Trekking Poles suggestions

[Knot Tellin]

I looking for a pair of trekking poles for a upcoming Colorado elk hunt. I need some suggestions on what to buy or at least look for in a pair. I really don't want to spend over $60 on them.

 

[Art Vandeley]

Camofire has some nice looking Eastons for sale right now. $45.50

 

[1_pointer]

Look for flip locks and not twist locks. You'll be much happier...

 

[Fire_9]

For $80 you can get some LEKI corklites from Leftlane sports

 

[MinnesotaHunter]

Look for flip locks and not twist locks. You'll be much happier...

^This.

 

[Flatrock]

I bought a pair of Kelty Upslope 2.0 for $30 on sale at Cabelas. They seem like they are actually some pretty good poles and lock very tight. I have not used them yet for a hunting season though so maybe they're junk. I'll find out soon...

 

[Muskeez]

Love the flip locks on my Easton Carbon poles. Have heard bad things about some twist locks. Camofire has some Easton Aluminum poles a few weeks ago. (BackCountry 7075, black and green in color) They had one flip lock and one twist lock on each pole. They also had a shock spring in them. They were about $50. You can just call CamoFire and ask if they have some. 801-676-9631 You don't need to wait for them to come up on the daily special list. Anyway, I bought a set for my son and we just took them for a 28 mile walk over 4 passes at the Maroon Bells near Aspen CO. They worked very well, never slipped and he was thrilled with them. Especially since he had planned to use a treelimb that he had used on his two 14ers, earlier this year.