Costco CF Trekking Poles

[DenimChicken]

Strange coincidence that I just bent the crap out of my aluminum trekking poles while avoiding a slide down a hill face during my last training hike and I’m in the market for a new set. Unfortunately my local Costco doesn’t have these I’m debating ordering the online ones; how does the quality compare to Black Diamond or similar poles? If it’s close $80 is a screaming deal for two pairs.

 

[BroccoliRob]

I paid $30 for a pair of these last year and they've been great, honestly feel like better quality than the Peax trekking poles I got for 4x as much!

 

[logan123]

REI has Komperdell poles heavily discounted right now, making them very close to these. I’ve been happy with mine over the years. My Costco poles are now loaners for others or the kids play with them.

 

[BDRam16]

Just saw Academy has these for $24 if you don’t have a Costco nearby.

Academy has the aluminum ones for $24, not the carbon ones.

 

[PNWGATOR]

Strange coincidence that I just bent the crap out of my aluminum trekking poles while avoiding a slide down a hill face during my last training hike and I’m in the market for a new set. Unfortunately my local Costco doesn’t have these I’m debating ordering the online ones; how does the quality compare to Black Diamond or similar poles? If it’s close $80 is a screaming deal for two pairs.

Andrew Skurka has quite a bit on his blog about these poles. Here is just one of the several articles he’s written about them.

Review: Cascade Mountain Tech Quick Lock Trekking Poles

Shockingly awesome performance for $30. Durable, stiff, reliable, and perfectly featured. In few cases do I recommend anything else.

andrewskurka.com

 

[TX338]

Academy has the aluminum ones for $24, not the carbon ones.

Dang, good catch. They are aluminum.

 

[JohnnyB]

I have been using mine for five or six years and it is one piece of equipment I haven’t even thought about upgrading. I think I paid around 35 bucks back when I bought mine.

 

[ZackP]

Strange coincidence that I just bent the crap out of my aluminum trekking poles while avoiding a slide down a hill face during my last training hike and I’m in the market for a new set. Unfortunately my local Costco doesn’t have these I’m debating ordering the online ones; how does the quality compare to Black Diamond or similar poles? If it’s close $80 is a screaming deal for two pairs.

If $80 lasts you even 5 years, that’s a screamin deal! $16 a year to beat the crap out of em. You’ll pay more than that for a burger meal in a day.

 

[pbaby]

Thanks for the heads up!

 

[DenimChicken]

I've checked 4 Costcos in 2 different states and still haven't seen these elusive things!

 

[PredatorSlayer]

I've checked 4 Costcos in 2 different states and still haven't seen these elusive things!

I am trying to find them as well and striking out…if anybody has them at their costco and is willing to pick a couple up for me, please PM