Not being as young as I once was, I find trekking poles very useful when backpacking. Just a suggestion, when putting your hand through the strap come up from the bottom and then grip the pole. This allows you to grip the pole securely without your hand getting fatigued. Also in case of a fall the pole will not usually be under your hand to break a thumb. A good review of a very useful trail item.
You are gonna love them. You will learn to use them both. My knee sucks (vitamin I, ibuprofen) and recently had to wear an articulated brace for 5 days. They saved my bacon. Use both. Use them often. I told you so. They are so much more than for power hiking. They work especially well with a selfie stick monopod to make an impromptu tripod. Three adjustable legs with two jabbed into the ground. Very stable. Welcome to the world of the multi tool called the hiking stick.
I've hiked with walking sticks since boy scouts. I only use a single unit, and I buy the aluminum ones at Walmart. They are excellent, lock up extended with a twist (better than the clamp on those carbons) and make hiking anywhere much easier. And $12. The one I have now is three years old and I have hiked all over Texas and New Mexico with the same one. I go out for two nights to five nights at a time, and up to 12,000 feet packing 60lbs on my back, and my $12 walmart pole handles all of it with zero issues.
Nice sticks. I may have to pick up a pair. I use the carbide bits on my current black diamond set but don't use those on paved trails. The small baskets are for all around use where as the large baskets are for snow use. I like the double grips too.
Im a hiker and a big fan of trekking poles. I was like you Chris, before I used them. Saw others with them, but was a bit skeptical. A friend offered his to me for a day hike and it only took me about 15 minutes hiking with them to say to myself....."why didn't I always have these". On your next trek.....try both. These seem like an awesome pair....I wish manufactures would add a female threaded camera mount on the top palm grip. They make a great one legged camera stick and selfie stick for a gopro.
I use poles. For me to keep up with my friend who always goes on 13 mile ball buster hikes, a gadget collector like myself carrying extra water, flashlights, food, etc, slows down much sooner than my more muscular and fit acquaintance. Helps to have the "3-4 wheel drive" helps with the uphill, but can get in the way. Really helped when I had a overuse injury on the knee. Kinda funny walking around leading on a pole.
I am a hiker and would not hike without them. They save me from falls and help climb hills. Also good for stream crossing. A must have if doing serious miles.
Chris, there is a Targus monopod for cameras that you can get in wally world for about $15. Now I do live in the desert and don't normally have to deal with snow and mud, so these work great for me. If I just extend the middle section, it leaves 2 pieces of the pole in either end and it is just a little shorter than a riot baton. I would not like to get smacked with it. If I do have to use it on someone and break it, no big deal, I'll get another. I lent it to a 70 year old Geologist that was walking around the desert and he loved it. I also found it handy for moving snakes out of my way. lol The camera screw will easily fit through a grommet hole of a tarp. If I also use a 1/4 20 nut with a washer I can easily lock the camera screw in the grommet. I like these better than trekking poles because they have more uses and they are also shorter when collapsed at 21 inches.
Greetings from the Coast Range of Oregon! I used to think that trekking poles were a gimmick until I tried them when my knees starting getting arthritic. Trekking poles reduce the stress on my knees tremendously, especially going up/down steep hills. For steep inclines, I shorten the length of the poles and for steep declines, I increase the length of the poles. I seriously wish I had starting using trekking poles decades ago!
I've hiked the Appalachian Trail three times. The first time I didn't take hiking sticks. I learned my lesson, and have taken them since then. They save your knees and help on slick parts of the trail when it rains. Anyone who has hiked the AT will tell you ... It WILL rain on you.
Just like some others I do not use the strap on my wrist but rather my palm so I can quickly release if I need to go to my pistol. If in dense brush with limited visibility I don't use the strap at all.
194$ CDN! Bought 2 pairs today for myself & my mother whose an older Lady, but not yet at the point where she needs a cane, but something to help with balance & old knee joints will be good. Main advantage that you didn't mention about using 2 sticks is to get the extra upper body/arms exercise while walking. Nevertheless, good review. :)
Thanks for reviewing these poles; I too have yet to use them but I was looking to buy a pair, so why not the Foxelli... And on to your cold steel walking stick review as I'm rather curious :). Thanks again...Tony (UK)
I am just surprised of the tips that comes with the poles. The pair I have, you would need to buy most separately. Would like to purchases these, what a steal for carbon fiber poles..
I always find that I end up with no rubber feet or baskets. The carbide tips are GOLD on stream crossings. Think of a slippery moss covered rock... It's treacherous. Those tips bite in and don't slide. Most of my experience is with el cheapo swissgear aluminum poles. I found them to be ok if you got a good set but not very durable. Maybe I'll get some of these.
One of the big faults (and its documented) of Nordic trekking poles is during falls, the hand strap causes hand and thumb injuries such as sprains and dislocations. I've used the Adventure Series from Urban Poling which is a much improved design over the basic model you have here. The design you have here is simply a camera monopod with a grip on it.
Even without a bumb knee using them together helps with fatigue. Do they have an internal shock? I'm sure if they did you would have mentioned it. Walking through different terrain they're great helping with balance. I used to just pick up a sturdy piece of something like iron wood but I've learned by using the benefit of the two walking sticks. Looks like nice set, I believe there's an order soon for these.
I could see more general uses while camping, such as probing, turning over logs or sticks, pushing briars or thicket out of the way. One question I would have is can you replace the wrist strap with paracord?
Really well done Mr Tanner,. had me entertained right to the end of the out takes, love the conversational feel and common man approach to the tech gear etc. Hope you get blasted with Ohio winter in a few months, would love to see you getting those snow skirts tested on the trekking poles. Are you and Will ever going to do a collabo vid?
I usually don't use poles, but a large wooden stick to help me climb slopes, feel the ground before me, cleaning spider webs in the way (hate webs on my face, I feel that the spider from lord of the rings will come down from somewhere when that happens...) and breaking twigs and small dry branches. What's the lateral strength on those? could you do like a pull up or something? Or should I stick with my stick...
Ok, one tip for snow, one for rock, one for dirt/mud/leaves. You out for loop under the hand running through the palm of your hand. Again a must have for serious miles at a good pace to get the miles/per day.
Walking stick, how city of you. Could be a fancy pants telescopic fishing pole with storage. I prefer to carry my 6' Bo, yes it is much heavier but it is very strong flexible oak. I've cut a spear like tip at one end that never touches the ground, it's great to use when crossing streams. And defensively and offensively it's great weapon.
Good quality walking poles should be able to be used to easily fashion a stretcher using a tarp or military style/grade poncho in an emergency. Carbon fibre ones SHOULD be much stronger then they look . interesting vid Chris and crew.
Well I'm sold.50 bucks actually seems pretty reasonable for all you get. Hell Zero Tolerance charges you like 15-20 bucks extra to get carbon fiber handle scales and its only one scale because of the frame lock on the other side.
One stick is how I use mine too.....but it came with a V attachment so you could use it to stay your firearm.. ..These I like because they are lightweight and jeez much more compact than mine !..... PAPA DUKES
Looks great for older senior citizens ! Any lighter you may have to weigh them down or they will float away... Know a young ninety year old girl that uses walking poles and drives... And please do not drive slow in front of her. Thank you for the video ! tjl P.S. A lot of wimpy Winters in NM.
Walking sticks/poles aren't something I like to use, I usually have other things in my hands. Although I do have a good friend that absolutely swears by them and would never hike without them. Great review nonetheless.
The Bail that comes with the poles when you buy them are meant for ---- Storage and Travel, according to the Foxelli Website.........You said on the video those are the main ones for most hiking????? They do look like the bail I had on my old pole, but you think they be good for overall hiking???
i have watched alot of your vids as much as i can. ill tell ya what ill like to see. maybe do a vid of all the outtakes i think that would be great. i do like your vid and im a sub on both channels so keep em coming
That tip you like is actually just the cap to protect the tungsten tip and protect other gear from it. They're not durable at all and will more likely pop off at some point. Definitely don't keep using those. The small caps are good for all trail use except snow. For your use I'd say use that rubber urban cap. Wow, I have the Black Diamond carbon fiber poles at 18.8oz per pair but these are supposedly right around 14oz. That's a huge difference and at less than half the price. I may pick these up as spares.
And it's funny, but those shoe shaped one really do feel like they are propelling you forward when you use them. Any idea about the smaller circle ones?
The smaller circle discs are for general trail use for just about everything except snow. I use those all the time. For the shoe ones which way is forward?
+PREPAREDMIND101 Those are for normal trail use that little half circle on them allows you to click them together. But basically just for normal trail use so they won't sink into soft dirt.
looks potentially useful for a marsh grass bog, or slush warming up after a freeze. but think they are just useless handouts. keep them to hold up tarp loops when need arises.
I am a hunter; i use trekking poles and love them. When coming out with a pack full of meat, they help steady you when going down hills. Falling with 80 or more lbs on your back is never a good thing.
Nice review.... However, I prefer wood when in the woods.. Nevertheless, I do have a set of aluminum ones that I got ar Walmart about 20 years ago. They cost me $15. They seem indestructible. I use them in the city instead of a cain. In a car or on bus they fold up nicely. Also, they worked nicely for self defense. A kid tried to rob me with a knife at a bus stop in Phoenix early one morning. He left quickly with a broken wrist and nose calling me a crazy old man in Spanish. Lesson learned (I hope) - don't pick on old men with a cain. I don't know how the fiberglass would hold up while smacking a knife out of someone's hand and across the face but the cheap aluminum ones did just fine. Maybe you can do a test on someone... (smile....)
An Ohio FLATLANDER! Of course you don't need hiking poles. Come out to Colorado or Utah. Suggest too that you start reviewing compression supports (knee, sock & ankle). We're not getting any younger.
Are you trying to make me jealous? That boreal sorry is friggin gorgeous, I just don't get enough winter to justify it. Hell, the last 2 years, I was wearing kilts all but maybe 2 or 3 weeks of winter. I will say, if you've never tried it, shoveling two feet of snow in a kilt is the definition of brisk. It will get your blood pumping!
Im a hiker and a big fan of trekking poles. I was like you Chris, before I used them. Saw others with them, but was a bit skeptical. A friend offered his to me for a day hike and it only took me about 15 minutes hiking with them to say to myself....."why didn't I always have these". On your next trek.....try both. These seem like an awesome pair....I wish manufactures would add a female threaded camera mount on the top palm grip. They make a great one legged camera stick and selfie stick for a gopro.
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Not being as young as I once was, I find trekking poles very useful when backpacking. Just a suggestion, when putting your hand through the strap come up from the bottom and then grip the pole. This allows you to grip the pole securely without your hand getting fatigued. Also in case of a fall the pole will not usually be under your hand to break a thumb.
A good review of a very useful trail item.
You are gonna love them. You will learn to use them both. My knee sucks (vitamin I, ibuprofen) and recently had to wear an articulated brace for 5 days. They saved my bacon.
Use both. Use them often. I told you so. They are so much more than for power hiking.
They work especially well with a selfie stick monopod to make an impromptu tripod. Three adjustable legs with two jabbed into the ground. Very stable.
Welcome to the world of the multi tool called the hiking stick.
I've hiked with walking sticks since boy scouts. I only use a single unit, and I buy the aluminum ones at Walmart. They are excellent, lock up extended with a twist (better than the clamp on those carbons) and make hiking anywhere much easier. And $12. The one I have now is three years old and I have hiked all over Texas and New Mexico with the same one. I go out for two nights to five nights at a time, and up to 12,000 feet packing 60lbs on my back, and my $12 walmart pole handles all of it with zero issues.
Nice sticks. I may have to pick up a pair. I use the carbide bits on my current black diamond set but don't use those on paved trails. The small baskets are for all around use where as the large baskets are for snow use. I like the double grips too.
Wassup Ben, cool seeing you here
So inexpensive also. I paid 160 for my carbon Black Diamonds. Theses look really nice
Im a hiker and a big fan of trekking poles. I was like you Chris, before I used them. Saw others with them, but was a bit skeptical. A friend offered his to me for a day hike and it only took me about 15 minutes hiking with them to say to myself....."why didn't I always have these". On your next trek.....try both. These seem like an awesome pair....I wish manufactures would add a female threaded camera mount on the top palm grip. They make a great one legged camera stick and selfie stick for a gopro.
I use poles. For me to keep up with my friend who always goes on 13 mile ball buster hikes, a gadget collector like myself carrying extra water, flashlights, food, etc, slows down much sooner than my more muscular and fit acquaintance. Helps to have the "3-4 wheel drive" helps with the uphill, but can get in the way. Really helped when I had a overuse injury on the knee. Kinda funny walking around leading on a pole.
I am a hiker and would not hike without them. They save me from falls and help climb hills. Also good for stream crossing. A must have if doing serious miles.
Chris, there is a Targus monopod for cameras that you can get in wally world for about $15. Now I do live in the desert and don't normally have to deal with snow and mud, so these work great for me. If I just extend the middle section, it leaves 2 pieces of the pole in either end and it is just a little shorter than a riot baton. I would not like to get smacked with it. If I do have to use it on someone and break it, no big deal, I'll get another. I lent it to a 70 year old Geologist that was walking around the desert and he loved it. I also found it handy for moving snakes out of my way. lol The camera screw will easily fit through a grommet hole of a tarp. If I also use a 1/4 20 nut with a washer I can easily lock the camera screw in the grommet.
I like these better than trekking poles because they have more uses and they are also shorter when collapsed at 21 inches.
I've almost always backpacked with a walking stick but I've never tried poles. I'm going to have to look into them before my next backpacking trip
I don't use trekking poles but that does stretch your mind to the possibilities you can use them for.
Greetings from the Coast Range of Oregon! I used to think that trekking poles were a gimmick until I tried them when my knees starting getting arthritic. Trekking poles reduce the stress on my knees tremendously, especially going up/down steep hills. For steep inclines, I shorten the length of the poles and for steep declines, I increase the length of the poles. I seriously wish I had starting using trekking poles decades ago!
I've hiked the Appalachian Trail three times. The first time I didn't take hiking sticks. I learned my lesson, and have taken them since then. They save your knees and help on slick parts of the trail when it rains. Anyone who has hiked the AT will tell you ... It WILL rain on you.
I'm hoping to be checking these out shortly. They look pretty nice.
I have a set and love them. mine have held up great.
Thanks Chris. I may need to add to my gear. Take care.
Just like some others I do not use the strap on my wrist but rather my palm so I can quickly release if I need to go to my pistol. If in dense brush with limited visibility I don't use the strap at all.
194$ CDN! Bought 2 pairs today for myself & my mother whose an older Lady, but not yet at the point where she needs a cane, but something to help with balance & old knee joints will be good. Main advantage that you didn't mention about using 2 sticks is to get the extra upper body/arms exercise while walking. Nevertheless, good review. :)
I need some to use with my DD 3X3. Thanks for sharing!
Cool! Now for a pair of trekking poles that hold up a hammock so you can use them when there are no trees around.
Thanks for reviewing these poles; I too have yet to use them but I was looking to buy a pair, so why not the Foxelli... And on to your cold steel walking stick review as I'm rather curious :). Thanks again...Tony (UK)
I am just surprised of the tips that comes with the poles. The pair I have, you would need to buy most separately. Would like to purchases these, what a steal for carbon fiber poles..
I always find that I end up with no rubber feet or baskets. The carbide tips are GOLD on stream crossings. Think of a slippery moss covered rock... It's treacherous. Those tips bite in and don't slide.
Most of my experience is with el cheapo swissgear aluminum poles. I found them to be ok if you got a good set but not very durable.
Maybe I'll get some of these.
Single waling sticks help a lot when going down-hill. Helps to balance.
One of the big faults (and its documented) of Nordic trekking poles is during falls, the hand strap causes hand and thumb injuries such as sprains and dislocations. I've used the Adventure Series from Urban Poling which is a much improved design over the basic model you have here. The design you have here is simply a camera monopod with a grip on it.
That frame rate though! Super smooth.
I prefer a hiking stick also, except when snowshoeing with a pack on. My poles have built in shock absorbers.
Good stuff Chris and the musketeers
Even without a bumb knee using them together helps with fatigue. Do they have an internal shock? I'm sure if they did you would have mentioned it. Walking through different terrain they're great helping with balance. I used to just pick up a sturdy piece of something like iron wood but I've learned by using the benefit of the two walking sticks. Looks like nice set, I believe there's an order soon for these.
nice poles chris i need to get my self better walking poles atb stuart
Wow those are nice! Looks like it's time to toss my other ones and pick these up.
I could see more general uses while camping, such as probing, turning over logs or sticks, pushing briars or thicket out of the way.
One question I would have is can you replace the wrist strap with paracord?
Really well done Mr Tanner,. had me entertained right to the end of the out takes, love the conversational feel and common man approach to the tech gear etc. Hope you get blasted with Ohio winter in a few months, would love to see you getting those snow skirts tested on the trekking poles. Are you and Will ever going to do a collabo vid?
Do a collab vid? We've been working together since I started my channel.
i think most of the hammock videos feature Will more prominently...
I usually don't use poles, but a large wooden stick to help me climb slopes, feel the ground before me, cleaning spider webs in the way (hate webs on my face, I feel that the spider from lord of the rings will come down from somewhere when that happens...) and breaking twigs and small dry branches. What's the lateral strength on those? could you do like a pull up or something? Or should I stick with my stick...
Ok, one tip for snow, one for rock, one for dirt/mud/leaves. You out for loop under the hand running through the palm of your hand. Again a must have for serious miles at a good pace to get the miles/per day.
Walking stick, how city of you. Could be a fancy pants telescopic fishing pole with storage. I prefer to carry my 6' Bo, yes it is much heavier but it is very strong flexible oak. I've cut a spear like tip at one end that never touches the ground, it's great to use when crossing streams. And defensively and offensively it's great weapon.
Good quality walking poles should be able to be used to easily fashion a stretcher using a tarp or military style/grade poncho in an emergency. Carbon fibre ones SHOULD be much stronger then they look . interesting vid Chris and crew.
will you make a video on how to construct a crude stone axe,out in the bush with limited tools please : )
And don't forget the tool handle staff for the Bushman and frogging gig.....
Well I'm sold.50 bucks actually seems pretty reasonable for all you get. Hell Zero Tolerance charges you like 15-20 bucks extra to get carbon fiber handle scales and its only one scale because of the frame lock on the other side.
One stick is how I use mine too.....but it came with a V attachment so you could use it to stay your firearm.. ..These I like because they are lightweight and jeez much more compact than mine !..... PAPA DUKES
I have only used one and its been one of the cheaper ones that you can find in the box stores.
I've never been able to understand what those hiking ski poles were all about, but personally I prefer having my hands free.
Looks great for older senior citizens ! Any lighter you may have to weigh them down or they will float away... Know a young ninety year old girl that uses walking poles and drives... And please do not drive slow in front of her. Thank you for the video ! tjl P.S. A lot of wimpy Winters in NM.
Walking sticks/poles aren't something I like to use, I usually have other things in my hands. Although I do have a good friend that absolutely swears by them and would never hike without them. Great review nonetheless.
The Bail that comes with the poles when you buy them are meant for ---- Storage and Travel, according to the Foxelli Website.........You said on the video those are the main ones for most hiking????? They do look like the bail I had on my old pole, but you think they be good for overall hiking???
i have watched alot of your vids as much as i can. ill tell ya what ill like to see. maybe do a vid of all the outtakes i think that would be great. i do like your vid and im a sub on both channels so keep em coming
That tip you like is actually just the cap to protect the tungsten tip and protect other gear from it. They're not durable at all and will more likely pop off at some point. Definitely don't keep using those. The small caps are good for all trail use except snow. For your use I'd say use that rubber urban cap.
Wow, I have the Black Diamond carbon fiber poles at 18.8oz per pair but these are supposedly right around 14oz. That's a huge difference and at less than half the price. I may pick these up as spares.
Already switched to that one since shooting the video.
And it's funny, but those shoe shaped one really do feel like they are propelling you forward when you use them. Any idea about the smaller circle ones?
The smaller circle discs are for general trail use for just about everything except snow. I use those all the time. For the shoe ones which way is forward?
+PREPAREDMIND101 Those are for normal trail use that little half circle on them allows you to click them together. But basically just for normal trail use so they won't sink into soft dirt.
looks potentially useful for a marsh grass bog, or slush warming up after a freeze. but think they are just useless handouts. keep them to hold up tarp loops when need arises.
Trekking poles they help you a lot!!
awesome video as always!!!!!
earning a lot from you and your team Chris thanks for all the work!
I am a hunter; i use trekking poles and love them. When coming out with a pack full of meat, they help steady you when going down hills.
Falling with 80 or more lbs on your back is never a good thing.
What I want to get is a pair Leki Micro Vario Carbon DSS Trekking Poles
good job chris.
Oh yeah... watching Will's son acting like a kid out there is what makes the outdoors fun.! ....not just about survival.... PAPA DUKES
i think i will try it one day it looks great :-) thank you
Could you review the glock m78 knife? It would be awesome it's one of the best budget knives if you ask me! You should try it! :)
I could see a winter snow use.
I like the poles but there is one thing I should mention, I know one person who had cork grips eaten off the poles probably by squirrels.
Hey Chris your word worth, after you promote them, are now $10 more in Amazon.
120 day no questions guarantee. Nice.
Don't forget about food I know you talked about making some video s on food.
Nice review.... However, I prefer wood when in the woods.. Nevertheless, I do have a set of aluminum ones that I got ar Walmart about 20 years ago. They cost me $15. They seem indestructible. I use them in the city instead of a cain. In a car or on bus they fold up nicely. Also, they worked nicely for self defense. A kid tried to rob me with a knife at a bus stop in Phoenix early one morning. He left quickly with a broken wrist and nose calling me a crazy old man in Spanish. Lesson learned (I hope) - don't pick on old men with a cain. I don't know how the fiberglass would hold up while smacking a knife out of someone's hand and across the face but the cheap aluminum ones did just fine. Maybe you can do a test on someone... (smile....)
You know, not exactly, but quite noticeable, you have that , Yul Brynner look to you. You should try and exploit that.
the cane type are your urban tips
Love you man !!
Great multi use item. Use them to hike, poles for tarps, staying off wild animals, shooting sticks, and whatever else your brain can come up with
Im no expert but your surrounded by trees and sturdy sticks. 50 bucks?
It's about the weight...
Weight & telescopic sticks that you can pack & retrieve when needed.
An Ohio FLATLANDER! Of course you don't need hiking poles. Come out to Colorado or Utah. Suggest too that you start reviewing compression supports (knee, sock & ankle). We're not getting any younger.
ya both young pups yet
for a guy who complains about being cold when it is cold, your wish for a real Ohio winter might come back to bite you in the ass. we'll see!
+Lipzig Schweitzer That was before I paid for the good cold weather clothing like the Lester River Budget Boreal hoodie.
Are you trying to make me jealous? That boreal sorry is friggin gorgeous, I just don't get enough winter to justify it. Hell, the last 2 years, I was wearing kilts all but maybe 2 or 3 weeks of winter. I will say, if you've never tried it, shoveling two feet of snow in a kilt is the definition of brisk. It will get your blood pumping!
*Shirt, not sorry
First!!
use for snowshoeing.
Ok but not worth $60. IMO
Im a hiker and a big fan of trekking poles. I was like you Chris, before I used them. Saw others with them, but was a bit skeptical. A friend offered his to me for a day hike and it only took me about 15 minutes hiking with them to say to myself....."why didn't I always have these". On your next trek.....try both. These seem like an awesome pair....I wish manufactures would add a female threaded camera mount on the top palm grip. They make a great one legged camera stick and selfie stick for a gopro.
I don't use trekking poles but that does stretch your mind to the possibilities you can use them for.