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expired Posted by illegal_alien • May 20, 2022
May 20, 2022 10:26 PM
Costco In-Store Cascade Mountain Tech Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles – 1 Pair (2 trekking poles) - $25.99
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returned them to costco and the employee processing the return told me they are for "old ladies to walk around easy park trails"
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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Venky
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.
Venky
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!
Venky
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.
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!
Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.
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.