Thread: Trekking pole tarp : pitching sequence ?

I normally pitch my Rab Siltarp 1 using a ridgeline setup (2 x mini carabiners & prusik knot) similar to this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-IkTg4z6UY

Lots of benefits to this, least of which is the tarp is relatively secure in the wind once the ridgeline us up, so you can pitch in fairly high wind (normal in the Tararuas...)

Had a play with it on the lawn today trying to set it up using 2 trekking poles. In case I want to use it as a shelter where there are no trees.

Whole setup is floppy like a limp noodle

Anyone done this ? What's your tricks and tips ?

I'm guessing stake out the 4 corners first, and then try to deal with the poles ?