Trekking Poles Carbon Trekking Poles, Cork Grip

Carbon poles with a cork grip that fold to 37 cm, so they disappear into a pack between climbs.

$229.00 AUD

Weight: 207 g each
Folded: 37 cm
Length: 113–135 cm

Tracked delivery Australia-wide, A$19.95 on orders from A$100 (A$9.95 under): 1–3 business days to dispatch, then 10–20 business days on the way. Order a month before your trip. Shipping
30-day returns. We pay the postage if it's faulty or not as described. Returns
Every figure on this page is the maker's own or our clearly labelled guide. No made-up lab ratings.

A pair of five-section T700 carbon trekking poles that Z-fold to 37 cm and adjust from 113 to 135 cm, with cork grips and metal quick-locks. About 207 g per pole.

Light where it matters, gone when you don't need them.

Best for: Day hikes with big climbs and descents, travel, and trekking-pole tents.
Think twice if: Carbon is stiff and light but can snap if levered sideways in rocks. For rough scrambling, the aluminium poles bend instead of breaking.

Folds to 37 cm
Z-fold sections pack inside a daypack or strap to the side.
Cork grips
Cork moulds to your hand and stays grippy when sweaty.
Adjustable
113–135 cm suits most heights, and uphill and downhill.

Choosing trekking poles

Poles take weight off your knees on the way down and steady you on creek crossings and loose ground.

Z-foldThis one
Folds into three like a tent pole and packs short, so it fits inside a pack or on its side. Fixed length, or a small adjustment range.
Telescopic
Slides to length with a lock, so one pair suits several people and every slope. Longer when packed.

Length
With the tip on the ground next to your foot, your elbow should be at about a right angle. Shorten them for climbs, lengthen for descents.
Carbon or aluminium
Carbon is lighter and damps vibration. Aluminium is heavier but bends rather than snaps if you fall on it.
For a trekking-pole tent
Check the pole height the tent needs, usually 115 to 135 cm, and that your poles lock at that length.
Use the straps
Hand up through the strap, then grip. The strap takes your weight, so you don't have to squeeze.

The numbers

Taken from the maker's own listing and spec cards for this exact model; anything marked our guide is ours. Where the maker doesn't publish something, the line is left out rather than guessed.

Sold as	A pair
Shaft	T700 carbon fibre, five sections: Z-fold plus a telescoping top section
Length	Adjustable 113 to 135 cm; folds to 37 cm
Weight	About 207 g per pole (maker's figure)
Lock	Metal quick-lock on the adjustable section; spring snap button for the fold
Grip	Natural cork with EVA extension and wrist strap
In the box	Two poles, rubber tip covers, mud and snow baskets, carry bag

Pairs well with

Poles earn their keep over a long day. These go with them.

Trekking Pole Tent 1–2P
A double-door A-frame that uses your trekking poles as its frame, so there are no tent poles to carry.

Option
8 L Trail Running Pack
An 8 L race-style pack that carries water, poles and a jacket without bouncing.

Option
Ultralight Hiking Gaiters
Feather-light gaiters that keep grass seeds, sand and snow out of your shoes.

Option
Running Hydration Vest
A light, bounce-free vest for long runs and fast hikes, with water where your hands can reach it.

Option

Questions

Is the price for one pole or a pair?

The option you choose says so. Unless it says "single pole", you get a pair.

Can I take them on a plane?

Most airlines don't allow trekking poles in the cabin. Pack them in checked luggage; Z-fold poles fit easily inside a pack.

When will it arrive?

We dispatch in 1–3 business days, then it's 10–20 business days on the way to Australia. There's no warehouse or shopfront in between, which is why it takes longer and costs less. If you have a trip booked, order at least four weeks before you leave. You'll get a tracking number by email when the parcel is scanned. Full details on the Shipping page.

Will my order arrive in one parcel?

Gear from the same maker usually travels together. If your order has gear from more than one maker, it can arrive in two or three parcels, sometimes a few days apart. You'll get an email with a tracking number for every parcel, so you always know what's on the way.

Will I pay duty or GST on delivery?

No. Orders under A$1,000 clear into Australia without additional duty or GST, so there's nothing to pay when your parcel arrives.

What if it isn't right?

You have 30 days from delivery to return it unused and in its packaging. If it's faulty or doesn't match what we published, we pay the return postage and refund in full. See Returns.

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Tracked delivery Australia-wideA$9.95 on orders under A$100, A$19.95 from A$100. No duty or GST to pay on delivery.
Every number publishedGrams of down and weight on every bag, the R-value wherever the maker publishes one, capacity and weight on every pot, and a note wherever the maker's figures are unclear.
30-day returnsUnused and in its packaging. We pay the postage if anything is faulty or not as described.
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