We took Bill to an Urgent Care Facility and it's his Achilles Heel but the good news is it is NOT detached and they have him in a brace and gave him bands to do some stretching for a week before he gets back on trail. So it's a good thing we stopped before it got worse. We are in Greeneville TN letting his foot rest for a few days then we may get back on trail and see what happens. Pray for a quick recovery and no more pain.
My wife and I have been using these poles for about 5 years now and they are great. We hike about 2000 miles a year and get about a year and a half out of the poles. At that point the tips are worn off and the poles are about an inch shorter than they were. They still work though and I keep them around as spares.
I was about to say I didn't think that was so but after checking a second time I see they do offer that. I felt that 3000 miles was a good value and now with this it's even better. Thanks for letting me know.@@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
My Cascade Mountain Trek poles came in the mail last week and I bought on a roll of the dice . Haven’t used them yet but you have given a real life evaluation. Get after it Bandit !
In 2020, during the Covid period, I bought the Aluminium ones thru Amazon. I love them but I decided to upgrade to the 3K carbon fibre. Purchased it with confidence . Now after I watched your reviews, I just can't wait for it to arrive.. in Singapore
I have to agree. I bought mine about 3 years ago, on sale on Amazon and they really are fantastic. I think i paid $40 or about for them. I found out about them from a hiker i was following. Great review of them. 😊 good luck in the Smokies, im enjoying following along
Hey! Love ur videos! My dad is a BIG fan he watches your videos every night with our dog that he loves to go hiking with everyday! It would be so cool if you could give him a shoutout in one of your videos, his name is Matt :)
I own a pair of Cascade Mountain pole...have hiked a bunch with them and I love them. I especially like the rubber grips below the cork for going uphill.
I also have the Cascade Mountain Tech poles. I got mine at Costco for $35.00. I concur with your endorsement. They have never given me a moment’s trouble.
Thanks for sharing your opinion on the trekking poles. A lot of youtube vloggers help each other out by posting other vloggers channel names. I was going to suggest that you share Bluegrass's channel name, if he would like you to, to help him grow his channel too.
Way to go Bandit. Now everybody is going to buy these poles, the very poles I currently use. Now they will be too expensive for us “normal” folks. 😏 Seriously though, you’re right, these are excellent trekking poles. I pray your foot continues to heal and you get back to chewing up trail. 👍🏼🙏🏼
Thanks to all. A lot of folks are watching Bandits progress. Take it easy, heal up. A way for a quick"shower" on trail. 1. Get some creek, lake water, bring to heat, warm. A small full cooking pot is about 2 quarts but not quite. 2. Pour warm water into a plastic jug, etc, maybe add a bit if water is too hot. 3. Then rise entire body with that 2 qts. You'll feel clean, and good.
Great video. Never used trekking poles before and I am not an experienced hiker but now that I'm 60 years old I feel that I need to buy a pair. I travel a lot and therefore I need the foldable ones to fit in my carrying bag (need to be less than 50cm when dismantled). The ones on the video do not look like they're foldable. So, what is your opinion on the 'Cascade Mountain Tech Lightweight Aluminum with Extended Down Grip foldable Trekking Poles'? Do they have the same durability, quality and comfort as the ones in the video? Thank you.
I’ve never used those, so I can’t really comment on them. Some folks will use nothing but aluminum. You might want to check though. I’ve heard that TSA sometimes won’t let trekking poles be brought in the carry on
We took Bill to an Urgent Care Facility and it's his Achilles Heel but the good news is it is NOT detached and they have him in a brace and gave him bands to do some stretching for a week before he gets back on trail. So it's a good thing we stopped before it got worse. We are in Greeneville TN letting his foot rest for a few days then we may get back on trail and see what happens. Pray for a quick recovery and no more pain.
Oh no!!! Hopefully he heals quickly. We’re still moving forward. About half way through the Smokies now
My wife and I have been using these poles for about 5 years now and they are great. We hike about 2000 miles a year and get about a year and a half out of the poles. At that point the tips are worn off and the poles are about an inch shorter than they were. They still work though and I keep them around as spares.
From what I understand, you can order replacement bottom sections
I was about to say I didn't think that was so but after checking a second time I see they do offer that. I felt that 3000 miles was a good value and now with this it's even better. Thanks for letting me know.@@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
My Cascade Mountain Trek poles came in the mail last week and I bought on a roll of the dice . Haven’t used them yet but you have given a real life evaluation.
Get after it Bandit !
Thanks
In 2020, during the Covid period, I bought the Aluminium ones thru Amazon. I love them but I decided to upgrade to the 3K carbon fibre. Purchased it with confidence . Now after I watched your reviews, I just can't wait for it to arrive.. in Singapore
Wow! You’re the first from Singapore!!!!!
I have to agree. I bought mine about 3 years ago, on sale on Amazon and they really are fantastic. I think i paid $40 or about for them. I found out about them from a hiker i was following. Great review of them. 😊 good luck in the Smokies, im enjoying following along
Thanks for sharing
Outstanding review!! Thanks for sharing!🥾🥾😎🏕️
Thanks for watching!
Glad to hear it! Thanks for the review!
You bet!
Hey! Love ur videos! My dad is a BIG fan he watches your videos every night with our dog that he loves to go hiking with everyday! It would be so cool if you could give him a shoutout in one of your videos, his name is Matt :)
Just did a shout out for your dad. Should be at the end of day 30
Ok thank you sooo much!!!
I own a pair of Cascade Mountain pole...have hiked a bunch with them and I love them. I especially like the rubber grips below the cork for going uphill.
Yep. I don’t use the rubber part too much, but love the poles
I also have the Cascade Mountain Tech poles. I got mine at Costco for $35.00. I concur with your endorsement. They have never given me a moment’s trouble.
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Tuesday, March 12th: Nice trekking poles. Works for you. Good recommendations. Happy Trails! Ross08
Thanks
Thanks for sharing your opinion on the trekking poles. A lot of youtube vloggers help each other out by posting other vloggers channel names. I was going to suggest that you share Bluegrass's channel name, if he would like you to, to help him grow his channel too.
Totally agree! I’ve mentioned it a few times I think. It’s bluegrassontrail
Great endorsement!
Thanks
Hey thanks Love mine to
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Way to go Bandit. Now everybody is going to buy these poles, the very poles I currently use. Now they will be too expensive for us “normal” folks. 😏 Seriously though, you’re right, these are excellent trekking poles. I pray your foot continues to heal and you get back to chewing up trail. 👍🏼🙏🏼
Hahaha. Hopefully they won’t raise prices
Great review chuck
Thank you kindly
I love my Cascade poles!! I just got mine and the best I've had!
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Thanks to all. A lot of folks are watching Bandits progress. Take it easy, heal up.
A way for a quick"shower" on trail. 1. Get some creek, lake water, bring to heat, warm. A small full cooking pot is about 2 quarts but not quite.
2. Pour warm water into a plastic jug, etc, maybe add a bit if water is too hot.
3. Then rise entire body with that 2 qts. You'll feel clean, and good.
Great tip!
Can't wait to get mine!
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I so wish they had put a zipper pocket in the case for the tips!
Yeah. They give you the rubber covers. I don’t ever use the case
Thanks for the review! Good info ❤
Glad it was helpful!
I have those also and think they are great!
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They look just like my WallyWorld carbon poles. Which are fabulous, by the way. Not spending $200 on poles lets me squander it on some other UL gear.
Absolutely
Great video. Never used trekking poles before and I am not an experienced hiker but now that I'm 60 years old I feel that I need to buy a pair. I travel a lot and therefore I need the foldable ones to fit in my carrying bag (need to be less than 50cm when dismantled). The ones on the video do not look like they're foldable. So, what is your opinion on the 'Cascade Mountain Tech Lightweight Aluminum with Extended Down Grip foldable Trekking Poles'? Do they have the same durability, quality and comfort as the ones in the video? Thank you.
I’ve never used those, so I can’t really comment on them. Some folks will use nothing but aluminum. You might want to check though. I’ve heard that TSA sometimes won’t let trekking poles be brought in the carry on
End of season costco puts on clearance for $14.
Thanks. Might get me a second pair
7 ounces apiece?! That’s not bad for $75!
Thanks
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