Overview
I had never used trekking poles before and didn’t think I needed them, but in preparation for another backcountry archery elk hunt in Colorado, I decided I would give them a shot in the event I had to pack out an elk. Boy, am I glad I had these for this hunt! My hunting partner and I each harvested a bull elk almost two miles up the mountain, and these poles made a massive difference while packing out. These Covacure Trekking Poles take up very little space and add minimal weight to your pack.
Be sure to check out the video review!Key Product Feautres
Covacure Trekking Poles
$29.00The Covacure Trekking Poles collapse to under 14″ and extend to an adjustable length of between 43″ -51″. The locking button and flip-lock joints make for quick extension and collapse. They are made with Aircraft Grade 7075 Aluminum and the total weight (including interchangeable tips and carrying case) is only 24 ounces.
Covacure Trekking Poles – What we liked:
These are a no-brainer to have in your elk pack for under $30 and weighing less than 1.5 pounds. The lightweight design and collapsible feature make them almost negligible in terms of the weight and space they take up. These poles were easy to extend and helped to distribute the weight significantly when going down a mountain with a heavy load on your back.
Who we think will like this product:
Hikers and hunters will both like these poles’ lightweight and compact design. Anyone carrying a heavier pack should consider using these poles. I typically utilize a base camp and bring a lightweight pack while hunting. Since I don’t need to take gear to a spike camp, I only needed these when packing out an animal.
Pro tips:
- I carried these on the outside of my pack in one of my side compartments where I would typically hold my elk bugle and was able to tighten them securely to my pack
- You want to ensure they are strapped in tightly, or they will make noise when hiking
Pros
- Durable and rust-proof lightweight aluminum allows construction
- Under $30 in cost
- Collapsable feature significantly reduces product size and makes these easy to carry
Cons
- It is hard to find any cons for Covacure Trekking Poles as they are pretty straightforward. They held up well, and I was extremely happy with them, but I have only used them on one trip so far
- I have seen other reviews where the internal cable failed under heavy use (multiple trips), but I did not have this issue
Video Reviews
Nick Zinsmeyer
Nick is a lifelong Texan and hunter of native big game, exotic animals, predators, waterfowl, migrator birds, and fur-bearing animals. Nick is an expert in hunting with several legal means, including archery, black powder/muzzleloader rifles, and long-range rifles.
He has hunted in several states across the United States, both on private and public land. He spends most of his time hunting all over Texas, including several years in the storied South Texas Brush Country, Central Texas Hill Country, and West Texas. In addition to hunting across the country, Nick runs wildlife management programs on multiple ranches in Texas, focusing on conservation and quality deer management.
Nick was published in Texas Trophy Hunters magazine in 2020, where he told his story of harvesting a trophy whitetail from a public land drawn hunt, and again in 2022 for a DIY Elk hunt in Arizona where he harvested a 358 net-inch bull.
