Cascade Mountain TechTrekking Poles - Carbon Fiber Walking or Hiking Sticks with Quick Adjustable Locks

I bought a pair of the 3K carbon CM and Aluminum CM Trekking poles as support for a tent. I normally use hiking sticks I made from a tree that grew in a cluster of branches out the ground and have a natural curve that's a natural shock absorber, they are the same weight as the Aluminum CM poles, but didn't work with the tent.The straps on the poles come so the wide part only fits one hand, when your hand is inserted up from the bottom so that the wide part of the strap supports the edge of palm of your hand. On the other one it will be the narrow part supporting the palm. Not good in two ways lack of support and now the wide part is under your thumb, it's cumbersome. What to do?I got to looking them over and you see the metal pin at the top of the handle there's your solution. I positioned the pole on a bench and took a small old drill bit the size the pin, and drifted it out, using a hammer, light taps leaving room for pin to comes out other side, but not all the way out.Now that the pin is out you can remove the strap and wedge. I loosened the other strap to see how it was put together. Then I did a dry run to figure out how to put It back together, so the wide part would be under may palm. Then reinsert the thin parts of strap in the pole and hold them in place and tap the pin back in making sure it comes between the U of the straps are making in the hole, as the straps loop around the pin. Now make adjustments for fit and I find it helps to tap the block back into help the straps hold in place, on both poles.Final configuration is looking at the straps the soft inner part is entering the top side of each handle and hangs to the right on one and to the left on the other handle. The logo is on the out side of each strap, the long adjustment piece is next to the cork handle as it exits the hole, narrow thumb side of the strap enters the hole under the wide part with the soft side up. The strap soft wide part leave the top of each handle facing up making a J shape, on the right hand and Inward facing J on the left hand. Now you have a right and left hand trekking pole. Coming up through the J loops for the bottom will put a all three layers of the strap under the palm of your hand between the thumb and index finger securing the adjustment block into the handle. Going straight through the loop and grabbing just he cork handle leave every thing loose and subject to loop slip it flops around. If you don't want the straps on, just drift the pin out and remove the strap and tap it back in it's a really tight fit and wont fall out. This would be a way to replace worn straps. Could this be done at the factory sure, but that would take time.The cam flip lock adjustment, on these had a clear nut on them, to adjust tightness open the lock give the nut a few turns with your finger then close the lock, there should be some resistance as it closes and kind of makes a slapping noise as it closes, check for slipping either by pushing down putting you weight on the extended pole and or trying to twist rotate the locked sections of the pole, maybe do both. Locks are fixed to the pole sections with the locks closing from the left side front and nut on the right back. The locks backs line up with the back of the pole, unlock top lock, pull second section out, then sight down the to align the second lock up with the top one, now lock the top, next pull out bottom and lock it. Make hight adjustment as needed. Not aligning the locks is why some get wonky lock positions, still works just looks funny. Additional attachments are threaded on to the pole. When close to the shorted position if the tip rattles just slide it out past where it tappers and re lock. I did returned the tent no head room and the poles as they weren't needed. I did put my weight into the poles when locked in place and nothing moved on either 3k or Al CM.

I've probably put over 100 miles on the poles so far, and they've held up very well. Lightweight and I personally really like the cork grip over the foam. If you don't need the absolute lightest poles on the market and want to save a little money, these are likely the best poles you can find. I appreciate the assortment of provided tip attachments as well. If you find yourself on paved trails often, then one of those attachments will come in handy. Happy trails!

Took these to a 7-hour hike in the rocky mountains, this was an essential gear to have, very light weight, durable, performed as expected. Great addition the my gear. If you are looking for a good set of trekking poles for a good price, get these.

I really do love my trekking pole. Don't let the cheap price fool you. I bought these a little over two years and they are still the only trekking poles I have. Until these break, I have no reason to go buy $100-$300 trekking poles when these exist. I love that they have cork handles which is really good when dealing with sweat palms, Because your hands will get sweaty. Even though the pole locks are plastic, they do lock in pretty tight. I have rarely had a problem with them collapsing unexpectedly. Together, they're only a pound which almost negligible. The topography graphic is pretty cool in my opinion and with all the color options, I was hard to pick out which one I wanted. They've been on several trails, in different types of weather, fallen, banged against rocks, been submerged, and they have held up through it all. I use them often for my hammock tarp to put it up in porch mode, and the telescoping height adjustments allow me to put my tarp up how I want it. Together, they're only a pound which almost negligible. The topography graphic is pretty cool in my opinion and with all the color options, it was hard to pick out which one I wanted. After two years, they're still one of my favorite things in my load out. And yep, that pic is after two years of use.

Buy these trekking poles! You will not be disappointed. I used these on a recent scouting trip for an upcoming elk hunt. I had a 40 pound pack on my back and I would have ended up on my face or back too many times to count if I didn't have these poles. We hiked in 6 miles in with a 1500 foot increase in elevation, then we hiked out with a 1500 foot decrease in elevation. We moved to another location and then we hiked in with another 1000 foot elevation change in 3 miles. The trekking poles were light weight and performed flawlessly. The saved me from falling too many times to count.

Over the years we've visited many wonderful sites including US state parks and the Alps. Our Cascade Mountain Tech Trekking Poles are always by our side. These polls are sturdy, light, compact and most importantly fit in our suitcase on the diagonal. Don't forget to attach a small piece of cork or foam to the base of the pole to prevent damage to your suit case. Happy Travels!

Purchased these for backpacking. I am glad that I got them because it helped. Like the back and the modification options that come with it. They were really light weight.

These are great trekking poles for the price. I have used these extensively for several months on some very difficult hikes and they performed admirably. The cork grips are very comfortable and the poles are easily adjusted. Sure you could spend a lot more and maybe save a few ounces, but these are a great deal for the budget conscious hiker.

These poles are great . I researched loads of brands and centred on these for their weight and price . The reviews that they get on expert websites speak for themselves and can be qualified by the great service I have had out of them. These poles are definitely worth a try away from the big brand names as they are light , sturdy , easy to operate and come at a great price. Well done cascade

The mud baskets both disappeared as soon as I hit the muddy stuff despite being firmly screwed on. Replacement parts are not available in the UK and Cascade will not ship other than to US and Canada. Disappointed because the poles are good in every other respect.

Amazing walking poles, light, compact and sturdy. Fantastic price and great reviews found on doing my research. As a regular mountain walker and hiker thoroughly recommended 😁

Need to use them. For a few outings.

Ultralight and great value. Two concepts not always synonymous. These poles are superb and half the cost of better known competitors. Cork handles, carbon fibre and light for this price is a steal.