Pole Poll

[Just Bill]

Well looking for a little help from you stick swinging ninnies

It seems I remain one of the few not enamored with trekking poles but find myself in the position of buying a pair so that I can sort out how to adapt a bridge hammock to a trekking pole.

Mainly I just wanted to get an idea of what folks like and are using; so looking to find a solution that works for most folks. Although I know what they look like and what folks generally like... I don't know much about them at all

So... I know they are popular and if you're going to use them you might as well use the hell out of them.
The big drawback to a bridge hammock is the weight of the poles but since many here already have that covered.... seems natural.

And if you don't know nothing about a bridge hammock- doesn't matter much either since I'd be looking to make the bridge work for you, not the other way round.

From the hammock side... SUL folks have done some Gossamer Gear pole adaptations but otherwise they fall back on the trusty (but heavy) mountainsmith monopoles at 10.5 ounces per pair plus the tips.
http://mountainsmith.com/products/tr...x-monopod.html

These already have the right parts and pieces to make a conversion for a bridge hammock pretty easy and Warbonnet sell a tip kit of parts to adapt most camera monopod style poles.
https://www.warbonnetoutdoors.com/pr...-pole-tip-set/


And if you are curious... might as well give Brandon credit where credit is due: Here is the Ridgerunner which is one of two commercially available bridge hammocks at this time.
https://www.warbonnetoutdoors.com/pr...unner-hammock/

The only minor thing unique here... I'll be using them (if I do) in the dunes and sandy areas so not sure how that would affect your choice if advice was offered or if folks have had poles fail (like the GG sometimes to) because of grit and sand in the mechanisms. Guessing the snow basket would be a nice choice in the sand as well.

Thanks in advance for any help or advice.

[Feral Bill]

Mountainsmith monopod.

[rocketsocks]

Cheapos and a Sasafrass sapling.

[Furlough]

Leki Cork Lite, with flip lock adjustors. Appreciated by my knees and quite helpful as the pole for my 6 Moon Design Lunar Solo Tarp Tent.

Furlough

[Time Zone]

I'm using Hikelite poles from LL Bean, made by Komperdell. Aluminum; twist lock; cork handles; no shock absorption. Have saved my bacon many times. No idea what would work well for a bridge hammock though, but if you have to thread your poles through a fabric sleeve, I suspect it would be easier with twist lock rather than flick lock poles, because the mechanism sticks out less. Most people like cam/flick lock better. Mine have been fine though, never collapsed on me.

[Gambit McCrae]

I've used Komperdell for years now, their customer service keeps me loyal because they always send me replacements when one breaks.

[Lyle]

Used quite a few from a walking stick picked up in the woods to ski poles, to REI conventional poles. For the past 15 years or so have been 100% sold on Pacer Poles. Unique, quality, comfortable, efficient!

[Teacher & Snacktime]

Homemade hiking stick from AT debris cleanup by DEM in Berkshires.

[Odd Man Out]

Other - Fizan Compacts

[soumodeler]

Leki Corklites are my favorites for the grip angle and cork grip.

[Secondmouse]

other - very light carbon poles found on Amazon and I have some heavier aluminum, REI Traverse w/ Powerlock.

the REI poles are heavier and more sturdy and I use where it's rockier.

the Carbon ones are light and seem to be strong but I destroyed the mud/leaf baskets and can't find replacements. the original listing on Amazon is gone...

[Secondmouse]

and btw, the Mountainsmith monopod is 10.5oz EACH, not pair...

[Another Kevin]

I'm using Hikelite poles from LL Bean, made by Komperdell. Aluminum; twist lock; cork handles; no shock absorption. Have saved my bacon many times. No idea what would work well for a bridge hammock though, but if you have to thread your poles through a fabric sleeve, I suspect it would be easier with twist lock rather than flick lock poles, because the mechanism sticks out less. Most people like cam/flick lock better. Mine have been fine though, never collapsed on me.

REI Traverse poles, which are nearly the same Komperdell pole, but with flick locks rather than twist locks. Cork grips, no shock absorbers. I use baskets year round, Komperdell's largish mud baskets in summer and, of course, snow baskets in winter.

[jimmyjam]

Black Diamond cork ergo handles

[bigcranky]

I used REI/Komperdells for years, then my wife got me the big Leki Super Makalu -- I liked the cork grip but hated the shock absorber feature. Tried a couple of other Lekis but the twist locks were an issue. Finally last year got the carbon fiber Black Diamond poles with the flip locks. Great cork grips, the flip locks actually stay locked, and they are both much beefier and the same weight as the lightest "ultralight" Lekis I used to use.

I use them to support our tent as well as my knees.

[coach lou]

Black Diamond cork ergo handles

Me to me to!!!! They are red....i with they were green!

[coach lou]

Me to me to!!!! They are red....i with they were green!

Wish........wish they were green!

[Kaptainkriz]

I'm using these and like them.

Leki Cork Lite, with flip lock adjustors. Appreciated by my knees and quite helpful as the pole for my 6 Moon Design Lunar Solo Tarp Tent.

Furlough

[Carl7]

I used Fizan Compacts this summer. They are very light
. However, they did slip some in the very wet areas of the 100 Mile Wilderness this summer while moving fast. They were fine otherwise. I would gladly take a little slipping for the light weight.

[kayak karl]

no pacer poles ?