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Comparing Trekking Poles

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Awards Editors' Choice Award Editors' Choice Award    
Price $189.95 at REI
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Pros Comfortable grip, locks securely, packs small, highly versatileComfortable grips, versatile, user-friendly, great packabilityTough, comfortable, great locking mechanism, compatible with different tips and basketsVersatile, comfortable, packs small, adjustableComfortable grips, versatile, packable, relatively affordable
Cons Carbon is less durable than aluminum, on the expensive sideAverage weight, spendy, carbon less durable than aluminumNot as light or packable as other poles, priceyHeavy, expensiveDifficult locking mechanism, heavier than comparable poles
Bottom Line A simple, elegant, and well-built trekking pole with versatility for all usesPremium foldable trekking poles with comfy grips, excellent swing weight, and great packabilityThis pole features durable construction, a comfortable cork grip, and plenty of length adjustabilityA versatile and comfortable pole for all-around use, but the price is hard to justifyBurly folding trekking poles with comfortable grips that are great for everything from hiking and backpacking to climbing and mountaineering
Rating Categories MSR DynaLock Ascent... Leki Cressida FX Ca... Black Diamond Alpin... Leki Black Series F... Leki Jannu FX TA
Comfort (20%)
10.0
10.0
10.0
8.0
9.0
Weight (20%)
5.9
5.9
5.9
6.4
5.1
Versatility (20%)
9.0
9.0
7.0
9.0
7.0
Locking and Adjustability (15%)
9.0
9.0
9.0
7.0
7.0
Packed Size (15%)
9.0
7.0
5.0
7.0
8.0
Construction Quality (10%)
7.0
7.0
10.0
7.0
8.0
Specs MSR DynaLock Ascent... Leki Cressida FX Ca... Black Diamond Alpin... Leki Black Series F... Leki Jannu FX TA
Measured Weight (per pair) 17.0 oz 17.0 oz 17.0 oz 16.5 oz 19.0 oz
Shaft Material Carbon fiber Carbon Carbon Carbon Aluminum
Collapsed Length 14.25 in 16 in 24 in 15.5 in 15 in
Max Length 47 in 47 in 51 in 51 in 47 in
Pole Design Collapsible Foldable Collapsible Foldable Foldable
Grip Material Rubber, plastic, foam Cork Cork Cork Aergon Cor-Tec
Locking Mechanism DynaLock Lever lock FlickLock Pro External Lever Lock Speed Lock plus
Baskets/Tip Attachments? Yes, winter and summer baskets Yes, trekking Yes, carbide tips, trail baskets and snow baskets (sold separately) Yes, Trekking Yes, trekking 2.0 basket
Size Tested 100-120 cm One size One size One size One size