Trekking pole recommendations?

[KDogg]

I have some LEKI carbon fiber poles that I like a lot. I snapped one crossing a stream (got it wedged between two rocks as I was hopping between rocks!) during a hike on Kauai this summer. Sent them a message asking about repair services. They replied with a return number and replaced them for free! Couldn't be happier with LEKI!

[Hummy585]

My son just got back from Macedonia, he took a good look around and unfortunately your poles were not there, sorry. Its pretty *****ty for someone to go and take them, perhaps what goes around comes around...

[Traveler]

A lot of items are turned in at the Ranger Station midway up the Valley Road in the Park. The public access phone number for the Ranger Station is 860 927 3238.

[donthaveoneyet]

Hey, thanks, guys! Wow, Hummy585, thanks and thank your son also, please. And AT Traveler, I thought about that, but didn't know how to contact them. I'll try calling tomorrow. You never know.

[ChuckT]

Did your poles ever come back?
I left my carbons (!) at a parking lot after a day hike and managed to get them back 3 days later.
All 4 sets that wife and I have now wear name tags.
BTW Pacerpoles (my latest set) have not been mentioned. The anatomical grip is kind of an interesting concept. My pinkie fingers sweat up the shelf on them though that may be a local, Florida, phenomenon, YRMV of course.

[Vegan Packer]

All 4 sets that wife and I have now wear name tags.

Good idea, not only for that but for all of my gear. I really have to get around to doing something like this for things before this coming season.

[gbolt]

Good idea, not only for that but for all of my gear. I really have to get around to doing something like this for things before this coming season.

Agree! Wonder if Nail Polish Letters on the Top of the Hand Grips would work? Or maybe smarter to just use a black magic marker like good Ol' mom and underwear!

[ChuckT]

Black paint pen and cover with clear tape?

[coach lou]

BD, Ergo cork w/flip locks.......3 years............they hold me and my tarp up!

[ChuckT]

I use mine to prop up one edge of my hammock tarp. Flip them point up thru the see rings.

[Turk6177]

I am not sure of the length, but my carbon fiber poles from REI have served me well so far. They seem to have all the features you are looking for.

[pauly_j]

Black Diamond Trail Back.

Cheap and tick all the boxes.

[ChuckT]

Labeling trekking poles - one thing to keep in mind is that _some_ carbon fiber _may_ be susceptible to surface etching. (Yeah, I know, weasel words.) Where the paint could etch and weaken the surface which may eventually fracture the shafts. Is that bound to happen? Probably not but it's cheaper to do the right thing first, it also helps my peace of mind as less to obsess about going over hills or crossing streams.
OCD forever😨.

[1234]

Well to get back to hiking poles to buy, my first pair had hard handles and bruised my hands and were slippery when wet. 2nd pair were Hamner which were taller than most 5' but heavy and the foam grips were still to hard. I now use mountainsmith treker FX. Very tall, strong and the softest grips of any pole I have ever touched. They are called monopods as they have a camera screw under the foam cap.

[adamfbomb]

If you're looking for a pair of high quality poles at a cheap price, I would recommend Pace Maker Stix. They make a model with all of the features you need for about $50 last time I checked (I could be wrong by now). The poles were sturdy as well, and Pace Maker Stix will replace your tips or anything else that needs replacing, no questions asked, for a year. They are a bit heavier than a more expensive pair of Loki poles, however.

[Tennessee Viking]

I have gotten nice fancy poles and they lasted 6 months or not even the first trip out. I get the Coleman or Eddie Bauer brand at Target and Walmart and they last for years.

[adamfbomb]

http://www.amazon.com/Expedition-Tre.../dp/B008CK5JHY

Cannot be beaten for the price and warranty IMO.

[paule]

One thing not mentioned so far is customer service and ease of replacement for broken parts (although lost or left behind does not matter). While I am not anti BD... I chose Leki because of numerous reports of thru hikers that quickly and easily got replacement parts and or poles from Leki, but the same was not being said about BD. It may or may not be something to consider.

When I created a list of items (quick click locks, cork handles, weight, cost etc.) I found that either Leki or BD would have an item that would met the criteria. So for me, the deciding issue was perceived customer service in favor of Leki. I read about one individual that broke BD's on his AT Thru and switched to Leki on his PCT and stated that he will stick with Leki after owning both. Just something to consider because you are splitting hairs with any trekking pole not purchased at Wally World or Dicks.

I have heard the same from at least two people last july

[tulip2016]

Hi I like the youtube you shared. Nice poles and wonderful song and music. It must be a nice time when hiking. It is my dream.

[tulip2016]

I'm actually angry that you asked this since I tried to link you to the poles I use and found that they have been discontinued (BD Contour elliptical poles)

These are probably your best bet (in my opinion), Black Diamond Trekking poles, I've used these a few times borrowed from a friend, solid, no shock system, flick lock fasteners, and have dense foam handles, which I've found I really prefer more than both cork and rubber.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cduti9g5-E4

Regarding your TT Double Rainbow, I have the same tent and in practice I very rarely bother to set it up in freestanding mode using hiking poles. When I initially bought it I thought that I would use the freestanding mode all the time, but it is quite easy to setup (with a bit of practice) just staked out. The only time I bother to use poles to put it in freestanding mode is when I am using a tent platform.

Hi I like the youtube you shared. Nice poles and wonderful song and music. It must be a nice time when hiking. It is my dream.