Trekking poles/ walking staff info

[Hovenator]

I’m looking at getting either some trekking poles or a walking staff. I have been looking hard at the three below. Looking for your thoughts on these. Thanks!

1. Mountainsmith Globetrotter. https://mountainsmith.com/globetrotter-2019.html

2. Cascade Mountain Tech Carbon Fiber. https://www.amazon.com/Cascade-Mountain-Tech-Trekking-Poles/dp/B085VND37G

3. Cascade Mountain Tech Aluminum. https://www.amazon.com/Cascade-Mountain-Tech-Aluminum-Adjustable/dp/B08DK14M9V

 

[pwrdbycotn]

https://www.amazon.com/Primos-Trigger-Stick-Monopod-33-65/dp/B071ZFGSYR

Just finished a hunt in the Bob. My wife and I were using Black Diamond trekking poles and our guide had the trigger stick. I was so impressed with it that I bought one as soon as I got home. He was able to use it as a walking staff, bino stabilizer, and It could have been used for a shooting stick. From here on, the trekking poles are for casual hikes and the Trigger Stick is for hunting.

 

[22lr]

Id be interested in trying those Mountian Smith design of handle for sure. I could see it being super nice, or super annoying... but for doing alot of up and down hill stuff I could see it being useful. But I'd have to play around with em for sure.

 

[MuleyFever]

Just get the Cascades, either one will work just as good as the other. I have the foam and cork options and dont notice any difference. I also have aluminum and carbon poles and again, they work the same.

As far as the handle on the Mountainsmith, I have not tried it but I think the regular ones would be better for climbing. The Mountainsmith design looks good for downhill though.

 

[Hovenator]

I like the Mountainsmith for its length and the handle, especially for going downhill. The Cascades have been recommended to me and others by several mountain guides as a best bang for the buck set of poles. At the low cost of each, I may get the aluminum Cascades and the Mountainsmith.......

 

[blkntancj]

Cascades

 

[Hovenator]

Picked up the Cascade aluminum poles. For the price, they are pretty sweet!

 

[Trevorshus]

I really like my ultimate direction fixed length poles. They are super light and tough.