WideArc Mod Kit – Tarp Pole System

The best tarp pole mod I've tried!

I was lucky enough to win this pole mod kit at a raffle recently and the rep at the gathering took a lot of time to walk me around and educate me on the setup. I finally got to give it a go on my last outing and its such a neat little setup. First of all, it doesn't require you to make any modifications to your tarp. They sell the "Universal Tarp Pole Attachments" that simply loop onto the already existing tie outs for your guylines and you're set to go. Another thing that I think is unique about this mod is that you set your stakes to pull the tarp "down and inward" instead of the typical setting your stakes away from the tarp and pulling your tarp outward. My initial thought was that they might be in the way while moving around underneath but that is not the case. You kind of naturally avoid the lower corners anyway so I never really got close to tripping over the guylines with my feet. I felt I had a LOT more room under the tarp and it also helped keep it more taught so that there was less flapping in the wind overnight. Also, it was nice being able to walk around the outside of the tarp without having to worry about tripping over the guylines (especially when nature calls in the middle of the night). Of course, you obviously can adjust the tension to have more of a "porch mode" or down tighter for inclement weather (as long as it's not too windy? I'm pretty sure I'd remove the mod to batten down the hatches if I knew it was going to be really bad weather instead of trying to bend the poles super far down for coverage) Anyway, I'm not typically a pole mod user. I've tried some other internal single pole mods and made my own external double pole mods in the past but never really felt it was that beneficial. However, I actually enjoyed the space and adjustability of this one and will definitely be using it again. I could not be any happier with this pole mod!

Been a dedicated hammock camper since '08.This is singlehandedly the best tarp upgrade I ever had.wish I had this when I started.Keeps tarp more taught around the whole area and porch mode is spot on.Might have to get a back up pair,this thing is great.

Wide Arc Tarp Internal Poles

Amazing affordable kit! Turned my Warbonnet Superfly into a Super Duper Fly!!! Opened the inside of the tarp which no external pole mode could achieve. Very easy to setup and breakdown. Is this for the elite gram wienie ultra light hiker...NO. However for those that have a short approach with a snow sled, bike, or car ..this is for you! Trevor is very helpful and answered all my questions quickly and I'm satisfied with my first purchase and experience with Hanging High Hammocks!!

Great Mod! Finally got to use it for the first time last weekend and it took the already spacious Hideaway Tarp and made it massive! So much room and super easy to set up and use.

I bought these at the PSH Fawl Sprawl and they will change your life! They provide a ton of extra room under my winter tarp, they are simple to set up and the guys at Hanging High Hammocks are very knowledgeable and go above and beyond to make sure you have a great outdoor experience.

The pole mod kit is best used with 10ft wide tarps, especially ones with full doors on the ends. I tried the pole mod kit with four tarps: 3 from Warbonnet (Superfly, Mountainfly, and Thunderfly) and 1 from Hammockgear (Journey). I encountered a few issues with keep the poles in place on the Mountainfly & Thunderfly tarps. I added my own piece of shockcord with loops at both ends to slip over both poles and keep them in tension towards the center of the tarp. This kept them from rolling downwards or towards the ends of the tarps. This is an extra piece of cordage that should be considered being included with future kits to keep the poles in place on 3rd party tarps, to create tension in both directions along the ridgeline. The tarp connectors worked well with the kit. I discovered the Hammockgear tarp shared the same beastie D ring sizing as the tarp connectors which came with the kit. For the price, it's a good mod to open up a tarp for the following use cases: using with bridge hammocks, using on Yobogear hammock stands, using above net tents for maximum area out of the sun/rain, and to open things up for better air circulation in warmer seasons. It's good for using with car camping setups and walk-in campgrounds. Some gram weenies may balk at the 1 pound weight of the kit, but they can just use their trekking poles if weight is an issue like for long distance thru hiking. Otherwise, it's not really an issue for most people unless you're backpacking in a few miles with the extra weight. Overall, I like it. It has a few setup quirks but there's ways to correct that as noted above.

Bought the mod kit when I purchased my ultimate hammock bundle. I love how easy it is to install the poles and how much access it gives to the hammock. The setup is an absolute must and adds very little room/weight to my bundle for hiking.

Had been thinking about something like this for years. Picked up another vendors UL tent poles for "porch mode" which worked but wasn't what I was trying for. These have been perfect. Work like a champ and do the job well. They also allow me to run my tie outs straight down to minimize tripping hazards. My secondary use case is to pitch my tarp on the ground if I don't have trees (GASP) and I THINK they will do well for that as well, just haven't tested yet.

I just received mine in the mail today and immediately I was impressed with the quality and ease of setting up. The poles remind me of a high end DAC featherlight pole system for a tent but it gives me so much more room inside with my hammock. It?s a hammock palace inside now and with less tie out points to use. I it was a little breezy today in Florida and there wasn?t any extra noise of tarp flapping like other tarps that I have tried. They are light enough for backpacking and well worth the price of them for an extra cozy nights sleep on the trail.

Absolutely LOVE this mod. The lightweight poles break down small enough to pack and are an absolute game changer. I tried using the included clips, but found that it works absolutely perfectly with the small D-rings on my Hammock Gear Quest tarp. My main reason for trying these was to try porch mode without using heavier tarp poles or sticks. I was not disappointed. I plan to try these with the fly on my Haven Tent next (fully expecting to have to shorten them). These poles are a win-win!

I got an early test set of poles and D-rings and have been using them my with Hideaway tarp and it is a game changer! Easy set up and a ton of room inside. The Wide Arc kit can be used on any 10? wide tarp. Hanging High Hammocks is a respectable company, easy to work with, good pricing, and Trever is a pleasure to work with.