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REI Peak UL Trekking Poles - Pair

Item # 784271

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The REI Peak UL poles are some of the lightest, strongest trekking poles out there! They're made for minimalist backpackers and adventure racers.

  • Upper and middle sections are small-diameter carbon fiber, creating ultralight poles that damp vibration and retain strength over a wide temperature range
  • Titanal aluminum lower section adds durability; Titanal aluminum is one of the strongest aluminum alloys around and offers mechanical properties comparable to steel
  • With the new Stop Lock system, poles won't come apart; system makes the pole sections into one unit for safety and stability
  • DuoLock™ extra-strong internal locking mechanisms apply a wide area of pressure against pole walls to lock in length adjustment
  • Reliable DuoLocks enhance stability and make length adjustments easy
  • 3-section telescoping poles extend to a maximum length of 55 in. and compact to 25 in. for easy storage and transport
  • Ergonomic and contoured ultralight EVA foam grips and adjustable, padded neoprene wrist straps provide miles of comfort
  • Fitted with trekking discs and extra-durable tungsten carbide tips; included tip protectors are strictly for travel/packing protection, not intended for hiking

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Item 784271

REI Peak UL Trekking Poles - Pair Specs

Specification

Description

Weight (pair)15.4 ounces
Shaft material(Upper/middle) carbon fiber / (lower) aluminum
Maximum length55.1 inches
Minimum length25.6 inches
Shock absorbingNo
Grip materialEVA foam
GenderUnisex

REI Peak UL Trekking Poles - Pair Customer Reviews

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REI Peak UL Trekking Poles - Pair
 
3.3

(based on 11 reviews)

55%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Good grips (9)
  • Lightweight (9)
  • Strong (8)
  • Easy to adjust (5)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Backpacking (9)
    • Hiking (9)
    • Day trip (6)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Avid adventurer (7), Casual adventurer (3)
    • What Is Your Gear Style:
    • Minimalist (8), Comfort driven (3)

    Reviewed by 11 customers

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    Jun

    26

    2009

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Lightweight, strong, and inexpensive

    By Mr. Whoopee

    from Littleton, CO

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Pros

    • Easy to adjust
    • Good grips
    • Lightweight
    • Strong

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking
      • Day trip
      • Hiking

      Comments about REI Peak UL Trekking Poles - Pair:

      I use these mainly for overnight trips, not always for day trips. These poles are light, strong, and easy to adjust. I have heard bad reviews merely because there is the claim that the locking mechanisms give out. Yet, there is a simple and effective way of preventing this event (this has happened with other trekking poles in my experience). If you pull out the poles all the way and then collapse them down to the length you want, you shouldn't have that issue anymore.

      • Gift:
      • No
      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Minimalist

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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      Apr

      16

      2009

      (2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

       
      2.0

      Poorly Designed Locking Mechanism

      By ToddTT

      from Fayetteville, NC

      About Me Casual Adventurer

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Good grips
      • Lightweight
      • Strong

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Backpacking
        • Hiking

        Comments about REI Peak UL Trekking Poles - Pair:

        First off, I love these poles. So I was very disappointed when my locking mechanism failed. When I originally purchased these on sale, there were several pairs that would not lock. I had to pick through a lot to find a pair that would work. I was hoping that it was a manufacturing flaw, and that the pair I found would work. I have used them about four times, and I can no longer lock them. I will trade them out for the same pair and give them another chance, but so far, I am unimpressed with how it locks.

        • Gift:
        • No
        • What Is Your Gear Style:
        • Comfort Driven

        Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

        (2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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        Aug

        4

        2009

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Good poles, learn how to not be helpless

        By edxabbey

        from The Mountains of California

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Pros

        • Easy to adjust
        • Good grips
        • Lightweight
        • Strong

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Backpacking
          • Day trip
          • Hiking

          Comments about REI Peak UL Trekking Poles - Pair:

          I used to work at REI, I got these at the used gear sale, because they were "broken". Typical wealthy folks buy these because they are the most expensive and are "ultralight". May have never used poles before, so are unaware about how to finetune your adjusting mechanism. My other staff members would explain how to do it to people when they'd try and return these items. Most people just wanted them to be "hassle-free", If you just pull the lowers out and keep microadjusting the poles they will always work.

          People are too lazy to figure out how to adjust their own poles. Check out your local used gear sales to find these poles for half price, due to bourgeoisie laziness.

          • Gift:
          • No
          • What Is Your Gear Style:
          • Minimalist

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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          Jul

          19

          2009

          (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

           
          1.0

          Failed Product

          By SndcxxJ

          from Bay Area, CA

          About Me Avid Adventurer

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Good grips
          • Lightweight

          Cons

          • Bad Locking Mechanism

          Best Uses

          • Backpacking
          • Hiking

          Comments about REI Peak UL Trekking Poles - Pair:

          After moderate use the internal locking mechanism started giving me trouble by not properly locking. After much time I found little tricks to make the lock catch. But now the locks have completely failed and will no longer catch. Overall I do not trust this type of locking mechanism. The trekking poles are light and comfortable, but I would not recomend these.

          • Gift:
          • No
          • What Is Your Gear Style:
          • Minimalist

          Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

          (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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          Mar

          12

          2009

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Excellent value and product

          By electropal

          from Tucson, AZ

          About Me Avid Adventurer

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Easy to adjust
          • Good grips
          • Lightweight
          • Strong

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Backpacking
            • Hiking

            Comments about REI Peak UL Trekking Poles - Pair:

            I have seen some negative reviews about this product. I disagree! This is my 4th pair of trekking poles and by far my favorite. They are SO light and easy to adjust. They also don't make that annoying metallic 'clanking' noise metal poles do. Much more pleasant for yourself and others in nature. I don't use my trekking poles 100% of the time; these are so lightweight I can strap them to my day/night pack and not even notice the weight. Couldn't be happier!

            • Gift:
            • No
            • What Is Your Gear Style:
            • Minimalist

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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            Mar

            7

            2009

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            Best Poles I've Ever Used!

            By El Bolson

            from Asheville, North Carolina

            About Me Avid Adventurer

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Easy to adjust
            • Flexible
            • Good grips
            • Lightweight
            • Strong

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Backpacking
              • Day trip
              • Hiking

              Comments about REI Peak UL Trekking Poles - Pair:

              I was lucky enough to pick these up on sale at my local REI, so price was key, but I've really enjoyed these pole thus far.

              Lightest and strongest poles I've used - The carbon fiber construction is unbeatable and solid.

              I have little experience with carbon fiber, and generally stick with metals, but the weight and shock absorption of these poles blow away any aluminum pole with anti-shock capabilities.

              • Gift:
              • No
              • What Is Your Gear Style:
              • Minimalist

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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              Sep

              10

              2009

               
              1.0

              Delicate

              By FrisbeeHiker

              from Pittsburgh, PA

              About Me Outdoor Professional

              Site Member

              Pros

              • Good grips

              Cons

              • Brittle
              • Collapses Too Easily

              Best Uses

              • Day trip

              Comments about REI Peak UL Trekking Poles - Pair:

              I broke 2 pair of Peak UL while hiking the PCT this summer. The grips on the handles came unglued on the first pair in the desert after 3 days. The second pair snapped in the cold High Sierras (I was barely leaning on them). REI swapped me to Leki Thermolights, and they worked great the balance of the trip.
              * Locking mechanism very difficult to get it to lock. Very annoying if you want to change length of poles frequently.
              * Poles are delicate and not suitable for heavy duty use (and I only weigh 150#).

              • Gift:
              • No
              • What Is Your Gear Style:
              • Minimalist

              Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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              Aug

              14

              2009

               
              5.0

              Duo locks

              By Agility Cavalier Lover

              from Central Washington

              About Me Casual Adventurer

              Site Member

              Pros

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Day trip
                  • Hiking

                  Comments about REI Peak UL Trekking Poles - Pair:

                  I wanted to comment about Duo Locks. I love my Duo Lock poles, but they are tricky to use---trickier than I think they should be for the amount of instructions included with them. They will consistently lock every time if you first extend the sections all the way out to the stopping point. Then in the extended position twist the top section till you just feel a bit of drag. Stop there and twist the bottom section till you feel a bit of drag. Untwist as little as you can and move the bottom section to the position you want, then twist it till it's tight. Then do the same with the top section. When you stop for a breather give each pole a quick twist to be sure they are still snug. If you forget and one gives out it doesn't give out suddenly, sending you on your face. It slides together slowly when you put weight on it. Check them before you start downhill. Usually if they loosen it's because the baskets are brushing the walking surface, like when on snow. Otherwise they tend to stay tight for a long time. Wish they were easier, but I wouldn't trade them either. They are keepers! I was also told to wipe them with my bandana before putting them away and I think that is good advice. Don't pass on quality light weight poles because of the locks. Light weight is great!

                  • Gift:
                  • No
                  • What Is Your Gear Style:
                  • Comfort Driven

                  Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                  Jul

                  27

                  2009

                  (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  1.0

                  not digging the newest incarnation

                  By the chairman

                  from raleigh, nc

                  About Me Avid Adventurer

                  Site Member

                  Pros

                  • Easy to adjust
                  • Lightweight
                  • Strong

                  Cons

                  • Caused blisters

                  Best Uses

                  • Backpacking
                  • Day trip
                  • Hiking

                  Comments about REI Peak UL Trekking Poles - Pair:

                  swapped my older pair out under warranty for the newest version of the Peak UL carbon trekking poles. the new model has a plastic top of grip cap which rubs the inside of my thumbs causing blisters. the older model was a 100% foam grip which didn't rub. the new version appears to have an intermittent rattle in them too.

                  • Gift:
                  • No
                  • What Is Your Gear Style:
                  • Comfort Driven

                  Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

                  (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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                  Jul

                  26

                  2009

                  (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  2.0

                  Unreliable locking mechanisms

                  By SoCalKen

                  from Redondo Beach, CA

                  About Me Casual Adventurer

                  Site Member

                  Pros

                  • Good grips
                  • Lightweight
                  • Strong

                  Cons

                  • Collapses Too Easily

                  Best Uses

                  • Backpacking

                  Comments about REI Peak UL Trekking Poles - Pair:

                  Despite the two reviews stating problems with the locking mechanisms, I bought a pair and tried them out on a short three-day/two-night backpacking trip in the High Sierras. I'm sad to report that on Day 2, I couldn't get the upper lock to lock. I found tricks to get it to engage when I was on the trail, but I fear these tricks will stop working...just like they did to another reviewer. I want to return these,[...]

                  • Gift:
                  • No
                  • What Is Your Gear Style:
                  • Minimalist

                  Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

                  (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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