which trekking poles to pick

[Llama32]

which trekking poles are the best for hunting

 

[ljalberta]

Maybe not the best, but one of the best deals is the set they sell at Costco. Flip lock with cork handles, 54" extension, for $30ish. There's some great trekking pole reviews here as well if you haven't stumbled across this. http://m.outdoorgearlab.com/Trekking-Poles-Reviews

 

[AK Troutbum]

I own several pairs of CF trekking poles including Locus Gear, Black Diamond, and the ones sold at Costco, Cascade Mountain Tech. The BD's are probably the stoutest but are also the heaviest at 18 ounces, the Locus Gear are definitely the lightest at 11 oz. and the Cascades fall somewhere in between and weigh 15 ounces. If I was to do it all over again and was just purchasing one pair, I would most definitely buy the Cascades at Costco. for $29 they are both plenty stout and lightweight enough for my needs.


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[tttoadman]

Leki corklights. Heavy duty. I have no complaints at all. These have been a real workhorse for me.

 

[AK Troutbum]

Here's a good review on the Costco poles. The only difference on the ones in this review and the 2016 model now sold at Costco are the new ones have cork handles.
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...By0QhMGACvo_BIf6Q&sig2=y5VBX-UbQmAlBGa-KPEqAA

 

[Dameon]

I went with the Leki Corklights. The grip was the most comfortable to me and they have great reviews for durability.

 

[Desk Jockey]

I finally upgraded my 15-ear old Leki super muklas to a set of varios. I love that they fold up small enough to fit inside a pack with protruding.

If you are going to hunt with them I say stay away from models with spring shock absorbers. They are heavier and quite a bit more noisy.

 

[maverick351]

Bought the Costco ones and have about 100 miles of back country here in AZ on them and must say it was money well spent.

 

[realunlucky]

I also have the Costco ones. Been to Alaska and all over west

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[twall13]

For those who don't have a Costco membership but are interested in those trekking poles, Amazon sells something either identical or very similar for only slightly more money. Here is the link.

 

[Willow]

Maybe not the best, but one of the best deals is the set they sell at Costco. Flip lock with cork handles, 54" extension, for $30ish. There's some great trekking pole reviews here as well if you haven't stumbled across this. http://m.outdoorgearlab.com/Trekking-Poles-Reviews

I also have several pairs of the Outdoor Gear brand and have put lots of miles on them. Walmart has them in the sporting section.

 

[realunlucky]

My buddy brought walmart trekking poles to Alaska last year. One broke on day one and the other early on day three. Twist locks couldn't take it I guess. I'll also say that my Costco ones have been solid but my hunting partner found some black diamond one for the same price and look to be better made. They do have some good sale prices if you shop around

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[Willow]

I had a pair of the old twist locks. They were definitely crap. The ones that Walmart sells now by outdoor gear are the cam lock type poles. I've got 2 pair that I've had for several years with no problems.

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[GotDraw?]

I use a set of older twist lock carbon fiber Komperdell poles. Light and plenty strong, though the twist lock mechanism is a little finicky and can be a real hassle if the poles are wet.

I would recommend the newer flick-lock style. Less hassles. Don't go too light, you need strength to support you if you slip while carrying a load.


JL

 

[wasatchcomm]

i have only used the costco ones and am very happy with them, especially for the price.. we have 4 pairs and all are working perfectly

 

[Llama32]

I saw these LEKI Micro Vario Carbons what do you all think

 

[duchntr]

Best: BD alpine carbons. Best Budget: BD trails. I had some costco poles but broke them pretty quick from misuse, i regularly use my poles as machetes on devils club.....

 

[Gumbo]

I bought some leki micro varios a couple months ago. Very light and have worked well so far on day hikes, but I haven't really pushed their limits yet. They do seem a little less beefy than other poles I looked at, but they weigh less than a pound and fold up small enough to fit inside my pack. Pretty spendy though.

 

[kingcon14]

I have the Leki Micro Varios as well and have put several miles on them over the last couple years. I've also had the unfortunate experience of taking a couple nasty spills while using them. Not the poles fault. Just me being to lazy to take my boots off during stream crossings and trying to balance on loose rocks to stay dry. Brrrrr.... The poles did survive though which, I suppose says something as to their durability.

 

[kodiakfly]

I'm a Komperdell guy. I like their CF poles and they took care of me when I broke them in a fall. While they were being replaced, I bought a pair of BD CF poles that are stout as hell, but like said, are heavier. Both are flick-lock and not twist lock. Avoid that and you'll be fine.