A lightweight, do-it-all trekking pole at a reasonable price

The REI Flash Carbon Trekking poles are nearly everything we’d hope for in a $150 pair of trekking poles, and a great do-it-all pick.

• Price: $169
• Weight: 13.6 oz
• Material: Carbon Fiber
• Adjustability: 2 Flip Locks
• Off-Trail Compatible: Yes
• Pros: Ultra-secure flip locks. Lightweight. Good value. Sturdy.
• Cons: Grip does not extend down far enough.

Features

Constructed with sturdy carbon fiber, the REI Flash Carbon Trekking Poles weigh less than seven ounces per pole. Though they aren’t the sturdiest, we do feel that they are strong and durable enough for light and moderate cross country travel.

We love the burly flip lock mechanism. It is very user friendly and secure, and outperforms most other poles in this regard.

Our biggest complaint is that they did not extend the foam grip below the handle. This seems like an oversight, as it’s common to want to hold the pole lower down when hiking uphill.

REI Flash Carbon Trekking Poles Review Verdict

The REI Flash Carbon Trekking Poles are a great all-around model for a good price. We love the secure flip locks, we wish they had extended the foam grip lower.

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