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Costco In-Store Cascade Mountain Tech Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles – 1 Pair (2 trekking poles) - $25.99

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https://www.costco.com/cascade-mo...69631.html

Alternatively, if you need two pairs delivered, Costco currently offers them for $55.99

https://www.costco.com/cascade-mo...02193.html

Costco In-Store Cascade Mountain Tech Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles – 1 Pair (2 trekking poles) - $25.99

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Created 05-20-2022 at 03:26 PM by illegal_alien

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romerohiker

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05-20-2022 at 04:06 PM.

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05-20-2022 at 04:06 PM.

I have an assortment of Cascade Mountain Tech hiking poles, which have replaced my Leki, REI and Black Diamond poles. They are very well made, stable, easily adjustable and affordable, with the segmented locking mechanisms providing stable support and they have yet to unexpectedly collapse after years of heavy use (something that can't be said of even some of the more expensive trekking poles on the market). Thanks for sharing, OP!

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damicomj

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damicomj

05-21-2022 at 06:20 PM.

I bought these trekking poles about 4 years ago when they were about $22 and hiked the tour de Mont Blanc with them. The hand grips (cork) weren't as comfortable as my wife's trekking poles (foam + shock spring), but it was perfect for me and I'm glad I didn't pay a premium price for more expensive poles.

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patrician31

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patrician31

05-21-2022 at 06:31 PM.

Managed to snap these tapping on my skis to shed some snow off my skins. But have done a few hiking and backpacking trips with them prior which they were fine for.
returned them to costco and the employee processing the return told me they are for "old ladies to walk around easy park trails"

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secretwanderer

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secretwanderer

05-22-2022 at 08:02 AM.

This is a great deal.

Unless you really want to shave a few ounces, really want better grips, or want something more collapsible AND are willing to pay 5x the cost, these are the best trekking poles you can buy for the money. I have used them on all sorts of backpacking trails and had not had any durability issues.

I have also tried the upgraded "4k carbon" variant and I'm not sure it makes much of a difference.

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zhaofei

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zhaofei

05-22-2022 at 09:06 AM.

I bought one pair before. Pretty heavy compare to my other carbon fiber ones. Not sure how much of the product is actually made of carbon fiber. After a few time use, one screw loosen up and I didn't notice, then it fell apart during one hiking trip.

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wellcum

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05-22-2022 at 02:32 PM.

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Only the shaft is carbon I guess. Pound+ a pair seem normal, you got something significantly lighter?

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05-22-2022 at 04:17 PM.

I checked these out in a store. Very heavy for hiking.

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05-22-2022 at 07:52 PM.

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I checked these out in a store. Very heavy for hiking.

Once you remove the packaging and additional items, they are quite great for hiking.

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vthiruna

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vthiruna

05-23-2022 at 06:38 AM.

Why do you need this?. Are these for serious hikers?. I hike multiple times a month and haven't thought about having one.
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thegoodword

05-23-2022 at 08:01 AM.

I was able to get one (half) day of ski touring on these before the powder baskets broke into two pieces. Cascade Mountain Tech was out of replacement baskets due to supply chain issues.

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QFT

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05-23-2022 at 08:27 AM.

Great deal. These are normally $35, and are the best poles to buy if you don't want to drop $100+. They're solid, they're sturdy, they're very light (16oz for the pair). They're used on many full thru-hikes. If you need poles, just buy them.

The downsides are minor. The cork is a little more sweaty than high-end poles, the stock plastic screw knobs can break (replaceable), the tips of the poles wear down a bit quicker than expensive models (still lasts many miles and if you're handy you can replace them)

Here's a long term review [andrewskurka.com] from a very well known backpacker, including tips on extending their life, replacing parts, and even improving them.

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05-23-2022 at 09:03 AM.

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Why do you need this?. Are these for serious hikers?. I hike multiple times a month and haven't thought about having one.
Venky

How nice for you; but, life events can have a way of forcing us to adapt (or, alternatively, can force us to embrace a more sedentary life style). I've been an avid hiker/cyclist for 40+ years and have found that life can tend to throw you curves if you put yourself out there. When I was a 20 something/30 something, I, like you, couldn't understand why anyone would want to haul around such, seemingly, unecessary hardware. After bilateral knee replacements and a subsequent slip/fall on the trail resulted in a trashed rotator cuff and ultimate shoulder replacement, I realized how naive I had been and that it was time to consider hedging my bets and invest in "tools" to enhance my stability on the trails (hiking Southern Arizona's mountain trails, oftentimes little more than glorified wildlife trails, can be considerably more challenging than trails I've hiked in Grand Teton, Yosemite, Grand Canyon, Haleakala, Bryce Canyon, Zion, etc). As the Leki ad says: "Four legs are better than two...".

As a "serious hiker", good luck to you and here's hoping that your circumstances remain the same throughout your life and that you won't "... need this" or other assitive devices, to continue to enjoy those activities as an able-bodied participant; however, if your circumstances/abilities change, among your choices might just be to kick back in the recliner and watch Wheel of Fortune while eating bon-bons or redefine your hiking essentials and continue to hit the trails with some assistive devices. You might be well-advised to recognize that others are taking advantage of what technology has to offer, so that they can continue to enjoy that which many of us take for granted. Please remember that YOUR circumstances/abilities/lack of restrictions are exactly that and do not necessarily reflect those of others that you might encounter on the trail (or elsewhere). Just my two cents.

Thanks to the OP for posting this deal. These are excellent hiking poles at a great price!

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QFT

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05-23-2022 at 09:35 AM.

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Why do you need this?. Are these for serious hikers?. I hike multiple times a month and haven't thought about having one.
Venky

I think you made that other person angry... but here's another serious answer. It's a YMMV thing that is more important if you're carrying more weight or harder terrain. I don't use a hiking pole on easy/moderate hikes with little weight on my back. For tougher hikes, I often use one pole for most everything. And I'll use two for snowshoeing or hard climbs with full backpacks.

Most people find that it reduces the load/strain on your knees on any hike with significant incline, decline, or unsteady ground. You can go further in those situations. And if you're older or have a lower body injury it can really take the pressure off.

- Poles + baskets is really helpful when snowshoeing or hiking in snow.
- Hiking with heavy loads, it helps move some of the weight to your upper body during climbs and descents
- Acts as a third/fourth leg in any situation with unsteady ground
- Doubles as a tent pole for many UL shelters, or tarp setups

Long story short some people like them more than others, and usage depends on your trip/hike.

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vthiruna

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vthiruna

05-23-2022 at 11:57 AM.

Quote from romerohiker

How nice for for you; but, life events can have a way of forcing us to adapt (or, alternatively, can force us to embrace a more sedentary life style). I've been an avid hiker/cyclist for 40+ years and have found that life can tend to throw you curves if you put yourself out there. When I was a 20 something/30 something, I, like you, couldn't understand why anyone would want to haul around such, seemingly, unecessary hardware. After bilateral knee replacements and a subsequent slip/fall on the trail resulted in a trashed rotator cuff and ultimate shoulder replacement, I realized how naive I had been and that it was time to consider hedging my bets and invest in "tools" to enhance my stability on the trails (hiking Southern Arizona's mountain trails, oftentimes little more than glorified wildlife trails, can be considerably more challenging than trails I've hiked in Grand Teton, Yosemite, Grand Canyon, Haleakala, Bryce Canyon, Zion, etc). As the Leki ad says: "Four legs are better than two...".

As a "serious hiker", good luck to you and here's hoping that your circumstances remain the same throughout your life and that you won't "... need this" or other assitive devices, to continue to enjoy those activities as an able-bodied participant; however, if your circumstances/abilities change, among your choices might just be to kick back in the recliner and watch Wheel of Fortune while eating bon-bons or redefine your hiking essentials and continue to hit the trails with some assistive devices. You might be well-advised to recognize that others are taking advantage of what technology has to offer, so that they can continue to enjoy that which many of us take for granted. Please remember that YOUR circumstances/abilities/lack of restrictions are exactly that and do not necessarily reflect those of others that you might encounter on the trail (or elsewhere). Just my two cents.

Thanks to the OP for posting this deal. These are excellent hiking poles at a great price!

Thank you. I saw this at Costco on Saturday and was thinking about whether I need this. My question was genuine. Appreciate your answer.