Koviti Collapsible Trekking and Hiking Poles 2-Pack for Outdoor Adventures

Jen: I flew out to meet a friend for some hiking and didn't want to count on being able to find poles at the destination so I ordered these. I already had 2 sets of Black Diamond hiking / ski poles but they don't collapse down enough to fit into my checked suitcase. I looked at several brands on Amazon, and chose these because (in September 2021) they were the least expensive poles with good reviews that were lightest and smaller than others when collapsed.

They packed small and worked well. My friend who weighs 240 pounds thought they felt a little too flimsy for him, but they were great for me (well under 200 pounds). I have bad knees and rely a lot on my poles for the downhill and these were stable for me. (For reference, one hike had 900 feet of elevation loss in 1.1 miles.) I do walk slow and was not exerting pressure from the side like another reviewer had problems with.

My only complaint is that the wrist strap loosens a little too easily so I had to frequently re-tighten it. I like my wrist strap to be a hammock for my hand, holding it against the pole so my hand doesn't fatigue from gripping the pole tightly. (It's the method recommended by "experts", but not...

United States on Nov 09, 2021

Brian K. Reischl: These are OK hiking poles. They support weight, the straps are all right. The thumbscrew adjustable tension on the lever locks is a nice touch, as that can be a problem in the field. They also fold up small enough to fit in a medium sized suitcase, which is what I really needed since you can't carry hiking poles on to an airplane. If you don't need that level of collapsibility, or you can give up the adjustable height, there are better options out there IMO.

I took off a couple stars because one of the two poles arrived broken. The sleeve with the pop-out button doesn't remain snug to the pole, it just flops down. It seems like maybe the tensioner spring is broken or something like that. So the pole still works, but every time you pick it up it extends a few inches, and then collapses back when you weight it, which is annoying.

United States on Nov 03, 2021

AlfredAlfred: Gleich im ersten Wanderurlaub verbog sich einer der Stöcke. Wahrscheinlich darf man bei dem Preis keine höhere Qualität erwarten. Ich jedenfalls werde diese nicht wieder kaufen.

Germany on Aug 29, 2021

Lorraine: These collapsible trekking poles are great for hiking if you can figure out how to assemble and collapse them. They are impossible. I bought these so they would fit into a suitcase for an out-of-state hiking trip. Used them once, and they worked great, but could not reassemble them to use a second time. Now, after reading the "ELIGIBLE TO RETURN" policy, I see that the return policy was 30 days and I am tough out of luck. Do not buy these. There are better collapsible poles on the market.

To give this company credit, after they saw my negative review they reached out to me and offered a replacement or a full refund. I opted for the refund and appreciate their response. They stand by their product, which is admirable. The poles were effective for hiking.....it was a huge inconvenience and problem to assemble and disassemble them.

United States on Aug 01, 2021

LP: I really want to love these poles because they have many great qualities, however, my biggest issue is that they do not retract small enough for someone 5'1". The smallest size they go to is 43 inches, where I need about 41 inches. This doesn't sound like a big difference, but it really is when you're hiking up a steep mountain for several miles and you can't make the poles go down any shorter than "too big." Aside from keeping that in mind if you're on the shorter side, the grips are so comfortable on the hands. The retractable poles are easy to put together and take back apart. They feel lightweight and sturdy. If they weren't too big, I would have definitely kept them.

United States on May 19, 2021

Lee S.: These poles are definitely 5 star: well-made, sturdy, easy to assemble and break down and -- unlike other collapsible poles -- are only 13" when collapsed so can fit in a small backpack, which is why I got them. BUT, the printed instructions were on a small piece of paper, much too tiny to read! A magnifying glass didn't help; had to enlarge them 200% on a photocopier to solve the problem. If you can enlarge the instructions, you'll be pleased with the product.

Canada on Mar 03, 2021

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Germany on Dec 31, 2020

Stephen Van Bruwaene: These were to be a christmas gift for my son. He's on the autism spectrum, and has sensory issues. I looked closely at lots of poles for hand grips he be able to touch. Picture for this made it look like a smooth glossy surface -- one that he could touch! Instead, I received poles with grips that were quite rough. A surface he's not able to touch. So returning them. Didn't try out the poles, so can't comment on the rest of the pole.

Canada on Dec 28, 2020

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Germany on Oct 30, 2020

Bethany Graham: These were a last minute purchase when our original Amazon order didn't arrive in time for a hiking trip. I honestly selected these because the neutral color worked and they could get to me in time to take to the national parks we were visiting. In the meantime, I could not cancel my previous order because Amazon stated they were close to shipping. Needless to say, the originals arrived while we were gone. Because we loved hiking and plan to go again, I was going to keep the set that arrived late as well. We had never used poles before and weren't sure if we actually would (but we did!), so we only purchased one set originally. However, after six of us sharing and using them on a three week vacation, we know we could use another set. My husband wanted to compare the two and thought the Koviti poles were far superior to my original purchase anyway so we returned those.

United States on Oct 23, 2020