Mountainsmith  Trekker FX Lite V2 Hiking Staff - Single

Strap does not stay in position but falls open if not under tension at all times. The carbide tip wore through the rubber tip within a single day. The top cushion on the handle is comfortable, bumping an otherwise 1-star review up to 2 stars.

As someone who must rely on a staff to keep my balance when walking since my TIAs took balance away. This isxperfect

The pole itself is well constructed and the cam locks are very secure when under pressure in use. I returned this pole as the pole's foam grip and huge foam knob on the top left my hands sore. To me the unsculpted foam left no comfortable spot to grip well. Mountainsmith makes better poles. I ended up buying the same brand but with cork grip and am completely happy with those

Good to use for extreme or leisurely hikes. Supports well, sturdy and easy to use.

We bought two of these and went back and bought two more. For the price, they are great! They extend to a variety of sizes which is great for my husband, friends and I. We have had these on several hikes and they are mandatory. Concept is very easy.

Getting to an age where a light walking staff would help me crossing streams, steep inclines, and walking over large stones. This is light with a spiked or rubber tip and the bonus of a camera tripod screw at the top. Also appreciate the price relative to the alternatives.

Bought this specifically to hike The Narrows in Zion NP. Maybe 2-3 miles in, the buckle broke on the hand strap. I liked the size, it seemed sturdy enough, even with a little weight on it, but for that price, it should last more than 3 miles of easy/moderate hiking.

This pole is reasonably priced and fits either hand. It is easily adjusted and sturdy without being too heavy. It worked fine to help on the 100 kilometers of the Camino de Santiago.

Bought this pole for myself when buying a set of rei trekking poles for my wife. The shafts clicked a little when I walked around the neighborhood and it felt a little loose throughout but as a walking stick it was ok. I packed in my checked luggage when we flew to another state for a vacation. Apparently, getting bumped around in transit causes the nob on the top to unscrew. When I went to use it at a birding location the knob on the top was gone. On the way back home, I screwed down the disk that had been under the knob before putting it in my checked luggage, and when I opened my suitcase after arriving home discovered that it had become unscrewed to the top of it’s screw. Note that this pole’s advertising states it can be used as a monopod. I think generally it’s too light and does not fit together tightly enough to be very useful in that role.

yeah. Disappointing. Tip wore through with less than 5 miles of use. Staff consistently loosens with frequency. Hand knob also comes loose with frequency. Purchased for the shock absoption feature - that's gone. I don't care if it's "inexpensive" (for whom is it inexpensive?). Do better REI.