Tarp Poles

[Prelude Jive]

For those of you who have made shade with a tarp and four poles, this one's for you. I'm taking a Jeep Liberty down there so I cant really bring really long dowel rods or something. I was wondering if there was something that was collapsable, what have you guys used? It's gotta be sturdy enough cause I don't wanna be screwing with it all weekend.

Thanks!

[samhall]

Kelty sells Tarp poles for there sun shades separately. I bought 2 of them they go to 8.25', but they are a little pricey at $39 each. But they are small and they will last.
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[Prelude Jive]

I have an extra tent. Maybe I could use the connectable poles from it? Do you think that would too weak? Otherwise I'm gonna "design" something.

[samhall]

It might be too weak, but if you are going to design something why don't you design a brace for your tent poles or a covering for extra support.