Gossamer Gear Light Trek 4 Trekking Poles

[slodeth5]

The of the best things about trekking poles for me is I don't use them anymore. They simply aren't necessary.

[gearactive]

Dude, I totally cringed when you had that big 'ol rock! Good one!

[mysticalwoodsman]

"Now let's talk about durability... This is a 35 lbs boulder... Let's see how the Light Trek 4 fares against this... MEHHH... NAAAHHHHH!" LOL

[northwoodsdude]

Poles are great for skiing, but for seasoned survivalists they're useless. During survival training in the military, winter and climbing exercises never included poles for good reasons.

Bad idea.

[mysticalwoodsman]

Could you explain for a sec why it is supposedly a bad idea?

[maffro79]

These guys rock! I live in Austin and I was able to stop by Gossamer Gear and check out their stuff. They are first class guys. These poles are amazing! I couldn't believe it when I picked one up. I had no fears about their durability. You can just tell by the design that they would hold up. I was pretty rough on them just putting weight on them and flexing them and I know they would take any wear and tear I would throw at them, and I weigh 235lbs. Great vid Jason!

[jasonklass]

Thanks maffro! You're right about them too--they're really awesome to deal with.

[jasonklass]

Dragon,

Got the comment and thanks--good idea! More videos to come...

[DragonRidrr]

Hey Jason...another informative vid. Never seem to be able to afford some of the newer gear until it really comes down in price...but the lightness is incredible. I will be taking a 6 day seventy mile hike in May and would love to have trekking poles that light. Check out my comment on Cord Lock vid for a cheap answer to the button battery cost. Keep up the awesome vids...I am always hoping to see that you have posted a new one.

[shugemery]

Good stuff there! Not a fan of straps myself and always remove them. Gotta get a pair of these just to feel the lightness.

Thanks for the review Jason.

[ArmyRanger10]

I have a pair of Rei poles just like yours carbon fiber too. You should keep the straps on, if your hand slips you can drop the pole and thats not good if your on a cliff. Also if you fall it helps to break your fall. Anyways great review 5 stars.

[aimsuxdoggydills]

Had a chance to check a pair of these out this weekend. Nice and light, easy to adjust, though no marks for easy reference, and a little flexy for my tastes, not to my liking for scrambling through canyons. I don't consider my poles as pack weight, because they are never in my pack, and I don't notice the weight of my current BD poles in my hands, ever.

[jasonklass]

I too wish they had the marks for length. I thought about using one of those metallic colored Sharpie markers to draw a ring around the poles to mark the length.

[aimsuxdoggydills]

Only issue with that is the outer carbon appears to wear in the adjustable range. I suppose that might be one reason they aren't marked in the first place.

[jasonklass]

I think it might not wear off if you tighten the pole just above the marking, rather than right on it.

[aimsuxdoggydills]

Yeah, that might work, would just have to be careful. The pair I handled had big rub marks, which I thought must have been from the rubber plug, but the guy that owned the poles was sure it was the carbon wearing. I don't know if that is a big deal over the long haul for any other issues, or just one of inconvenience. With mark lines, I suppose you avoid the large area where it rubs when adjusting them.

[jasonklass]

I'm going to give it a try and will let you know if there is wear.

[lesview]

Good info Jason -Thanks! And good call on the rock.

[DrChrisBiomed]

Drop the stone!!! :-)

[srhpenquin]

I have the non-adjustable 2.5 oz from Gossamer Gear. One broke when my son threw a suitcase in the trunk on the way to Grand Canyon last fall. Carbon fiber poles must be cared for, not neglected or they will break. Then again, most ultra or lightweight gear is not considered rugged.

[ihoppy]

The coated bottom section is such a great idea. I have another carbon fiber pole and the bottom is chipped pretty badly nevertheless still functional (but enough to concern me). Also, those snow buckets look bigger than normal.

[NCHiker1970]

3.2 oz each! My jaw dropped... thats a light trekking pole! Great review! The Komperdell Carbon Featherlite Trekking Poles cost me $139 and I found out later what kind of junk they really were. This may be my next investment for trekking poles for me. They have the features I have been looking for in a Trek pole. Thanks for the heads up Jason.

[jasonklass]

They're totaly worth the investment. Like I said, once you hold one in your hand, you'll be shocked at how light it is!

[wildlifeed]

Great Review on a great product!! thanks Jason!!, ED

[paintballpumper]

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