Trekking poles

Huntinman57

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Looking at all the different options and other than carbon vs aluminum and flip locks and twist I don’t see a ton of difference with a large price range from $30-200. So what are you guys using?
 

HeadnWest

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If you are a backcountry hunter on a budget and every dollar counts, I would never spend high end money on trekking poles. If money isn't an issue, spend what you want. But you can find several brands for under $60. Might be an ounce heavier then the high end poles, but who cares. I personally went with the aluminum, I would rather have a pole bend then snap.

Expedition Poles – Pacemaker Stix
 

mt100gr.

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I have an older set of Mountainsmith aluminum poles that will not give up. They have been everywhere and have seen some very hard use under heavy loads. I recently picked up a set of Black Diamond aluminum poles as well, to have as back up. I don't have $90 into both sets combined.

Last year I watched 2 aluminum poles bend pretty badly, get straightened and used again, one eventually broke but took more abuse than I would have expected. My other buddy carried a brand new set of carbon poles and I watched one of them snap like a twig when it sunk deeper than expected and he overloaded it to regain his balance.
 
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No need to look any further than Costco. $29, comes with multiple baskets and tips very durable and weighs less than 16oz./pr.
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IdahoElk

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Looking at all the different options and other than carbon vs aluminum and flip locks and twist I don’t see a ton of difference with a large price range from $30-200. So what are you guys using?

Costco Carbon twist lock,they're awesome.Was using Black diamond with flip locks and these are every bit as good for $40 vs BD at $180
 

Mosby

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I have both Leki and Black Diamond hiking poles. I got both at STP. If I had to do all over again I would get poles that break down under 16 inches. Easier to pack and don't catch on stuff when going through thick stuff.
 

slowelk

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I've not considered trekking poles a necessary piece of gear, but they seem to be catching on, so I'm curious. What's the difference between them and backcountry ski poles?
 
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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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