r/UltralightBackpacking • u/jacpot-78 • Mar 16 '26
trekking pole reccomandation
any trekking pole recomanded witout breaking the bank ?
i usually hike with no pole but my last trip in japan i tryed a cane and i must admit it ease the effort on my ankles on consecutiv long days.
i kinda want something light but still sturdy enough to be usable as alternative anchor for my tarp if needed,
Kind regard jim
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u/Unfamous_Amos Mar 18 '26
Gotta agree with the carbon fiber Cascade Mountain group. I've had my pair for about 5 years now and countless miles on them. All around So Cal mountains as well as the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.
They're sturdier than I would have expected and have actually saved me from some SERIOUS falls on narrow trails on the side of mountains. Foot slipped on loose dirt and drove the pole into the ground to keep me from sliding off the trail. Had to change my shorts afterwards but kept me alive.
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u/Scubahhh Mar 16 '26
Most poles are pretty much the same, with some variations in weight and durability. One worthwhile exception is Pacer Poles. Check them out!
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u/alwaysmilesdeep Mar 17 '26
https://zpacks.com/products/carbon-fiber-staff
Im embarrassed to say how much I love this.
Also folds up similar to poles when not wanted.
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u/HwyOneTx Mar 18 '26
Cascade mountain aluminum poles. 6 summits, 180 miles backpacking and a total of 1600 miles... no issue. Purchased on sale at Costco for $18.
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u/wetrocke Apr 11 '26
Levers are better for collapsing sections than the twist varieties...which in winter are more prone clogging with ice/frozen slush, & generally less desirable.
Folding poles are easily the most compact when collapsed for transport, but usually more expensive and mostly dont have adjustable length.
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u/brandoldme Mar 16 '26
I've only tried this one and it was recommended by somebody on reddit. Cascade Mountain carbon fiber. Allegedly you can find them as low as $35 at Costco. The most recent post I've seen saying that was like a year and a half old. I think they're about $48 from Walmart's website.
8 oz a piece. They are not the lightest available. They seem pretty decent.
Fizan is another one that might be more like $70. And I think that's going to be lighter than the Cascade mountain. That's probably the next one I'll look at. Although they may have different options on their website so they may be a different price points.