Meaning they fall inward, in the direction they're already leaning? If so, then you might have no choice but to anchor them. It probably depends on the length of the poles and the design of how the ends of the poles are retained - pockets, grommets, etc.
On my Winterdream, which has grommets rather than pockets, the poles each have a length of shock cord with a mitten hook at the end, so if I don't attach them then I'd have excess cord dangling which would bug the heck out of me.
Tarps with pockets for the poles right at the corner tie out spots are more likely to work without the unsecured poles falling inward.
Has anyone tried these type of external poles that use the panel pullouts? How do they compare to the internal poles?
https://www.warbonnetoutdoors.com/pr...-pole-mod-kit/
Ahhh, I have a Winterdream as well with grommets. I'll keep anchoring away. Looks like I should try pockets instead of grommets when I get an 11' tarp. I'd love to dispense with the need to tie off the internal poles, though doing so really isn't a chore or anything - anchor free would just be so darn elegant. Thanks cmc4free!
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Last edited by rodentface; 05-11-2019 at 08:12.
I did a DIY version of end pole mods on my Superfly and an overnight in my yard worked out nice. This weekend will be my first field test on a weekend camping trip with our Boy Scout Troop.
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