I spent a good hundred for a carved walking stick from a local native woodworker. Great wood, fits my height exactly, looks beautiful really just what I want when I'm moving through the PNWs forests.
I've had great luck with the $55 Cascade Mountain Tech carbon fiber poles on Amazon. Going on 3 years, hundreds of miles, and several states/terrains/conditions ... and occasionally holding up my trekking pole tent when the hammock isn't an option. Your $25 deal is the better bargain, but $55 isn't too bad either.
Good thoughtful information. As a frugal gent myself, I am curious about the backpack you use that only cost $40? It looks functional, the size I'm needing, and the green color is a pleasant bonus. Any details regarding the make and model you could provide would be appreciated. Cheers!
Howdy! The pack I’ve been using is an off brand. I found it on Amazon. Truth be told, I was very skeptical when I ordered it but for $39.99 I thought it would be well worth checking out. It’s a Diamond Candy 40L waterproof pack. I’ve been amazingly happy with it. This season I’m going to take advantage of some of the big sales happening and keep scouring the used listings to get something a little smaller for day hikes. I’m also considering venturing into a little bit lighter 40L pack for some multi day adventures I’ve got planned for this season. Rest assured, whatever I buy will be on sale 😉
