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