Reddit reviews Cascade Mountain Tech Twist Lock Trekking Poles - Lightweight Aluminum with EVA Grip, and Anti-Shock for Walking and Hiking Poles, One Size, Model Number: TP-AL-TL-EVA
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HIGH QUALITY STRONG VALUE – Built with "Aircraft grade" aluminum – We source quality material and buy in bulk quantities to be able to offer high-quality poles for everyone. Compare to other brands which save by using a lower quality less than aluminumLIGHT WEIGHT & COMPACT POLES – 10.4 oz or LESS THAN a pound - Our aluminum poles provide hikers, walkers, back packers, campers and many more the best option for a light weight strong pole. You will feel the difference when on long hikes or daily walksTWIST LOCK & EXTENDABLE: Need to adjust your pole height when trekking up a hill, or a downward slope? Our twist lock will support you during all your adventures, it is easy use and reliable for holding the pole at the desired height ranging from 26”- 54”COMFORTABLE EVA GRIPS: Eva Grip provides a light, non-slip grip along with our adjustable wrist strap. All our poles come with tungsten carbide tips and adjustable wrist straps. BONUS tip kit includes: snow basket, boots, small rubber feet.WE STAND BEHIND OUR BRAND: Let us know if we can help you with your trekking needs or replace any parts under warranty. Our poles were designed to fit the needs of women, men, and kids hiking trips. Try our poles out for your next adventure!
I was reluctant to try trekking poles because I thought I didn't need them and I had been hiking for years. To try out poles I snagged some Cascade Mountain Tech and I now really like them. Life savers for elevation and spiderwebs, haha.
For a cheap, but decent pair to try you could grab [these] (https://www.amazon.com/Cascade-Mountain-Tech-Trekking-Climbing/dp/B01055BZDA/ref=pd_sbs_468_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01055BZDA&pd_rd_r=AHB8XKJMJ4XVHCWDZ7TE&pd_rd_w=QLBlN&pd_rd_wg=UGPPr&psc=1&refRID=AHB8XKJMJ4XVHCWDZ7TE) ($20) and see if you like them. Cascade Mountaion Tech are generally considered the best cheap trekking poles, and you can upgrade if you do? I went middle of the road on those up above, and they're good enough to not upgrade, but saving 5-7 oz on mine with better poles would have been nice weight savings on something you pick up and put down constantly (way more than 5-7 oz in your pack). SO, my thought is, if you're not sure. By super cheap, and if you like trekking poles, buy nice and light YMMV.
I had the HV UL2 and ended up returning it. It was pretty darn nice, but I wanted something that was lighter, felt a bit more durable, and more flexible in terms of options for pitching so I grabbed the [Tarptent Saddle] (https://www.tarptent.com/saddle2.html). When I'm using the inner, on the saddle I feel ZERO need for a footprint, but I did with the Copper Spur, though you could always just repair... I also like that if there are no bugs I can pitch just the Saddle Outer Tarp with a ground sheet and total weight would be about 20 Oz. Either tent are pretty good options though.
EDIT: Added context.
Poles and a hydration pack were game changers for me. Not having to stop and fumble with anything to take a sip of water makes me hydrate more often, and the difference that poles make on your knees if you have much elevation change is amazing.
Osprey Skarab pack with water reservoir: $80
Carbon Fiber hiking poles, $20
Trekking poles will save your knees. They are most valuable on accents and decents. If you get/have them... make sure everyone in the group does. The one without will suffer.
Inexpensive carbon fiber, lightweight, strong, flick locks (better than twist locks)
Cheaper, heavier, without the flick locks
Don't think... oh we're a bunch of young guys we don't need these silly walking sticks... Professional mountaineers all use them. I only wish I knew about trekking poles when I was your age.
Note that they also have aluminum poles for 19.99.