Re: Hiking/trekking poles? Yay or Nay?

On Aug 25, 4:04=A0pm, Siskuwihane <Siskuwiha...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> Do you use them? Only one or a pair? Purchased or home made? Wood or
> metal? Do you just pick up a stick along the way?
>
> Mine is purchased, aluminum and only used occasionally in the warmer
> months, always used in winter. Just curious what others use =A0(or
> don't).


I didn't use any until I got my Tarptent (no affiliation) Double
Rainbow.  The tent is sweet because it can be staked, or set up
freestanding using two poles.  I'm looking for a pair of light
telescoping poles that aren't too expensive, saw some ski poles with
limited telescoping.  The tent also has a rain fly that can be
configured as a little patio shelter using half-length poles.

anyone know of where I can get cheap hiking poles at least 50 inches
(Target, dick's)?

also, EMS has one with a removable handle, to act as a camera stand
(monopod...)