Collapsible Hiking Poles - 2 Pack Lightweight Adjustable Trekking or Walking Sticks - Compact Carbon Fiber with Natural Cork Grips, Quick Locks - for Men & Women

For the money, you can't beat these hiking poles. There are a ton of different brands here on Amazon that I'm pretty sure all come from the same factory in China with a different finishing spec, but this brand seems to run the cheapest. That said, these are awesome poles. I bought my wife some and several of my Scouts have bought them based on my recommendation. None have ever had a problem and if you've ever been around Scouts, you know they could find a way to break a lead weight. These are light and to me the cork and foam combo grip is perfect. The flick locks work just like the ones on high end poles like Black Diamond or Leki. I'm a big guy and I've never collapsed them or caused them to slip even under a pretty heavy load like stopping a fall. If you want to use them, the straps are neoprene lined and very comfortable. If not, they are easily removed by pushing out a small pin. I've also used them a lot as the poles for my tent, to hold my hammock tarp in porch mode, as well as using them as dining fly poles for a tarp pitched Philmont style. They aren't anti shock tips, but that's unnecessary in carbon fiber poles in my opinion. I've got a few hundred hard miles on them and they are no worse for the wear. Do grab some extra rubber tips as they either fall off and get lost or wear out over time. The only other thing I've really ever heard of breaking are the nuts that secure the flick locks. I replaced mine (after a bunch of training hikes) with aluminum nuts from an RC car before Philmont so I didn't have to worry about it. Again, heard but not personally seen and the originals are plastic overmolded brass nuts so other than chipping the plastic, I'm not real sure how that could be anything more than an inconvenience. Buy them and use them, your knees and ankles will thank you! See you out on the trail.

Thses polls are super light weight and so far that 5 times I have used them appear to be very durable. If you are looking for a high quality pair of trekking Poles without the high quality price I would definitely recommend these. I have multiple other pairs in different price ranges and brands but these are amazing. The straps are super soft on your hand and add extra support and the cork stops your hands from being all sweaty

got this for a relative with stage 4 cancer who was having mobility issues; he who it very helpful with getting about both home and on family outings

These are very sturdy , stylish, lightweight and functional hiking poles. I do hike, snowshoe and x-country ski regularly and I love cork handles (good grip and nice to touch) and also an ability to change many different attachments easily in order to switch between snowshoeing and hiking or skiing. I will be using them in a winter and in a summer! They pleasantly surprised me with good "techno" look and quality of materials.

Great hiking poles! Light weight and feels very sturdy. The flip locks feel solid. Took them on a quick 5 mile loop with lots of elevation change. They held up great. They have a good feel to them and are comfortable to use for an extended amount of time. I would recommend this pair of hiking sticks and will purchase again in the future.

Lightweight, sturdy, help increase speed/stability when walking. Beware - rubber caps are held only by friction, will get lost if using on anything but pure hard rock (where would you even find that kind of trail?). However, I contacted the seller and they sent me a replacement set - thanks!

I never thought I'd find hiking poles useful but they really enhance hiking, especially in the mountains. This pair arrived quickly, they are easy to adjust, the baskets available will help in snow shoeing or hiking. They come with a carry case, so you can always have all the baskets with you if you choose. They sent a personally written note thanking me for my order. Who does that?? Great customer service!

I lost a rubber end the very first time I used these. I don't want to use them without rubber tips on rocky ground because the metal tips skid on rocks. Very disappointed. These should screw on or snap on, or something, not just stick on. I saw someone else on the trail with the same ones who was also missing one rubber tip. I thought that was pretty funny. Coincidence? I think not.