Why I Love Folding Trekking Poles!

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Backcountry Pilgrim

Backcountry Pilgrim

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@ms7fam433
@ms7fam433 22 сағат бұрын
Been using the collapsible poles for about 3 years. One of the poles inner wire came apart when going down hill on the first day of a 3 day hike...that's why you take duct tape! I haven't been able to fix it, but a second round of tape has lasted 2 years and I'm still using them.
@BackcountryPilgrim
@BackcountryPilgrim 20 сағат бұрын
Wow that's some DIY right there! Well done. :)
@rodmcisaac3
@rodmcisaac3 Күн бұрын
Was unaware of Foxelli before this video, and I will give them a look. I prefer using the terms telescopic poles and folding poles which make it easier to visualize.
@BackcountryPilgrim
@BackcountryPilgrim Күн бұрын
They've served me very well!
@billgradie443
@billgradie443 Күн бұрын
I love my collapsible poles. Ultralight, compact and comfortable. The only drawback is they're not adjustable and I have a ZPacks single pole tent. A ski strap does the trick to bind the two poles together for the perfect height.
@BackcountryPilgrim
@BackcountryPilgrim Күн бұрын
Yeah with a trekking pole tent I'd prefer an adjustable pole but that works!
@AdventuresWithOakLeaf
@AdventuresWithOakLeaf 8 сағат бұрын
Folding poles are also good because the gaps between sections means they are more likely to dry out on the inside when you get back home :)
@BackcountryPilgrim
@BackcountryPilgrim 3 сағат бұрын
Good point!
@billb5732
@billb5732 Күн бұрын
Yep. Collapsing without adjusting is the most important thing. I'm surprised how many people don't make the same choice. That's a great price on carbon poles. Same ballpark as AliExpress.
@BackcountryPilgrim
@BackcountryPilgrim Күн бұрын
I didn't even realize that's how they worked until I'd got a set. Maybe people just don't think about it until they try them out!
@billb5732
@billb5732 Күн бұрын
@ I haven't tried carbon poles. I have stumbled a couple of times and bent my aluminum poles. I just straighten them and keep going. Not sure that I want to deal with the potential for a broken carbon pole. But I am tempted to try.
@jeffstere6369
@jeffstere6369 23 сағат бұрын
I have trekking poles but tend to use / recycle my old composite hockey sticks. hockey sticks are super light and very strong.
@BackcountryPilgrim
@BackcountryPilgrim 20 сағат бұрын
I would not have thought of that! Cool. :)
@bellad.3435
@bellad.3435 Күн бұрын
I thought z poles were the way to go, but replaced my Diamond Distance Z Poles last year with a 2-clamp telescopic type due to continual fussiness with the z mechanism and constantly coming apart when planted in sticky mud or rock crevices. Maybe having a clamp (vs twist-lock) on the Foxelli helps with these issues. Just registering my experience.
@BackcountryPilgrim
@BackcountryPilgrim Күн бұрын
Interesting, thanks for sharing that! I've never had poles with twist locks, I'm too impatient haha.
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