M Komperdell Carbon Duolock/REI Peak UL Trekking Poles INITIAL REVIEW

by Alan Dixon

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Article Summary:

In the last month, my wife and I had a chance to field-test the new Komperdell Carbon Duolock trekking poles on a trip to Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego. (These poles are sold under the REI brand as Peak UL Trekking and Peak UL Compact Trekking.) I used the two-section Komperdell Carbon Tour Duolock poles and my wife the three-section Komperdell C3 Duolock Women's poles. These sectional poles are carbon fiber with single pole weights under 6 ounces (170 g). Needless to say, they have generated a lot of interest!

ARTICLE OUTLINE

  • Overview
  • In Brief
  • Specifications: Type, Shaft, Tips, Grips, Weight, Length, Model Year, MSRP
  • Usable Features and Ease of Use
    • Table: Usability with Shelters
  • Weight/Swing Weight
  • Lateral Stiffness/Stability
  • Trail Vibration
  • Durability
  • Value
  • Recommendations For Improvement

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