Trekking poles

[Texarican]

Got my cascade mountains off eBay and used the 20% off code posted here the other day. Our Costco did not have them. Came in today and seem pretty dang nice.


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[Huntinman57]

I got the cascades myself

 

[idahohikker]

Black diamonds. I got mine for $60 on Amazon and I think they're high quality and worth the little extra $.

 

[Desk Jockey]

Adjustability is the main difference, so it makes it easier for different types of terrain. Also for use with setting up some shelters.


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Are Trekking Poles Necessary? - Backpacker

I became a believer in the mid 1990s when I started backpacking. Biggest advantage to dedicated poles over ski poles is going to be the ability to adjust length both for fit but also for shifting length going uphill (shorter) and downhill (longer). The are also some other design differences in the purpose built poles like grip design and angle, shock absorbtion, etc that make them better imo. However, a ski pole or walking stick is better than nothing.

I can’t say I always use them but for heavy loads they are the bomb.

 

[Tim in Wa.]

go to the sponsor page than click on Argali than go to their Face book page there is a good article on different trekking poles

 

[FURMAN]

Black Diamond Carbon Distance Z poles. I would buy them again in a heartbeat.