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    Aaron Jackson

    Model is 180cm (5' 11"), wears a size medium and regular leg length.

    Ben Field

    Model is 180cm (5' 11"), wears a size medium/large ,medium bottoms and long? leg length.

    Dan Dean

    Model is 169cm (5' 6.5"), wears a size medium ,32 bottoms and short leg length.

    Hannah Murray

    Model is 172.7cm (5' 8"), wears a size 10 and long leg length.

    Rachel Gatehouse

    Model is 165cm (5' 5"), wears a size 10 and long leg length.

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Aaron Jackson

Model is 180cm (5' 11"), wears a size medium and regular leg length.

Ben Field

Model is 180cm (5' 11"), wears a size medium/large ,medium bottoms and long? leg length.

Dan Dean

Model is 169cm (5' 6.5"), wears a size medium ,32 bottoms and short leg length.

Hannah Murray

Model is 172.7cm (5' 8"), wears a size 10 and long leg length.

Rachel Gatehouse

Model is 165cm (5' 5"), wears a size 10 and long leg length.

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  • Vertex Tarp Pole
  • alpkit vertex 170 carbon fibre folding tarp pole colapsible pole for camping
  • alpkit vertex 125 carbon fibre folding tarp pole collapsable pole for camping bottom
  • alpkit vertex carbon fibre folding tarp pole colapsible pole for camping top
  • alpkit vertex 125 carbon fibre folding tarp pole colapsible pole for camping folded
  • alpkit vertex 170 carbon fibre folding tarp pole colapsible pole for camping folded
  • alpkit vertex carbon fibre folding tarp pole for camping comparison

Vertex Tarp Pole

Tarp pole

£27.99 £34.99

Ultralight folding tarp pole. Upgrade your tarp setup or use with our pole-free backpacking tents if you don't walk with trekking poles. Available in two fixed lengths.
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Pre-order now for despatch from 2025-12-02 00:00:00 +0000 . We'll keep you up-to-date with your order progress and despatch as soon as it is available.

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Vertex is an ultralight folding tarp pole ideal for use with our Tarpstar 2 and Tarpstar 4 tents, or with a tarp for a lightweight shelter setup.

Carbon pole sections with a Kevlar locking cord provide strong support for a range of shelter options. Available in two fixed lengths (125cm for Tarpstar 2 and 170cm for Tarpstar 4) it's been designed as the perfect partner for our pole-free backpacking tents for those who don't walk with trekking poles.

Simple and quick to assemble cord lock mechanism lets you pitch in no time and be on your way faster in the morning.

Features

Product overview

  • Available in 2 fixed lengths: 125cm and 170cm
  • Simple and secure cord lock system takes seconds to assemble
  • Carbon poles and Kevlar cord give durability and high strength-weight ratio
  • Wide rubber foot for secure placement on the ground/tent floor
  • 125cm pole works with Tarpstar 2
  • 170cm pole works with Tarpstar 4
  • Use with our range of tarps as a light weight support option
  • 3 year Alpine Bond

Technical details

Weight

125cm pole: 115g
170cm pole: 140g

Length

Shorter pole: Unfolded: 125cm, Folded: 38cm
Longer pole: Unfolded: 170cm, Folded: 48cm

Construction

3K Carbon poles
Kevlar cord

Sustainability and Product Care

Caring for your tarp pole

After use (especially on muddy or wet terrain), take your pole apart and wipe down each section. Allow to dry completely before reassembly.

Assembly instructions

Undo the Velcro loop and allow the pole to unfold. Pull cord from the top handle until taut and notch the knot into the groove to lock it in place.