Trekking poles??

[Wetwoodshunter]

Anyone know anything about trekking poles or good ones? My wife is hiking the John Muir trail this year during September and I was thinking about getting her a set of poles. I have never used them, neither has she but from what I've read its life changing for someone hiking.

Anyone have any recommendations?

[Fl0und3rz]

Leki Makalu.

This is the third or so thread on poles pop up in the last month, FYI. 

You'll probably find lots of recommendations here.

http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,193065.0.html

http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,186026.msg2460866.html#msg2460866

[jackelope]

I've been using poles as of late. I will no longer be caught dead without them. Get her a good set. It's one of the best pieces of gear you can have if you ask me.

[Fl0und3rz]

As I've noted before, in addition to being great hiking aids, they make a great field expedient firearm/glassing rest.

I resisted before, when I was younger, thinking I would look like a goofball.  Now I look like a smart goofball.

[trophyhunt]

I've been using my old ski poles, work just fine.  Not sure what the difference is but they didn't cost a hundred plus dollars! 

[jackelope]

I've been using my old ski poles, work just fine.  Not sure what the difference is but they didn't cost a hundred plus dollars! 

Weight.
Compacted size when not in use.
Strength.
Noise.
I can keep going if you want.

[trophyhunt]

I've been using my old ski poles, work just fine.  Not sure what the difference is but they didn't cost a hundred plus dollars! 

Weight.
Compacted size when not in use.
Strength.
Noise.
I can keep going if you want.

I can spend 700 on a pack but 100 for poles, probably not happening soon. With my huskemaw scope, noise don't matter!! 

[Fl0und3rz]

I've been using my old ski poles, work just fine.  Not sure what the difference is but they didn't cost a hundred plus dollars! 

Weight.
Compacted size when not in use.
Strength.
Noise.
I can keep going if you want.

Adjustable: Uphill or sidehill, at least one is shorter than when going downhill.

[coachcw]

Leki

[buglebrush]

So I have been toying with the idea of Trekking poles for a while now.  I have always figured they would end up being just one more thing  that I wouldn't ever really use.  I hunt with camp on my back, and here in the NE corner it is like a jungle.  I can definitely see their value in the blues or in hiking in a trail to set up a base camp.  So, my question is do any of you use yours when carrying camp on your back and/or in really brushy country?  Thanks.

[jackelope]

So I have been toying with the idea of Trekking poles for a while now.  I have always figured they would end up being just one more thing  that I wouldn't ever really use.  I hunt with camp on my back, and here in the NE corner it is like a jungle.  I can definitely see their value in the blues or in hiking in a trail to set up a base camp.  So, my question is do any of you use yours when carrying camp on your back and/or in really brushy country?  Thanks.

Westside high country can get real thick. I always have them. They've stopped me from falling head over heels more than once. I think the best purpose they serve is stability, so with the weight of camp on your back, rifle, bow, whatever, I think that's pretty much specifically what they're there for. Descending steep hills they shine too.

[Motorjosh]

They save my knees a lot when going down hill and make it very stable with a full pack.

[haulinbass]

I never used them til I went to Idaho last year and now I never leave my truck without them. Light weight carbon fiber if you are worried about weight and I can tell you right now that they can be worth 10X their weight when you need them. Hope this helps with your decision.

[buglebrush]

Thanks for the feedback.   

[carpsniperg2]

I picked up a set of LEKI Journey poles. I'm looking forward to testing them this year.