Trekking poles

[mossyback]

Looking to buy my first set of trekking poles. What's your preference?

 

[charvey9]

I like the Leki Carbonlite XL. Very light, and come with an adapter that lets you use the pole as a monopod for a camera or gopro boom.

 

[mossyback]

What should I realistically budget for poles?

 

[colonel00]

You can find a decent set of Black Diamonds for $50

 

[charvey9]

Mostly depends on how much you want them to weight, but you can spend $50-$250. The light ones will cost you.

 

[n2horns]

Rei carbon with the quick flick click clamp. Not the screw knob, had to many that failed and like the flick clicks better. I do cary a small mini leatherman to screw it tight if needed. Most partners have the same so we are all familiar with gear.

 

[rodney482]

Leki... Love them

 

[greyghostnw]

easton hike carbons, a great product... bought the infamous costco poles for my son made by cascade, carbon as well. imop for the money hard to beat.

 

[TheHardWay]

I have a set of Easton Ultra-Lite Carbon 3 poles and love them. They are the twist-lock style, and I have never had a problem with them. I've never used the flip-lock style for one reason. I hunt in brushy areas, and I am concerned about the flip locks catching on brush, and potentially even becoming unlocked from snagging. It may be a non-issue to some in reality, but not something I wanted to find out after I spent $$$ on a hiking pole and in the back country. The classic debate of twist vs flip lock is almost as old as the Ford vs. Chevy debate!

 

[flyinsquirel]

For me flip locks have been good to go in brush country. Couldn't pay me to go back to twist locks.

 

[Backpack Hunter]

There are quite a few good ones out there. I prefer an adjustable model with flick locks. Have been using a pair of Black Diamonds for years now, just keep going back to them.

 

[jtw]

The only advice Id give is go with flip locks! The twist ones will only give you pain.

 

[Mark]

I like the Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Cork. My personal preference is cork grips.

 

[AK Troutbum]

^^^ That goes for me too.

 

[Kotaman]

Black Diamond Alpine Corks for me too...

 

[Ross]

Bd ultra distance zPoles are always in my pack until the snow gets deep then it is the bd ultra mt carbon poles with snow baskets which will be coming out starting turkey day as the snow is getting deep in the high country

 

[kodiakfly]

I've got a set of MSR Talus TR3 poles. They're heavier, but lock rock solid for supporting my fat butt. Just picked up a set of Komperdell Carbons and the lighter weight is nice, though they do flex a bit more than I'd prefer...though they've not failed me. Flick locks all the way for me.

For poles, I suggest checking out sierratradingpost. They've got a decent selection of Leki and Komperdell and their prices are good, especially with a coupon.

 

[ndbwhunter]

I picked up a set of black diamond ultra distance carbon z-poles for about $85 on ebay a while back. Pretty sweet deal for a great pole.

 

[JPD350]

I like the Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Cork. My personal preference is cork grips.

Same poles for me, super light and tough. If you keep on top of the sales you will be able to find them for a great price.

 

[Joshua Barney]

Will these listed poles suffice or pull double duty as trekkers and shelter support? I,e. Seek tents and the like. Or is there one you guys would recommend for shelters.