Thread: What trekking poles everyone using?

I’m running BD corks, one thing I don’t like is the clip lock came loose pushing thru brush and the next time the pole got caught it pulled the whole lower section of pole out and I couldn’t find it in the thick scrub again, that was a pain and a weakness of design. Unless I run compression straps over each clip lock it happens frequently. Beware the clip locks! I’m saving for a MTNGear mountain stick now.

Originally Posted by Shearer

If you use them like a hill stick they will fail.

That’s the idea of the fucking things isn’t it ?

As time marches on I rely more on my Mac-Pac Carbon, have had it for 5+ years will upgrade to a manuka (Imp) in due course.

Originally Posted by Kimber 7mm-08

I use Leki Sherpa XTG poles. They have the cam lock and I haven't had them fail on me, even with put under heavy load. I take at least one pole with me whenever I hunt now, makes packing out so much easier on the knees (if I ever manage to knock over a deer!).

Been using one of these too for a number of years and thoroughly recommend. Carrying heavy packs and lightweight just don’t go together.

Not ideal for all situations but for getting there and back, excellent.

I've been using a king twist lock pole for several years and while good it has locked tight requiring a vice and pliers to twist undone. I've looked at the new high trek walking poles and the new cam locks on them look great. They are reasonably flush and won't catch on shit. There better ones are about 100 bucks or just over. Strong as as well. Adjustable height ones are great for putting your binos on while sitting down glassing. Holds them really steady.

I wonder what one of those spring loaded self-defence baton / sticks would be like. They show videos of them being runover without collapsing

Originally Posted by woods223

That’s the idea of the fucking things isn’t it ?

I have never used my poles in the way I see people using hill sticks when sideling a hill.

If you really want the best look up Pacer Poles from the UK they are left and right handed and cannot be swapped but they are so comfortable. The majority of long distance hikers around the world can't be wrong.

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Originally Posted by HuntBeta

As time marches on I rely more on my Mac-Pac Carbon, have had it for 5+ years will upgrade to a manuka (Imp) in due course.

I'm the same. Been using the macpac carbons but last few trips I've gone to a wooden pole and find it a lot more useful being able to put some leverage on it with two hands spread apart. Much more assured balance when needed.

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