The two of us love to hike but we both have some minor knee issues - old sports injuries - so we thought we would give trekking poles a try. After reading a ton of reviews and comparing prices we settled on Covacure trekking poles. The lifetime guarantee, carrying case and free replacement service for the removable rubber tips and snow/mud baskets sealed the deal (it also helped that the poles are almost the same color as our Jeep!). The carbide tips under the rubber tips are replaceable if you wear them out, use them on snow and ice with the snow baskets.
These poles are made of light weight carbon fiber and are very sturdy and easy to adjust. The measurements on the poles help you adjust them to the right fit every time. Adjustable gripping straps prevent you from dropping the poles and keep your hands in a comfortable position.
Our hiking adventures have included water crossings, slippery rocks, muddy trails, dry creek beds, leaf covered forest floors, and sand and snow. The removable rubber tips allow you to use these poles on a variety of terrains.
The quick adjust clasps make locking the poles into place a breeze. Make sure to press down on the poles a couple of times before heading out on the trail to make sure the poles are locked into position. If the clamps slip, just turn the bolt clockwise to tighten them up. As soon as we got the tightness set we were ready to go. I took a sharpie and marked my settings on the poles by darkening the white measuring lines on the poles.
We keep the poles in our Jeep so we always have them with us in case we come across a hike when we are out camping or traveling. They are a great value for the quality. REMEMBER TO #getoutdoors.
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