I need to source a carbon pole 44-47" in length to form the vertical support on a tarp. It is preferable that it can be broken down into two sections to fit into a frame bag. I've had a look at various options from the kiting fraternity, but does anyone have any other suggestions?

I know Easton produce carbon poles ... but alas that's as much as I know about them.

How much heavier would aluminium be?

http://www.eastonpoles.com/


Just thought, if you were to use aluminium then have a search for Hampton pole kits, I think ultralight outdoor gear might do them.

with my spare time I Google'd it and found this too, some reviews on some bikepacking site in US

http://www.fibraplex.com/tentpoles.htm

what about fibreglass ones?? maybe these cut to right size, maybe worth a play

http://www.towsure.com/product/Fibregla ... 95mm_x_55m

or this site

http://www.titaniumgoat.com/tentpole.html

(some cool stuff on that ^^^^ site )

Problem of the poles sorted - zpacks do a light carbon pole that weighs naff all. Also, quest outfitters do the lightweight easton poles in a DIY style.


Titanium Goat - Cool, they do ti foil too.

Hmmm, goes off stroking chin .... where's that caldera clone template?

Actually Ti Goat do a lot of cool stuff. That's another website I'd have done well not to look at....

Whatever you do DON'T look at Ti Goats links page ... very dangerous

yes I thought I could have battered the credit card getting stuff off there - one for DNF I think

ti sheet, carbon poles, I think the Pack Rifle Kit is the gem on that site :)

I like the look of this on their website. Perfect for a British summer under a tarp:



155g and c.£55

Someting along the same lines as the bivvy above. This one offers a touch more room but is a little heavier at 290g as it comes with an Easton pole ... cheaper though at around £44.

http://www.bearpawwd.com/shelters_floors/bug_bivy.html

liking the look of that Ian, which site is that on?

You will find it here young man.

http://www.titaniumgoat.com/