Name: EXTERNAL POLE KIT
SKU: EXT-POLES
Availability: InStock

EXTERNAL POLE KIT

$59.99

External Pole Kit

If you’re looking to expand your tarp setup without adding bulk, this is the move.

Our External Pole Kit is designed to run on the outside of your tarp, pulling panels outward to create more interior volume and a more open, functional shelter. It’s a simple upgrade that makes a big difference—especially when you’re trying to maximize space without complicating your setup.

This is our lightest pole kit option, making it a perfect fit for backpacking, hiking, and minimalist setups where weight matters but performance still counts.

Like all of our pole kits, this setup uses premium DAC NSL 8.5 poles—the industry benchmark for strength-to-weight performance. Built with DAC’s proprietary TH72M aluminum alloy, these poles are incredibly strong, highly reliable, and trusted in some of the best shelters in the world.

Bottom line: more usable space, better airflow, and a lighter overall setup.

What You Need to Know

This kit requires four (4) panel pull-outs on your tarp. If your tarp doesn’t have them, this kit won’t function as intended.

What’s Included

Two ~52″ four-section collapsible DAC NSL 8.5 poles
Four leashes
Breakdown length of ~13″ for easy packing

Specs

Designed For: Tarps with four (4) panel pull-outs
Total Weight: ~6.3 oz (187g)
Pole Sections: ~13″ (collapsed)
Material: DAC TH72M (7000 series aluminum alloy)
Color: Orange

Why External Poles?

Running poles externally lets you expand your tarp without interfering with your interior space. It’s a clean, efficient way to increase livability, improve ventilation, and fine-tune your pitch depending on conditions—all while keeping your setup lightweight and streamlined.

4 in stock

Details

Description
Warranty

EXTERNAL POLE KIT INCLUDES:

Two ~52″ long four section collapsible poles
Four Leashes
(poles break down to ~13″)
Your tarp will need to have four (4) panel pulls to use the external pole kit.
~6.3oz (187g) Total Weight

Warranty

UGQ Outdoor LLC warrants its products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship to the original owner for the lifetime of the product. If a warranty claim is validated, we will repair, replace or refund, at our option, the damaged product. The Limited Lifetime Warranty does not cover damage caused by normal wear and tear, accident, lost or stolen items, improper care or cleaning, non-standard usage, negligence or after-market modifications.

Lifetime of the product means the lifetime of the components, fabrics and materials of the warrantied product. Materials and components wear out, deteriorate and fade over time, depending on the products exposure to the elements and how the product is used and cared for. Our warranty does not cover products that fail or are damaged due to wear and tear.

Our Limited Lifetime Warranty does not include return shipping to our location.

Repairs arising from abuse or neglect of the product (e.g., torn fabric or rot caused by improper storage) will be done at reasonable rates. We will provide you with an emailed estimate of the details of the necessary repairs, as well as the estimated cost, before any repair is performed.