Customer Reviews

Carbon fiber excellence Review by Mike

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I hiked the Colorado Trail using these carbon fiber poles and it was one of the best gear choices I made. They are lightweight, very strong and a superior product. Also a great value for the money. If you are serious about backpacking, you've got to have these sticks. (Posted on 3/11/13)

These are my favorite of many poles Review by Hal

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I have had many sets of poles over the years, all getting progressively lighter. My set before these was a pair of carbon fiber REI UL's which I liked except for the fact that the twist lock mechanism would occasionally collapse on me, or not lock easily when I wanted it to. The LT3C's are much lighter and do not have a locking mechanism to collapse which I greatly prefer. Simple is better. I have had these for a year now and would not want any other pole. It is true that until you have used poles this light it is hard to describe how quickly they move which can really prevent injury when you slip and are in reflexive mode and about to take a tumble. I have bent the poles into a significant curve when putting stress on them in emergency "saves" and have never had a problem with longitudinal strength. I snapped one in half by accidentally stepping on it horizontally with my full weight and ordered a replacement. You do need to be careful with them and not thoughtlessly toss your gear on top of them in the car, as is true with any hollow carbon fiber tube. Just be sure to put them on top and exercise a reasonable amount of due caution. Love 'em and would buy them all over again. (Posted on 1/24/12)

These are great Review by Bubba

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I'd like to give my unqualified endorsement to this product. I use them for section hikes on the AT and they've been 1000 miles. I replaced the tips after 900 miles, and the cork handles were chewed a little bit by shelter critters. I started the AT at 300 pounds and these diaphanous poles carried my weight and more, saving me many times because the pole was so light that they could be moved quickly to stop a fall.
Cut the disks to stars and superglue them on, or just use one and switch hands on the trail. (The uphill pole doesn't need a disk. It is the downhill pole that pushes through soft spots.) I did manage to break one of my poles, but just don't try as hard as you can to swat flies with them, especially when the flies light on sharp boulders.
They saved my knees, and saved me. (Posted on 10/19/11)

JMT Review by johnch

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I just did the JMT in 11 days with an older version of these poles, and they held up GREAT. There were so many times where it got stuck and I thought it broke, but it didn't break.

I love how you don't need straps because they're SO light. I also love how the cork is SUPER soft. Best poles IMO (Posted on 9/9/11)

LT3 Poles - The Best Sticks Review by Todd

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I have a pair of the "older" versions and have used them for 2 years and many miles. I have 5 sets of poles from a variety of manufacturers (including the LT4s which I also love). These poles are so well balanced and light that you do NOT need straps. Most hikers use their poles like ski poles: Planting them as if they're turning. These poles should flow and swing with your natural arm motions. They turn uphills into a rhythmic, easy motion and make downhills easier on the knees and back. Also, it's simple to choke up or down on the grip (or beIow) to "vary" the pole "height" depending on the terrrain. I highly recommend these poles! (Posted on 3/16/11)