Best all-day pole
Black Diamond Trail Ergo
Black Diamond · Mid · Moderate
A cork-grip, ergonomic pole for people who actually plant poles for hours.
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The bend feels strange for ten minutes and then your wrists prefer it. If your shelter wants a straight pole planted vertically, test that pitch. Some pole tents are happier with a straighter shaft. Flick-locks beat twist-locks with cold hands.
Who should buy it. Hikers with sore knees on the way down.
Best for. Long days and descents
Standout limitation. Ergo shafts are less ideal as a pure tent pole
Specs
- Lock
- Flick-lock
- Grip
- Cork, ergo
- Material
- Aluminum
Pros
- Comfortable grip
- Flick-lock
- Cork sweat control
Cons
- Bent shaft vs some tent pitches
- Not the lightest
Not sold on Amazon US.
Closest on Amazon: Black Diamond Trail Trekking Poles. The standard pole in the same Black Diamond Trail family, without the Trail Ergo's angled cork grip.
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