Poll: Do You Use Hiking/Trekking Poles?

[Ironman8]

Do You Use Hiking/Trekking Poles?

Looking for general info from our membership here, not asking what is best. Please mark poll with your answer and if you wish to list what poles you use, please leave a comment stating brand/model and weight of pair.

Thanks!

 

[William Hanson (live2hunt)]

Just started this year so yes

 

[TheHardWay]

Easton Ultra Light Carbon 3 for me

 

[adirondak5]

Leki Corklite , 16.8 oz

 

[dotman]

Guess I'm a girly man.

 

[Ironman8]

Ha dotman, that's just for grins. I have heard that a few times though, when I bring up hiking pole use.

 

[Slim Jim]

I don't know how you guys pack out without them unless it's a short distance. They help my balance and knees with a lot of weight on my back. They've also kept me from falling more than once

 

[Ross]

Never leave home without them black diamond ultra distance zPoles 10.2 oz per set

 

[Shrek]

BD Ultra Distance Z Poles. 9.9 oz for the tallest they made. They don't adjust for height so I may replace them but I haven't yet.

I just weighed mine to get the 9.9 oz so they vary a little in weight it seems.

 

[littlebuf]

always. Easton carbon something or others. got away from the twist locks and went to the cam locks. much happier

 

[AK Troutbum]

I haven't hiked without them in over 7 years now.

 

[Coyote Commander]

Hate em.

 

[Frosty82]

Always. They saved my butt a few times yesterday while packing my caribou out.

 

[CaseyU]

Yes sir bd ultra distance z poles.

 

[Bmcox86]

Ultra distance z poles.

 

[dotman]

Ha dotman, that's just for grins. I have heard that a few times though, when I bring up hiking pole use.

Haha, I know

 

[MatSuDano]

Leki with the "T" shaped handle. Has worked as a rifle rest from time to time as well

 

[rodney482]

Leki corklites.. For me and my knees they are a must when packing a heavy pack.

They stay in my pack while hunting.

 

[justinspicher]

MSR UL 3's here.

 

[Bonedalien]

always, cant wait for my twist locks to die,so i can get some lever locks. my trekk poles is where i keep my emergency duct tape,wrapped several layers deep on each.