Budget trekking poles

[mtmuley]

Want some but trying to balance the purchase with a lot of other expenses. Recommendations? mtmuley

 

[MThuntr]

Costco Mountain Cascade work for me. They're probably heavy but significantly cheaper than the lightweight stuff

 

[TOGIE]

Truly not one of the better items out there to go full frugal on IMO. Serious mountain hunting is a pole snapping game.

But there might actually be good cheaper options out there, I don’t know. My black diamonds though are going strong with over a decade of serious alpine, backpacking, and hunting use.

 

[mtmuley]

Truly not one of the better items out there to go full frugal on IMO. Serious mountain hunting is a pole snapping game.

But there might actually be good cheaper options out there, I don’t know. My black diamonds though are going strong with over a decade of serious alpine, backpacking, and hunting use.

Totally understand. I've never used them but read about a hunt where they pretty much saved the day. I know this is the place to get real info. mtmuley Plus, I'm getting old.

 

[INMT]

Ditto what togie said. I’ve had the same pair of black diamonds for 15+ years. Beat to hell and still going strong.

Not sure what budget is to you, but these are at REI for $99. Black Diamond Trail Back Trekking Poles - Pair

 

[338win]

River cane and some para cord

 

[Cogreeny]

I second the black diamonds for value vs price.

 

[WapitiBob]

Costco, maybe 6+ years on mine

 

[INMT]

Regardless of what you buy, get the flick lock style over the twist close or collapsible.

Flick lock style can be fixed with a new screw, the other two lend themselves to trouble.

 

[mtmuley]

Looking into the Black Diamonds. Thanks guys. mtmuley

 

[brockel]

Looking into the Black Diamonds. Thanks guys. mtmuley

That’s what I have had for the last 15 or so years. Have packed a lot of critters with them. Just make sure whatever brand you get to get the snap lock and not the twist lock

 

[mtmuley]

That’s what I have had for the last 15 or so years. Have packed a lot of critters with them. Just make sure whatever brand you get to get the snap lock and not the twist lock

It was pretty eye opening when I borrowed some packing out in some steep stuff. I will need them in the area South of Malta. mtmuley

 

[F250]

I have some twist lock. Do not buy any twist lock trekking poles !!!!!

 

[Bhoesl]

I bought a pair of these a couple years ago for about 50 bucks and I’ve been happy with them.

Aluminum Trail Series Trekking Poles - Gold / Black

Rugged poles that are packable and easy to adjust with aluminum flip-locks. Snow and trekking baskets included. split 7075 Aluminum shafts Ergo-synthetic cork grip split One Size split Features Rugged poles that are packable and easy to adjust with aluminum flip-locks Snow and trekking baskets...

www.dakine.com

 

[squirrel]

Osage shoots about 7/8" big end and 65" long. Cure them and you can beat a mastodon to death with them if your boom stick fails to fire. Leave them leaning against a tree and you need to cut two more.

 

[MTLabrador]

I also think the Costco ones are completely fine. I need to get some to replace my old bent black diamonds. I don’t use them all the time, but they’re great for packing meat and they make very handy shooting sticks as well.

 

[mtmuley]

The Costco poles are 80 bucks. The Black Diamonds about 100. I can get the Black Diamonds at Scheels in Missoula. Hate going there but headed that way. mtmuley

 

[brockel]

It was pretty eye opening when I borrowed some packing out in some steep stuff. I will need them in the area South of Malta. mtmuley

Packing a friends elk out a few years ago I pulled my trekking poles out and he started to laugh at me calling me old man. First trip back to the pickup I had a second set in the pickup I let him use on the next trip back out. The following year he had himself a set of them.

 

[WapitiBob]

Times sure change, I paid $19 for Costco poles.

 

[Jnasa]

Costco Mountain Cascade work for me. They're probably heavy but significantly cheaper than the lightweight stuff

I've also used these from Costco. They haven't gotten a ton of use. Helped with pack out on 2 elk and a several deer. No issues so far