Mambajamba pole mod

**Mumbles** · 03-12-2014, 16:34

Originally Posted by natureboy68

I have recently seen this, what is the purpose of the pole mod? I have a mamajamba tarp...
12trysomething, if you come up with a DIY solution, please share!

I made mine from old tent poles and some shock cord. Pole over top. Shock cord from pull out to pole end. Works nicely.

**Mumbles** · 03-12-2014, 16:36

Originally Posted by natureboy68

Ah I see now! Could shock cord loops and trekking poles accomplish the same goal?

I've not done that, but have seen others who have. So, yes.

**natureboy68** · 03-12-2014, 16:37

Originally Posted by Mumbles

I've not done that, but have seen others who have. So, yes.

Cool! Lots of experiments to try if it ever warms up...

**12trysomething** · 03-12-2014, 17:00

Originally Posted by natureboy68

I have recently seen this, what is the purpose of the pole mod? I have a mamajamba tarp...
12trysomething, if you come up with a DIY solution, please share!

There is a DIY version for this (below) that I did not come up with. It shows all you would need. I am going the Wilderness Logics route personally.

Good luck!

https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...ad.php?t=73843

**natureboy68** · 03-12-2014, 17:05

Originally Posted by 12trysomething

There is a DIY version for this (below) that I did not come up with. It shows all you would need. I am going the Wilderness Logics route personally.

Good luck!

https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...ad.php?t=73843

Excellent! I'm going to try loops of paracord or shock cord and my trekking poles...hmmm pole mod in porch mode, it'd be like a palace!!

**Mumbles** · 03-12-2014, 17:17

Originally Posted by natureboy68

Excellent! I'm going to try loops of paracord or shock cord and my trekking poles...hmmm pole mod in porch mode, it'd be like a palace!!

Used my salvaged tent poles with shock cord and trekking poles for porch mode on a recent outing. Loved the room and the view!

**sierraflyguide** · 03-12-2014, 17:40

I used an old set of tent poles on my superfly, I used an x pattern inside the tarp, I like this a lot. Had to sew grosgrain pockets on the inside of the pull outs. This method pushes out the sides and supports the roof instead of resting on it...

**Mjprohoroff** · 03-13-2014, 00:07

I bought these and did the mod on my winter palace. They worked great! http://m.ebay.com/itm?itemId=191097481187
It's an awesome deal on the Nano's and they are 13" which for me was better for packing.

**TNhunter** · 03-13-2014, 07:40

Originally Posted by Mjprohoroff

I bought these and did the mod on my winter palace. They worked great! http://m.ebay.com/itm?itemId=191097481187
It's an awesome deal on the Nano's and they are 13" which for me was better for packing.

Did you have to cut any of these poles or remove/replace any of the ends

**Mjprohoroff** · 03-13-2014, 10:40

The pullouts on my WP are 57" apart so I used 5 sections. I also replaced the shock cord with a smaller lighter version, so I did cut the end tips off of 4 sections, then used a sharp chisel (2 good taps) and split the small piece of shaft that the tip was pressed into. Then I reinstalled the new shock cord (not attached to the tip, but a small washer holds it at the first coupler) and reinstalled the end tips. All told it took 15-20 mins. I have enough sections for 2 - 3 more pole mods, but I would need to order more tips to make them.