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#4 in Hiking Poles

REI Co-op Traverse

Name: REI Co-op Traverse
Brand: REI Co-op
Rating: 8.7 (1 reviews)

REI Co-op

$69.00 – $79.00

Affordable three-section telescoping trekking pole made from 7075 aluminum with dual PowerLock 3 adjustability. Features a cork and EVA foam grip blend, rubber tips, and snow baskets included at 20 oz per pair.

8.7

Excellent

Consensus

Our Analysis

Ranked #4 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.

Score Breakdown

Expert Score

8.5

User Sentiment

8.8

Value Score

8.7

Complaint Risk

9.2

Freshness

8.6

Community

8.5

Availability

9.4

Pros

Excellent value at the price point
PowerLock 3 is reliable and easy to adjust
Snow baskets included for winter use

Cons

Heavier than premium options
Cork blend grip is less comfortable than pure cork

Don't buy this if…

The PowerLock mechanisms can slip if not properly tightened, especially in cold weather when gloves reduce grip strength.

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REI Co-op Traverse

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