These Poles Change Everything! Green Elephant Adjustable Poles Review

This product is amazing!
What I have today are telescoping poles that I have been using for years with tent and tarp set ups.
These are from a company called Green Elephant and I will be sharing my review of both variants, the long and the short versions.
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Green Elephant Adjustable Poles Review
Versions :
The Black version is the longest
There is a silver version that is the shortest
Length :
Long : 2’ 9.5” to 8’ 2.8”
Short : 2’ 1.2” to 5’
Weight :
Long : 1.1lb
Short : .7lb
Materials :
Plastic, Rubber, Aluminium and stainless steel
Price : $55 for the 8’, $45 for the 5’
Included :
Storage bag and 2 poles
Review Pros :
Excellent quality poles
Have heard up to all sorts of conditions year after year without any problem - they have held up extremely well in rain, ice, snow, and wind
Can support a lot of weight, up to 50lbs but that requires a great deal of tightening.
Shorter poles can support up to 35lbs
Smooth telescoping
Highly adjustable
Easy to set up and breakdown
Lightweight
Very versatile
Universal tip will fit any grommet
The rubber caps do a great job of allowing the poles to be used up against tarp or tent material without causing sort of damage
Review Cons :
the company says these are waterproof and I have no idea what they are talking about as these poles will fill with water if you are using them with a tarp if they are exposed to rain. The poles will fill with water and when you break them down will act like a squirt gun. Because the water is on the inside, it takes forever for them to dry.
Does this cause any rusting? I do not know, I haven’t seen any discolored water coming from these as i continue to use them and they continue to operate without issue even though I have used these year after year. The company claims these are rustproof and so far this seems accurate.
The top rubber pole covers will eventually dry out and will rip off
The shorter silver versions aren’t that useful as they don’t do anything that the longer version can’t do and are almost the same price.
Pricey - and depending on what you are setting up, you may need more than just 2 poles. You might need 6 or even 8.
I mentioned previously that these poles can hold up to 50lbs but that’s with a great deal of tightening. If you have them that tight you may struggle with getting them loose
I don’t remember specifically why as it has been so long since I threw them away, but I didn’t like the storage bag that was included with these poles.
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[@mzinns]

Ive gone to 8’ telescoping painters poles from HF. Made of aluminum with plastic collars. They drain water out the bottom. Work just as well as Elephant poles. Best part: $10 each.

[@markrossnagel4680]

I was wondering about filling a tennis ball with crazy foam and drilling a hole in it to go over any top post I decide to make for it, since I have some painters poles. Also could do the same for the bottom, just drill a bigger hole in the tennis ball to go over the pole. Always rigging things.

[@hankaaron77]

I immediately thought of this too. The only thing that I can think of that's a disadvantage is the top part won't fit through the grommets on most tarps, but I'm sure it would take me about 10 minutes to figure something out if I tried.

[@aprilscarl5010]

What is HF ? Tried goggling Amazon . Thanks

[@hankaaron77]

@@aprilscarl5010 Harbor Freight

[@aprilscarl5010]

@@hankaaron77 thank you 😊

[@alphaomegasurvivalsupply6548]

Perhaps drill a hole in the bottom? For storage purposes could you put petroleum jelly on those balls to keep them from cracking? Nobody has time for dried out cracking balls....

[@GuyPipili]

That statement gave me connotations in my mind that not suitable for this podcast. 😂

[@alphaomegasurvivalsupply6548]

@@GuyPipili 🤣🤣

[@demondsofdogtown]

😂😂😂

[@tobystrickland8000]

😂😂😂😂lol

[@samhill3496]

Silicon, oil based dries out

[@krasky]

As a viewer of this channel from Europe, I would like to explicitly thank that metric measurements/weights are also mentioned!

[@TheMadHatter10-6]

Just found 2 pairs of these at my local Goodwill thrift store. $4.79 a pair. Snagged them up real quick.

[@zerocontent3171]

Luke, try slightly enlarging the little holes in the bottom cap that contacts the ground it should help them drain better and collapse better.

[@robertmills538]

I have a suggestion. Increase the size of the air release holes in the bottom of each rubber foot. I did that on a telescoping ladder to allow water to drain more easy

[@DevilDog68]

Just take the rubber foot off! 😆

[@karenanders8416]

Just recently purchased 2. Used on a car camping trip. They are great. I still have some old cheapies. Big difference. Thx for all you dedication & work on your channel.

[@alexanderweaver7066]

Great review, Luke. I love my Green Elephant poles. I have two of the black ones. I carry them in my van to set up an awning on the sliding door side. When I set them up in the rear barn doors it is to set up a privacy area for showers; occasionally for a kitchen. Mine are three years old and function like new.

[@jayspot4]

I'm sold Luke! I just bought an Aqua Quest safari tarp and now will buy these poles thanks to your great and extensive review. Thank you!

[@topknotsrule]

I've been holding off on buying some of these! I appreciate the review!

[@Ian..]

I have 6 of these and I agree with Luke, they are great. I did break one once, under a ridiculous rainstorm, but that wasn’t the fault of the pole, I put too much stress on it.

[@khamen723]

I added two of these to my gear a while ago. I absolutely love them

[@jeremytorgersen]

Great review, I have had these in my Amazon wish list for quite some time after watching your previous videos in the past couple of years. I definitely plan on getting 1-2 sets of the black version for car camping, overlanding, and some traditional backpacking trips.

[@TacticalTinkerer]

Very timely review! I've been researching these exact poles today.

[@brucewarren5248]

Thanks for another great review. Your reviews are among the only ones I ever trust. BTW: the long pole can be used to hold up your shower curtain at home when you are not out camping.

[@budcat2]

I use mine all the time. Currently truck camping to give me shade. The same use for the set next to the Aquaquest Defender tarp in the gun locker on my 1652 Flat bottom Jon boat. I don't want to be the one in the middle of a Texas Thunderstorm looking for a stick... I like the Black ones you recommended. Thanks for showing the way.

[@billyblastoff7027]

Thanks for another great video I purchased two sets I. 2021 when you did the review I use them when I set up my tarp work great no complaints

[@michaelvosbein7524]

Agree. I have foour of the black ones for car camping. I use one for backpacking. One pole, just one pound, with a 10x10 diamond pitched tarp set over the tent so the back side is low over the tent but I can stand in front of the tent and stay dry. Very strong and lightweight poles. Any incidental internal accumulated water has never been an issue.

[@nicostrand]

I use the eight foot Green Elephant poles for my Slumberjack Roadhouse tarp on recommendations from other SJR users. The very well built, very heavy poles that come with the SJR tarp are one height only. I ALWAYS have the green elephant poles im the truck and leave the SJR poles at home. I will definitely need another set of green elephant. I cannot say anything about the waterproofing, or lack of, but I live in a “dry” summer area so I don’t think I’ll have the same issue, thanks for suggesting to leave them extended if they do get wet, I wouldn’t have thought of that.

[@AlergicToSnow]

Luke, I’ve bought Green Elephant poles and Aquaquest tarps on your recommendation. I literally couldn’t be happier. They are fantastic. I’m primarily a car camper and I use these to set up various awning configurations for shade and rain. Kudos on your excellent reviews and greetings from Alberta Canada. 🇨🇦

[@johnzimmerman6516]

I have these poles and love them. I first heard about them from YOU! Great equipment purchase!

[@n8rlvr876]

Oh my gosh, thank you for doing this review!! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@keithbrookshire]

This is a great review, thanks. Drill a hole near the bottom of the pole to drain water and let air out.

[@fredir3596]

I’m not sure if I bought these because of seeing you use them but I’ve had mine for years. They’ve been great and I’m buying another set. Keep up the great content.

[@d.r.3730]

Hey Luke, thanks for the this Green Elephant review; I was waiting for this. After this review I decided against these poles because of the few cons and went with Hilleberg tarp poles that I’ve been eyeing for 9 years. Hilleberg is expensive (twice as much as Green Elephant) but I try invest in things that are well designed & long lasting. I could NOT find any reviews on Hilleberg tarp poles! Although, I bought them already, I would love to see you field test Hilleberg tarp poles for others like me who tend to save their bucks if it means lightweight, strength, and quality design. All that said, expensive often does NOT equate with quality. Over the years I’ve been impressed with my Hilleberg tents. Time will tell if I’ll be happy with my investment in Hilleberg tarp poles. Thanks always for your thorough reviews!

[@justinlefever3180]

Thank you for doing this product review. I was on the fence about these poles; not anymore!

[@jefferydoty5141]

Great review. I am sold. will be adding them to my list. Thanks.

[@soniayoung7531]

Hi Luke happy Sunday, thanks for sharing another great review, stay safe

[@Glyn69]

Fabulous review they look excellent products in use

[@rickgilliland8995]

Just ordered two. Cant wait.

[@oldcrackadated]

Every time you review something it’s best to order quickly because it sales out on Amazon , I was finally able to order a set of elephants today

[@pecosray]

On the Strength of this Video..... I ordered a 4 pack, great job... Thank You....

[@TigerMark007]

Luke, great videos dude. I enjoy your channel very much. Because of your reviews i have purchased some items. Im about to replace my tent poles i have for these Green Elephant ones. I came up with possible solutions for the cons you were talking about. First the cap probably restricts air flow and water inside. you might drill out the small holes make them bigger so more air gets in easier. or remove the cap entirely when wet and lay out in the sun to dry out and once dry you can cap it again. Or my idea to prevent any water from getting into the tubes at all is make a homemade umbrella or skirt for it, cut a strip of plastic bag and use duct tape to make a water proof barrier at the joints to prevent water from getting into the tubes. I think having 8 tubes is a great number, Technically 6 but 2 for back up so 8 is a good number.

[@jwlievers]

Awesome! I do use 4 of these (don't know what brand), but without the rubber cap on top, that would a great addition. Mostly we attach a tarp on to the tent to extent the outdoor living area.

[@WilliamStout27]

Great info Luke, I have two after seeing you use them. I need two more. S&H.

[@DevilDog68]

I have 4 of the Green Elephant black 5' poles. Yup, black. I have no need for the 8' version. I use mine with my OneTigris Backwoods Bungalow 2.0 and they're perfect. As far as water goes... after being exposed to rain, I just extend them, pull the big rubber foot off and stand them up in my garage. (there's also a place inside the rubber foot to store the removable spike) They dry out in no more than a couple days.

[@jeromeknasinski3862]

I bought a pair of the black ones. Love your videos

[@breseler]

I removed the rubber foot and drilled a couple of drain holes in the plastic plug in the base of the bottom section - it certainly helps draining the water that has got in the poles during rain...

[@tonigrandon8695]

Awesome review of the tent poles.:-)

[@DarkMetaOFFICIAL]

this really extended the height of my knowledge on this topic

[@bon3906]

I take one of these poles when I hike/camp. Use it under my aquaquest tarp for shelter and adjust height so easy when needed.

[@samhill3496]

A person will ultimately need six of them. Center line of tarp and four lower corners. Bit two is a good start. Luckily in the east we have trees. WY not so. I do a lot of motorcycle camping so a pole about 6.5 ft would be idea. I could fix the water issue easily. Drains in bottom. Good review.

[@elaine8477]

Wonderful reccomendation!!

[@dwaynebeavers2088]

I've got a pair of those and I love them easy to use and plan on getting more of them, because two are just not enough.

[@MrFTP]

Got my pair supporting my 12x20 tarp in the backyard today, for a rainy July 4 gathering :-)

[@roseshafer258]

nice review Luke

[@badmoon7549]

Love my Green Elephant tarp poles. I also have a set of Redcamp (Amazon specials) that are good.

[@WisconsinEric]

I was just looking at MSR adjustable poles a few nights ago and they were $75ea for the 5' poles. I have a MSR Parawing 19 tarp that came with two 8' poles and two shorter poles can be added to the low corners. These Green Elephant poles are less than 1/3rd that price

[@cmoorejack]

I have two pairs of the black..only used them once but yep they is da best 🤓

[@abusedbyyou5482]

pretty cool...im a carpenter...ideal for us covering chop saws n tools🎉🎉🎉

[@coryanderson2371]

Thank you, Luke, I'm gonna get a couple of maybe for 2 hours or 2 later.

[@kevinw3259]

I have 2 of the 8 foot poles was thinking about buying another set. Have had them about a year. No complaints so far!

[@soiledbear2051]

Added to my wishlist.....RECOMMENDATION/UpDATE for a large tarp?....Most recent video I could see was for the Aqua Quest tarp from a cpl years back.....Thanks for all you do!

[@mercse]

Luke, you should be able to pop the bottom cap off the pole to drain the water out. If not, you could drill a larger hole in the bottom cap to allow for improved drainage and air displacement when extending and collapsing the poles. Just a thought.

[@Dutcharmytent]

I need the short one as I need 59", great review.

[@CAPTDAVE55]

I have a set and love them yes the black are much better

[@jwall62]

Was waiting for this review. I need the small ones to fit on my bike. I’d use 2.

[@mtrrc85]

I've used these types of telescopic pole but not of this brand. Same function tho. I also ditched the carrying bag. I use my pole as a cane/walking stick while hiking. As for mine with the water log problems, I made a breather hole on the bottom rubber feet. Cheers from Sarawak, Borneo

[@toddnewsom8129]

Hey Luke. I have 4 of these poles and they work great. Way better than those old school coleman aluminum ones. I use them on my large 12x12 tarp. I have the same problem with water. There are a couple of hole on the bottom pad. They are to let air (and water) out when you collapse the poles. Sometimes those holes get clogged with mud and dirt and I have to clean them out. Maybe they should be bigger? 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@FOXMAN09]

FYI everyone. You can get far more compact poles if you look for microphone boom poles or monopods. If you only need a max of 2 meters you can get a pole as small as 46cm which fits into most hiking backpacks. For a fastpack (20-30 liter) you can get 38-40cm poles which extend to 150cm. I did find a very creative option which is a blind cane at 33cm to 150cm but unfortunately it's hard to find ones that lock.

[@Q-BinTom]

I have 4 telescoping poles that I use for car camping. I went the cheap route and went to Walmart and got paint roller handles. So far they’re pretty indestructible. Get up to almost 9 feet high and only ran me I think 10 bucks apiece.

[@bjglesener]

I picked up a telescoping boat hook from the local Marine store that goes up to 10 feet and is stainless. I think it was 25 bucks. Works well if weight will not be a factor.

[@_ready__]

Ordered!

[@RatdogDRB]

The length differential between the silver and black must be a new thing. I have four silvers and two black, all of them are 8' poles. The silver do not have the "ball" at the top, they're the same shape as the spike, but of rubber material. I too have had the rubber snap in two. And yes, they DO fill with water. I have not had an issue with them getting wet. I DO have one silver pole which no longer works correctly. I need to figure out how to dismantle/diagnose and see if I can replace it. It still functions, just at a lower setting for use. I have seen them collapse under a heavy wind, but rarely. All in all, I'm very fond of these poles and am pleased with them. I've had mine for about 4 years now.

[@MrRainbowCalendar]

You are a master of setting poles and tents! With you any trip will look lk a dream!!

[@seanwarden5039]

THANK YOU.

[@GrizzintheWoods]

I have these poles, I highly recommend them.

[@FreezingToad]

I bought myself a pair of these months ago after watching a few of your adventure videos. These things are absolutely fantastic! I bring them with me on almost every trip now simply because of how useful they are, especially if I'm bring a tarp with me.

[@chosenone8657]

Love the "ball covers" lol

[@BASSANGLER7MH]

I have 6 and 2 came with a slightly bent section. Other than that, they are great

[@oldcrackadated]

The cheaper versions of these poles are more difficult to get locked so I am going to order a set , I use apple in the middle of a gazebo tent to stop wind downburst from collapsing the top and it works good

[@RossPotts]

@TheOutdoorGearReview, I got a set of those based on a previous video when I saw them. I used them this week in Acadia to go over my truck tent and also create a shelter over the picnic table. Only problem I saw with the design is that grommet peg. It should work better with guy loops if it had a basket like hiking poles(he’ll, even a wide washer), otherwise guylines can slide down. But yes, with grommets it is excellent. The family CEO approves this decision to buy…

[@RealChoice1776]

Thx you always do an amazing video with important and valuable info

[@anthonyromano8565]

My plan was to use my zip wall dust barrier pole set. I have 6 in total.

[@drivin69]

these over hanging terps are tuff during the rain.. the green elephant work great for when the tarps are pooling up when its raining.

[@chalion8399]

I have these and love em. I have 2 sets of the larger ones for car camping to set out my 10 x 15 tarp, to cover over the side of my SUV. I purchased mine back in May 2021 and almost went for another set but instead have used suction cups to attach to my vehicle instead. They are entirely too heavy for backpacking carry and don't work well as trekking poles, but for car camping, they're great to have. I haven't had the problems talked about here, though.

[@freezinweasle1]

Thanks for the good review Luke. For the rubber ball on the top, I would probably fill a tennis ball with crazy foam and drill it out to go over the spike. Attach a tether to the ball so you don't loose them. As always my friend, stay safe and God bless.

[@danieljones2183]

I'm thinking to strap a couple to my electric bike, bringing my own shade when I ride.

[@stang147stang]

A number of other comments mention providing a drain/vent hole at the rubber foot -- not a bad idea. Even better, have perforations along some poetion or all of the tube sections. These perforations would likely be small in diameter (

[@matino717]

Looking for poles to use both for my DIY sunshade on my 5 meter dropstitch kayak and of course to use for a tarp landing on a place to camp. Weight is a bit of an issue and drying would need to be better. Any other ideas for my use?

[@JosephStealin]

I always put my ball cover on when playing with my pole.

[@MrJuniormikey]

Us 303 on my expensive inflatable Kyaks it works great 👍

[@dresterGTAIVplayer]

Any small telescopic poles to fit in bike packing kit, Ive had to buy the other separate style poles,

[@Patrick-uf1cq]

Question. Any particular effective strategies people use for stabilizing the foot of the pole other than guylines. I saw a video where someone took a hacksaw to bottom of their kelty poles to make points but that seems very extreme and serious damage to expensive poles. Thanks.

[@gloriabrown8669]

Take off the botton cap to drain water out, take home hook up a air pump and blow out the dampness. I've done this with other poles.

[@TheChadWork2001]

“…With the ball cover.” (“That sounds wrong.”) Hahahaha! Time 2:44

[@gerrygadget]

Home Depot has a 3-6 ft telescoping pole in the paint section for $11. Lightweight steel with threaded "business end" for paint rollers or broom heads. Attach a mini tennis ball (see Walmart pet section) to it and wallah. For non-grommet use obviously.

[@johnkelly9246]

Do the sections have to be fully extended to lock in place or can they lock at various stages of extension.

[@TheChadWork2001]

A simple drill hole near the bottom should fix the air pressure and water problem.

[@michaelross749]

@TheOutdoorGearReview The 5ft version of these poles would be great if your going to be setting up a motorbike style tent they would give you enough clearance to get the bike underneath it ok you yourself may have to duck under the porch part of the tent but they are perfect for a motorbike style tent

[@michael-ms4ho]

I was looking for some thing a little more substantial than a trekking pole to use as a Walkingstick that could be used for other applications the larger version just might fit what I’m looking for thanks

[@hokudadog7637]

You might want to find a durable “boot” for the pole, as the existing one surely isn’t rated for the friction of a walking stick

[@kwhatten]

Any recommendations for an expanding pole that goes out to 15+ feet? I like suspending my tarp on a pole tied between two trees. I live in Thailand and usually "find" bamboo poles in the jungle, but they're not always straight, often they have sharp protrusions, and I can't always get the length I want.

[@RealChoice1776]

Before I buy I watch for your video’s

[@karlgraf2447]

Can the bottom cap com off to allow for drying.

[@cavtj1]

Can't you take the bumper off of the bottom of the pole to drain the water? Thanks for posting this!

[@DoritosResidue]

I have these (black color )and they are great. But i bought the san like brand poles from Amazon with push button locking system. They feel more robust and stronger than these green elephant ones. About the same price also

[@SuziPoozi]

Sounds like it might be worth drilling a little hole in each section to help drain the water?

[@Kilroy_Wuz_Here]

Have a “copycat” version of these (look almost identical, to include the same stickers). Can confirm the water retention. To dry them out simply extend the pole fully, and remove the rubber foot and internal plug (it pulls of rather easily, but isn’t loose so you worry about losing it). The water pours out the bottom and the inside of the pole drys out relatively quickly.

[@bbicon29]

I actually like how Luke introduces himself every video, can't assume everyone knows. Some channels you need to be a longtime viewer to understand some comments/jokes

[@abusedbyyou5482]

😂😂😂 sarcastic comedy is fun..🎉🎉🎉

[@Funkteon]

I can't find the smaller silver version anywhere on that Amazon link...