Best Durable lightweight hiking poles? Peax?

[Ajsomp]

Noone using black diamond anymore? That used to be the rokslide trekking pole of choice.

I think they are fine poles, but to me. they are not worth it compared to what the CMT poles deliver. I can get two sets of CMT poles from Costco for $85 delivered with essentially a lifetime warranty. Hard to beat that.

 

[trailblazer75]

Amazon.com

I've been using these mountain smith ones for 4 years and I have no complaints. Collapse small, stable when extended, don't weight much. I'm extremely happy with them.

 

[lufa1040]

I have the Cascade Costco specials, as well as the Fizan 4's from Amazon. The fizans are quite a bit lighter, and I prefer the twist lock for how sleek it is in my pack and through the bush.

I do keep a couple 1'' squares of this stuff to help unstick them when I over tighten a section and can't collapse them. Comes in quite handy!

 

[Grassymike]

Anyone have issues with the Cascade mtn breaking. Would you use these on a sheep or goat hunt in Alaska

I used a set for three years of ten day sheep hunts here in Alberta. Will be starting on a new set as I wore out the carbide tip on one of my originals. The hunting portion of use was all backpacking, including coming out heavy with a Ram. There was at least double that amount of use hiking in summer as well. Would not hesitate to use them anywhere.

 

[isleofGough]

I use black diamond carbon corks but have a pair of Lekis too. The black diamond is sturdier, grips better in rain, and has less vibration.