REI Co-op Walker Staff - Single

Get extra support when walking on uneven ground or steep terrain. This REI Co-op Walker Staff has an easily adjustable length and ergonomic cork handle. It collapses down small when you don't need it.

Key Features

Highlights

• Cam locks have an oversize lever for easy adjustments between users or to adapt to slope angle; tool-free adjustment if you need to tighten the lever
• A great fit for heights under 5' to over 6'
• Injected-cork grip remains comfortable in warm weather with bare hands and features an adjustable wrist loop for support
• Included trekking pole basket helps keep the tip from sinking into soft dirt and sand
• 3-section shaft extends to 39.4 in. and then collapses to 20 in. for easy storage and carrying while on the trail
• 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

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.

Can the trekking basket be removed or replaced?

No, the basket does unscrew from the tip.

does this stick have an antishock system?

This is the current version of this staff, the version on sale in the Outlet is from a prior year. This pole is not equipped with anti-shock technology.

I don't really need the basket. Can it be removed?

Yes, it does come off. Mine took some effort, but it can be unthreaded.

Do the minimum and maximum length numbers in the technical specs include the length of the cork hand grip and the tip? Is just the shaft or the lengths of the entire walking staff? What is the maximum length including the hand grip?

The lengths in specs include the handle and tip.

Does this come with a rubber tip suitable for use on paved surfaces? Thank you.

If you wish used this pole on paved surfaces, consider this tip as it is more durable than the stock tip cover. https://www.rei.com/product/168735/rei-co-op-trekking-pole-rubber-walking-tips-pair

Can I use a rubber tip with this stick? Most of my walking is on pavement.

A rubber tip can be used with this staff on hard surfaces. https://www.rei.com/product/168735/rei-co-op-trekking-pole-rubber-walking-tips-pair

What is the difference between this and the sale item one with the same name? Also does this pole have shock absorption. I am looking for a walking staff that is not twist locking and has shock absorption. thank you.

This is the current version of this staff, the version on sale in the Outlet is from a prior year. This pole is not equipped with anti-shock technology.