Best value trekking poles

At $120 per pair, or $60 a pop, the Zpacks Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles are likely the best blend of performance and value.

• Price: $120
• Weight: 14.4
• Material: Carbon Fiber
• Adjustability: 2 Flip Locks
• Off-Trail Compatible: Yes
• Pros: Great Value. Extended Grip. Padded Straps. Flip Locks. Sturdy.
• Cons: Midweight

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Features

This is a well-rounded carbon trekking pole design for which there is very little to complain about. They are constructed with 2 flip locks for easy adjustability.

The foam (or cork) handles are extended allowing for a secure low grip when traveling uphill. The cork version is slightly heavier, so we recommend foam. They even have slightly padded wrist straps

At 14.4 oz for the pair, they aren’t the lightest, but everyone agrees that they’re nice and strong. On the carbon fiber pole spectrum, we would describe them as midweight.

If you’re solo and relying on your poles to support an ultralight tent, then slightly heavier duty poles like these might be a good choice. They are designed for on-trail, but would manage off-trail just fine.

Lastly, we love that you can purchase them individually. If one should fail, you don’t need to replace the entire pair. That’s very customer friendly. Thanks, Zpacks!

Verdict

The best value to performance ratio in a great all around pair of trekking poles. Only downside is that they’re a bit heavy.

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