Gear Review: Costco's $30 Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles
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- Опубликовано: 16 окт 2024
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Joe, thank you for backing up what I have been telling my friends about these poles for a few years. I fell in love with the PCT and backpacking in 2016 and your PCT thru hike videos were the first I ever watched. I have since section hiked the first 210 miles of the PCT (I live in San Diego) and have hiked sections in Big Bear and the Sierra and am planning my thru hike of it in 2019. Keep the great videos coming. On another note, I make and post my own RUclips channel PCT hikes on the different Facebook PCT groups, and your mom wrote me there and said she was your mom and she liked my videos and subscribed. That was very cool and she said she was very proud of you. I told her about you being the first thru hike for the PCT I ever watched and she thought that was cool. Would love to hear from you, but either way keep up the great videos, I really enjoy them...
This video was Amazing Joe Man!
Hike On,
Darwin
Thanks Darwin!
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An added bonus with these poles, they make a great antenna. When I'm using my poles to pitch a tarp, it's easy to prop my mp3 player against the trekking pole at my head. Improves FM reception.
Loved mine until about 250 miles in when one tip got caught between two rocks when I was going downhill......snapped about 6 inches up from the tip. Also when I was out on the JMT I found some pieces of one when going over a snow field, someone fell and snapped one of them and they didn’t pick up all the pieces.... I repaired mine with an old fiberglass rod and two part glue stuff. They still work but now one weighs several ounces more than the other so I went ahead and bought a new set from black diamond and love them, they weigh more but are more durable, love the videos and the editing!
Thanks
I just got these poles and cannot wait to give them a try. I am new to back packing and cost was a big factor getting all the new gear. Love the Costco deal! Thanks for posting this review. Nice to know I have a good start with these poles.
I have had these poles for about 350 miles and I love them. I weight ranges from 220 to 230 and they have saved my butt from falling multiple times. I would definitely purchase them again and they for the FYI on the tips.
Do these rattle?? ordered the aluminum version and they rattled like crazy, had to return them! Have heard these rattle too...??
Nice to see these reviewed! I too purchased these about a year ago. Wasn’t lucky enough to find them at Costco and instead picked them up on Amazon for about $45. I have put about 1500 Miles on them so far and have no complaints! My tips are still good and the grips have only gotten better! I recommend! Agreed: no left and right straps is my only criticism.
I got these as a present a few years ago and they sat in my basement until last summer. I agree with everything you said. Great poles for the money. I live in Denver and hike the Rockies quite often and I pretty much just use these 100% of the time. Great videos Joe. I'm a big fan.
I picked these up for the CDT when you'd mentioned them last year. Worked great! Used to pitch my soloplex as well. I did lose one off the side of the trail when I almost slipped to my death.
Awesome! (not the slipping to your death part...)
I bought two sets of these Poles at Costco 3 years ago and they are awesome! I've never owned a set of Treking poles before, and I really like these.
Dope editing and choice of music :D
Thanks! For those who are wondering, this is Thomas Dalzell. I found him on Soundcloud here: soundcloud.com/tom-dalzell
ayyooo i made that
I was really looking quite some time for reliable budget poles and your review really got my attention. Quick look online and found your article as well as a few others' opinions on this pole. Straight to Amazon via your link and made the purchase.
Many thanks!
Thanks JP! I appreciate the support.
We purchased two pairs of the Cascade Mountain poles in 2015. I have used them exclusively since Spring 2015. I've used them hiking in the Northern and Central cascades in Spring, Summer and Fall. I used them on snow shoe trips near Mount Rainier. I took them with me on trips to the Az Superstiions and Northern CA PCT. I have never had an issue with them and love the versatility.Cant beat the pricing..
Glad to hear it! Thanks for sharing your experience!
Actually they are superior to the lake poles. The lock mechanism will fail, particularly in cold weather if you try to adjust them, the leki poles that is. The lock on the is not as heavy duty as BD poles, but it isbetter then the friction twist lock. Thanks.
A fair review. Mine have about 1000 miles on them. They outlasted a pair if Leki's (shock cord broke). I agree with most everything you said.
Don't visit Costco enough, never realized they stocked theses, going to check them out, thanks. Waaay cool vid, love the editing 👍
Thanks Don!
Thanks for the review, Joe. I never used poles until my wife let me try some of her Walmart (Ozark Trails - sub $20) jobs. Next hike I had a pair too. Intention was to get used to them, then invest in something nicer later. Those held fine, so I never did replace them. Not light, but tough. Hope to find a local Costco for a pair of these you reviewed.
Before I had hiked the AT I thought that poles were just for older people, but boy was I ever wrong. I feel naked hiking without poles now. I've found that Costco tends to stock items at different times, depending where you live. You may want to call ahead to make sure they have them. Thanks!
I thought they were for yuppies and old folks (like me), too, but now I call them "4WD poles". That really counts when crossing streams, in rough terrain or when your legs are about at their limit. My least favored terrain is "rocky downhill". That is where they shine for my use if I'm beat.
I second that. Trekking poles make downhills soooo much smoother and less hurtful.
I also started out with the Ozark Trail poles from Walmart. But I found a pair of twist type aluminium poles with cork handles at Walmart.com for 23 bucks. Can't remember the name, but they have lasted a couple of years so far.
I really enjoyed your thru hike videos...........good stuff! Like this review. A review is truly authentic and believable when the reviewed item has been through the mill........thoroughly tested. Joe, you do just that. I am inspired to purchase these trekking poles. They appear to be a great value. Keep up the good work.
Thanks a lot!
I’ll back up everything Joe said here. I have the slightly older versions (blue color, no cork grip) but the same brand and same material. I’ve used them on almost every hike for the past 2 years and they’ve held up perfectly. I also use them to pitch my trekking pole tent when backpacking and they work great for that as well. Like Joe said, totally worth the price while still being lightweight and incredibly durable.
Awesome, thanks Isaac. It's always good to know that something has worked well for others too!
I'm on my third season with these poles and so far, so good. They come with a set of plain rubber tips along with all the other types. I use those with an additional rubber chair leg tip over it (Walmart, $1.75 for four). The 7/8 ID work perfectly. When they wear through I just replace them. Grip much better on hard surfaces, especially rock, than the carbide tips.
Costco currently has a $7 rebate on these Trek Poles. Well, in Westminster CO. Not sure if all do. I'll be using these for the first time on July 22nd for a trial back-packing trip. I'm getting ready to do a week on the Colorado Trail. Thanks for the review!
I'm in the same boat as you man. I own a pair of Leki 'Makalu' poles and when I tried my girlfriends Cascade Mountain Tech ones I honestly like them a little bit better. My poles were $180 new so that's saying something. Definitely one of the best bargains on the internet. You don't have to spend a lot of money to have a good gear. Case in point are these poles and the BRS Stove
Great poles at a great price. Been promoting these for years.
I've seen these recommended by loads of RUclipsrs for people looking for lightweight gear on a budget. Carbon fibre poles with cork grips and flick locks for this price? You can't really go wrong with these. I was a bit worried they might break so your comments about these being a bit more beefy was really helpful. Thanks a lot!
I’m convinced. Picking up a pair tomorrow. Thanks for the review, very helpful
Joseph Arsenault
And Amazon ship to Australia. Think that I found a set of poles to try. Thanks for the review.
Love the way this video was made you have improve a lot in your videos
Awesome review!!! Very thorough and helpful! I've been debating poles and this review pushed me over to the "yup" side.
Great review. These look alot like the hiker hunger poles sold on Amazon for around $70. Same hardware, cork grips, poles, markings, extra rubber feet, snow baskets and bag. I've been really liking these poles and their light weight. They also work great with a duplex. Great review and production. Wish I had seen this before I bought the hiker hunger poles so I could have saved some money. But even at $70 these poles are a good value in my opinion.
Thanks! I think that Hiker Hunger just buys these exact poles wholesale and puts their brand on them for resale.
These are the only poles I know. I live in the south so you won't find them in Costco here. I got them from amazon for 45.00. I gave them to my son and ordered the cascade mountain tech aluminum poles for $15.99, there a oz or so heavier but have a fantastic swing weight. Great reveiw!!
so the aluminum are good too?
Yes, I have 2 weekend trips on them and there great. There basicly the same as the carbon poles, same locks, and grips.
Greg Cox
Yes, there essentially the same. Same locks and gips,just a little heavier. For 15.99 It was a good buy.
Spot on review... I have about 125 miles on mine over the years... No problems what so ever. I dont baby them either.
Nice!
i loved mine until they broke. 6 inches above the tip. many backpacking trips and 4 years later i believe they lasted. well worth the money but was truly sad when they broke.
I've got both Black Diamond and Leki cork handle poles and must say I prefer BD's straps better due to the thumb pads. Only got the Leki because of their replacement policy. However, for the Costco cost difference I'd give the Cascade poles a try if they were ever stocked in South Florida. I'll look on line to see if they available.
Great review, miss your vids man! Wishing you a great start in 2018.
these poles have taken me all over the catskills this year, cant be beaten for the price. I've never had a slip with these, the flip lock works great, and the cork feels good. What more can you ask for?
Thanks so much! Wonderful review. One thought, given with no hands-on with these poles. At about 5:00, you talk about right vs left handedness. The straps look as if you could take one pole and unthread the strap completely, flip it, and rethread it to make them mirror images, essentially giving you a R/L setup. No idea, but curious to know if it's possible.
I've heard this is possible! I haven't tried it yet though. Soon...
I ended up with a twist lock ones and then do rattle a bit but they are still pretty awesome.
I had the lever lock and they rattled like crazy, the aluminum version, had to return.
Joe, many thanks great review! Just bought a pair from Amazon but was not able to find them on Costco.
It seems Costco only sells them in store unfortunately.
Probably depends on the store. I actually saw them (big box) a few weeks ago when I was there but didn't look at them. I'm going to check them out next time. Always worried CF might break, but for $30 it worth picking them up as a beater and giving them a try, if they hold up I might switch over as my primary pole. Thanks for the great review.
We have done really well with some costco hiking items. Trekking poles, 20 degree sleeping bags, and convertible hiking pants. Sign up for Costco product emails. Some deals/products aren't sold in every store. Also, if you don't have a membership to Costco.....have someone who does buy you gift cards to Costco .....no membership needed. 😉
what are your thoughts on...I'm just going to walk around the neighborhood maybe 1 mile per day to build up my sore knees. I weigh 240#. Would the aluminum work as well or would carbon be much better/ Just wondered. Thank You great and informative vid
Honestly either aluminum or carbon fiber should be just fine. Just make sure you don't get the twist lock poles and opt for the "flick lock" poles with the little levers that lock them. Twist locks (where you twist the poles to lock them into place) are known to fail.
Very nice review. These are my first trekking poles. I've had trouble with slipping, for anyone else who is, Andrew Skurka has a $5 fix (it's in his blog).
I have the aluminum version of these, and I love them!
I never used poles before, but I saw some Kelty ones on Amazon for like 22 bucks. So, I ordered 'em. Not bad. They're not carbon fiber, but...I kinda dig 'em.
Sadly, one of mine snapped coming down Kearsarge Pass for a JMT resupply, and ended up knocking me off the trail. I'm 67 with a TKR and really need them. I was using them hard, and they had served me well for over a year, but I'm thinking aluminum might be the ticket for me. My old Lekis are heavy, but took huge abuse on my first JMT in 2017.
Thanks, Joe! Awesome review and video.
Thanks Robin!
Really great information! Would you know if other parts from other brands of pile would fit with these other than the tips 🤔?
Great video. I do love a deal.
I have a couple of yards of duct tape on my right hand pole. Can always tell them apart, even in the dark.
This gear review was extra vaporwavy and your telekinesis is inspiring.
We need more of this!
oi ya boi made the music
Thank you for the great video, I will use this knowledge as I pack for my Philmont trek. How much do these tips weigh? (In case I need to pack extra tips)
I don't think there'd be any need to pack extra tips. They shouldn't wear that fast anyways. I'd guess a pair of tips weighs in around 1.5 - 2 oz.
Hi. Any idea if there are any larger baskets for deeper snow available for these poles?
These poles do come with large snow baskets included in the package. I'd guess that they're about 5" baskets maybe?
And they are now $45 on Amazon!
Just got a pair for $35 on Costco.com just gotta be a member.
Speaking of tarp setup, when ya gonna help a guy out with a tarping how-to video? Looking to you since you've put in so many trail miles with just a tarp for shelter.
It's coming, I swear! I shot some footage a few months ago, but it just wasn't good enough to make the cut. Hopefully I can reshoot the video soon.
Thanks, broseph. Most of the other tarp videos I find either show multiple configs with a flat tarp or they're of the survival or prepper flavor. :(
Love mine. Especially the lower grip for going uphill. The complaints I see here of broken poles seem like normal wear and tear. Fall on a pole or catch it between rocks and keep walking? It might break!
It's true...
Great view, thank you! Just bought them after your review.. Subscribed.
Great video, Joe. How long do the poles extend? Thanks!
Thanks! they extend up to 135 cm.
Joe Brewer Thank you so much for your quick response!
Did you have to buy 4 poles? I can only buy em in a pair of 2 sets...
Great review ... I will try them out! Thanks. 😎😎
Bro sick editing!-!
Thanks for this great review!
I may lean a little heavy. Would the carbon fiber's still be ok or should I go with aluminum. 200# Thank you
I think that they should be just fine for a 200# person.
I know this video is over a year old, but I want to share something regarding the straps. If you push out the pin inside the handle, you can flip the strap over and replace the pin. This will give you a right and left pole with improved comfort. Costs nothing.
I need these poles. They never have them here at the Carolina Costco stores.
thanks for the vid , going to costcos
Your videos are usless without the cat.
What about using as a monopod for photography
Darn already purchased my new trekking poles.
Thank you Joe. We are ol' retired folks looking a walking edge.
Was able to buy 4 sets of these poles at the end of the season for $20.00 CAD.
Retro! I dig.
Heheh, thanks!
i can't find this at Costco.com.
Love the A E S T H E T I C
Great video
what's for BGM？
asthetic
is this hikewave?
YEES. Hikewave needs to be a thing.
cheers
These are cheaper on amazon then costco now.
45 usd+ shipping . Not 30.
Through Amazon. At Costco they are $30.