Quick Access Trekking Poles (on Exo packs)

[GunsAreFun]

Does anyone have any clever ways they keep a trekking pole easily accessible for short-term use?

I notice on my practice hikes off trail that there will be times when I could really use a pole for just a short bit...like 10-30 seconds...to climb up/down a steep hill/stream bank, cross a boulder filled creek, etc. Is it an absolute necessity, no. Might it save me from falling on my a$$ and damaging my bow or body, yes, it could be the difference.

With a friend nearby, I can have them grab it for me, but that’s not always an option.

 

[eoden_usmc]

The thought of a fly rod holder popped into my mind for one that telescopes. Maybe you could attach it to the belt?


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[Mjprohoroff]

Osprey backpacks have a pretty slick system that straps them between belt and shoulder strap. If u look them up, you can DIY your own version.


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[CMF]

If I'm going back and forth with it, I put it like the bugle tube in this video. It's not great for all-day storage, but it works good for short-term storage.

 

[MTGunner]

I use a carabiner to hang from my belt with the pole collapsed. Can bang your knee though, but handy at hands length. MTG

 

[GunsAreFun]

I use a carabiner to hang from my belt with the pole collapsed. Can bang your knee though, but handy at hands length. MTG

So I eventually figured out something similar. I got one of those neoprene water bottle holders for like 20-24oz bottles that has a belt loop and cut a hole on the bottom about the size of a poker chip. I put that on my pack belt.

Now I don’t carry them there all the time, but if I’m just a caller, I will use trekking poles at all times. When we see or hear elk, I will collapse them down and stick them in there so both hands are free for calling and raking. Worked really well.

 

[WI75]

Check out Stick Stashers. Magnetic clips that go on side of pack. Rotate poles behind you and clip on. Only have clips for 16mm poles though.