REI Co-op Flash Carbon Trekking Poles - Pair

Trail running or navigating a boulder field, the REI Co-op Flash Carbon trekking poles offer welcome support. They're light and easy to pack along, too, so you'll have them when you need them.

Carbon-composite construction and a 3-section design combine to minimize trail weight without sacrificing sturdiness. REI-exclusive grips offer light, breathable EVA foam in ergonomic shapes that accommodate a variety of hand sizes and positions comfortably, and adjustable wrist straps have a soft finish for comfort on long hikes.

Key Features

Highlights

• REI-exclusive grips offer light, breathable EVA foam in ergonomic shapes that accommodate a variety of hand sizes and positions comfortably
• A great fit for heights 5 ft. 1 in. to over 6 ft.
• Carbon-composite construction and a 3-section design combine to minimize trail weight without sacrificing sturdiness
• Adjustable wrist straps have a soft finish for comfort on long hikes
• Cam locks with oversize levers allow for quick and easy length adjustments while out on the trail
• Trail baskets have a minimalist profile to cut down on weight while retaining stability
• Ensure levers are fully tightened and locked before each use; levers loosen in transport and over time, so they may need to be tightened to achieve proper locking tension
• REI Co-op brand is certified to The Climate Label; we actively fund efforts to reduce carbon emissions across our business and support climate projects around the world

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How to use

One pole or two?

• Trekking poles: Used in pairs, can improve stability and reduce force on knees while hiking and backpacking under loads
• Hiking staff: Single pole used for stability, most effective on flat terrain with little to no load. Some can be used as a camera monopod

Find the right size

• Your elbows should bend at a 90° angle when holding the poles with their tips on the ground near your feet.
• For adjustable poles or staff: If you're taller than 6 feet, choose an option that has a max length of at least 51 inches. If you're under 6 feet tall, most poles can be shortened enough to work for you
• For fixed-length poles: Check the manufacturer's size chart for suggested sizing

Shaft material

• Aluminum: durable and less expensive but heavier, will bend before they break
• Composite: made entirely or partially of carbon, lightweight, can reduce vibration but are more breakable and more expensive

Grip material

• Cork: wicks sweat, molds to your hand, decreases vibration
• Foam: softer to hold but absorbs sweat
• Rubber: insulates from cold, shock and vibration but can chafe when wet

From feedback to field testing, all of our gear is dialed-in by REI Co-op members. Their adventures informed every stitch and detail—making for better, longer-lasting gear.