Best light trekking poles?

[WoolyBugger]

After breaking 3-4 Cascades in the last few years I broke down and got some of the Durston Iceline's. Hope these last me more than one mountain hunt lol.

Iceline Trekking Poles

The Iceline poles are a premium ultralight trekking pole. They offer the compactness of a 3 piece pole and the reliability of an external adjuster, while shaving unnecessary weight to create a pole that is both study and the world's lightest adjustable poles at just 134 g (4.7oz).

durstongear.com

Have you used your durstons much yet? I just ordered a pair

 

[ChrisAU]

Have you used your durstons much yet? I just ordered a pair

Essentially none at all yet. Will try them out in WY this October.

 

[WoolyBugger]

Essentially none at all yet. Will try them out in WY this October.

Gotcha, couldn’t find anybody complaining about durability. 10oz for a pair was very appealing

 

[GotDraw?]

Have (since- posting) read alot of stuff about trekking poles... my brother uses Peax backcountry elite. I remember trying them and having sore hands quickly because of the grip orientation vs my stick. With my stick, which is about eye -level in height, I reach out while stepping and let the pole slide through my hand (You like that, don't you?!) before reaching stick out again at next step...

This grip thing is what i am not sure i can get used to... I will just have to try some out to see if I can. Maybe I ll stick with my stick - it has helped me out on many bucks and several elk packouts.

Still appreciate your feedback on which poles work for you all.

@highcountrymuley -

If you're gripping the handle on your trekking poles, you're using them wrong. The strap is what supports your hand, not the handle.

This guy give a long, but great explanation w/examples, give it a click and take a look: GREAT TREKKING POLE TUTORIAL

Hope this helps!

JL