Macpac A3 Alu Hiking Poles

Owner:             Thomas
Used since:       2013
Tested by:        Thomas
Review by:       Thomas
Primary Use:    Hiking 

Review:
This is my second pair of these walking sticks from Macpac and I have used them frequently on multi-day hikes or walks where there is a lot of steep ascending and descending required. While there are lighter models on the market, some out of Aluminium, some out of Carbon, I prefer these as they are still light enough yet strong and durable. I mainly bought them for their attractive prices (below 90AUD for the pair), hence I picked up a second pair recently although my first pair still works fine.

Pros:
- Strong and durable
- Easy adjustable

Cons:
- Weight - while fine for some, others may prefer lighter poles (that comes however with a higher price tag)
- Lost one of the plastic pole ends after a few times using the pole, so the mechanism for how the ends are attached to the main pole could be improved.

Comment:
For someone who doesn't want to spend a fortune on a simple hiking pole, this is a good product.

Manufacturer Website:
http://www.macpac.com.au/equipment/accessories/walking-poles/aluminium-trekking-poles.html