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REI Traverse Trekking Poles - Pair

Item # 784270

$69.50

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Made in Austria exclusively for REI, the Traverse aluminum trekking poles provide steady traction on ice and rock surfaces.

  • Strong 3-section 7075-T6 aluminum alloy shafts extend to 55 in. and compact to 26 in. to fit on your pack
  • DuoLock™ internal locking mechanisms apply a wide area of pressure against pole walls to lock in length adjustment
  • With the new Stop Lock system, poles won't come apart; system makes the pole sections into 1 unit for security and stability
  • Soft EVA foam hand grips have an ergonomic, contoured shape and are easy to hold; adjustable padded neoprene wrist straps add support
  • Fitted with trekking discs and extra-durable tungsten carbide tips; included tip protectors are strictly for travel/packing protection, not intended for hiking
  • Trekking baskets promote stability on soft terrain; baskets easily twist on and off

Imported.

Item 784270

REI Traverse Trekking Poles - Pair Specs

Specification

Description

Weight (pair)19.1 ounces
Shaft materialAluminum
Maximum length55.1 inches
Minimum length26.4 inches
Shock absorbingNo
Grip materialEVA Foam
GenderUnisex

REI Traverse Trekking Poles - Pair Customer Reviews

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REI Traverse Trekking Poles - Pair
 
4.2

(based on 6 reviews)

83%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Good grips (6)
  • Lightweight (6)
  • Easy to adjust (5)
  • Strong (5)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Hiking (4)
    • Day trip (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Avid adventurer (3), Casual adventurer (3)
    • What Is Your Gear Style:
    • Comfort driven (3), Minimalist (3)

    Reviewed by 6 customers

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    Jul

    6

    2009

    (10 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Great Value For The Money

    By WetWillie

    from West Monroe, Louisiana

    About Me Casual Adventurer

    Pros

    • Easy to adjust
    • Good grips
    • Lightweight
    • Strong

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking
      • Day trip
      • Hiking

      Comments about REI Traverse Trekking Poles - Pair:

      My son and I stopped in at REI in Denver. We were hiking the Barr Trail the next day, in a rush and on a budget. These trekking poles were a real value. They held up well on Pikes Peak, plenty strong for us (we're 210 lbs each) and not too heavy. Now I use them twice a day to train with. Excellent work out and support for the upper body when hiking. Easy to adjust.[...]

      • Gift:
      • No
      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Comfort Driven

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (10 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

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      Jul

      31

      2009

      (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Should have bought these years ago

      By Susan from Vegas

      from Las Vegas, NV

      About Me Casual Adventurer

      Pros

      • Easy to adjust
      • Good grips
      • Lightweight
      • Strong

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Hiking

        Comments about REI Traverse Trekking Poles - Pair:

        Went on 10 mile hike in Sequoia Natl Park and used these hiking poles for the first time. It's really amazing how much these poles relieved the wear and tear on the ankles and knees. You may not notice much difference during the initial stages of the hike. However, the difference will be dramatic after using poles for the entire hike compared to other hikes of comparable distance. Everyone should use these or similar hiking poles on lengthy hikes or even short hikes with any kind of elevation changes.

        • Gift:
        • No
        • What Is Your Gear Style:
        • Comfort Driven

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

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        Aug

        11

        2009

        (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Great poles, amazing price

        By Steve

        from Everett, WA

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Pros

        • Easy to adjust
        • Good grips
        • Lightweight
        • Strong

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Hiking

          Comments about REI Traverse Trekking Poles - Pair:

          These poles are great bang for the buck and robust enough to put up with long day hikes and a bit of unintentional abuse.

          The weight of these poles is fine. No need to pay extra for carbon fiber poles in my opinion. And I find that they don't vibrate at all and have just the right amount of heft.

          No need to pay big bucks for hiking poles, there are all you need.

          • Gift:
          • No
          • What Is Your Gear Style:
          • Minimalist

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

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          Sep

          25

          2009

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          Great Value Trekking Poles

          By Cambriaman99

          from Cambria CA

          About Me Casual Adventurer

          Pros

          • Easy to adjust
          • Good grips
          • Lightweight
          • Strong

          Cons

          • Adjustment can confuse

          Best Uses

          • Day trip

          Comments about REI Traverse Trekking Poles - Pair:

          I use these poles for day hiking over uneven ground. I find them surprisingly light and solid. The grips are quite comfortable and the wrist straps work well for me. There is a learning curve on the adjustment however. If the third, short section isn't locked you can't lock the second section (the third section is able to stay inside the second section without being locked so you can't see what the trouble is). I thought my pole was broken until I found this out. After learning that fine point there are no problems.

          • Gift:
          • No
          • What Is Your Gear Style:
          • Comfort Driven

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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          Sep

          25

          2009

           
          4.0

          Excellent Value

          By ChazJ

          from Akron Ohio

          About Me Avid Adventurer

          Pros

          • Easy to adjust
          • Flexible
          • Good grips
          • Lightweight
          • Strong

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Backpacking
            • Day trip
            • Hiking

            Comments about REI Traverse Trekking Poles - Pair:

            These poles helped me through some very tough hiking in Yosemite. They were light and comfortable although a little bit of black came off of the new grips. Easily removed with water. The only thing that could be improved is the free portion of the wrist strap seemed to naturally fall into an uncomfortable spot which was also easily remedied by moving it away from my hand. I would definately recommend these poles.

            • Gift:
            • No
            • What Is Your Gear Style:
            • Minimalist

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            Sep

            12

            2009

             
            2.0

            half satisfied

            By hoodsy owl

            from Los Angeles

            About Me Avid Adventurer

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Good grips
            • Lightweight

            Cons

            • Collapses Too Easily
            • Lock mechanism breaks

            Best Uses

              Comments about REI Traverse Trekking Poles - Pair:

              On the first backpacking trip using the REI traverse trekking poles one of them kept collapsing. I figured it could not be my weight causing the problem, I only weigh 170, so I tightened the locking mechanism but the locking mechanism broke. I don't have hands of steel so I figured it must be a defective product. I exchanged them for the exact same poles. On the second trip one of the poles began collapsing again. This time I used duct tape to fix the problem. Needless to say I was not very happy the second time round. I returned them not wanting to strike out a third time.

              • Gift:
              • No
              • What Is Your Gear Style:
              • Minimalist

              Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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