verdict

The Big Agnes Accessory Tarp Poles offer a practical solution for pitching tarps, awnings or tent doors without relying on trekking poles. Each aluminium pole adjusts from 167cm to 203cm and collapses to 56cm, making them easy to carry and deploy quickly. At just under 1kg for the pair, they’re not ultralight, but they pack down small and work well in a range of applications and are incredibly durable. 

The build quality is reliable, with DAC press-fit sections that feel secure under tension. The two tip options, rubber and pegged, provide flexibility across various ground conditions and tarp grommets. They pair especially well with Big Agnes shelters, but also slot neatly into a range of generic tarp configurations.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Features

• Two adjustable aluminum poles that can be used to set up tarps and tents
• Compatible with Gold Camp Tarps as a replacement center pole, or for setting up the Gold Camp Mesh Insert with no tarp
• Use with a wide variety of tents and tarps or to awning-out flap doors
• Two interchangeable tips included; blunt end tip and textured peg tip for use with grommet

Specifications

• Weight excluding stuff sack: 982g
• Pack size: 12 x 56cm
• Adjustable length: 66″-80″ / 167cm-203cm
• Collapsed length: 22″ / 56cm
• Pole diameter: 19mm-21.5mm

Material & Construction

• Aluminium poles