by Seth Levy
Easton Mountain Products, of tent pole fame, has introduced the Compact AL 5 trekking poles, which combine clasp lock and cord lock technology in one three-section aluminum pole. They also have a sliding length adjustment.
This crazy quilt of patented Rock-Lock locking and adjustment mechanisms produces poles that are not only solid, packable, foldable, and incredibly compact (down to 15 inches), but adjustable for a wide variety of heights.
Compact AL5 Specs
Weight: 1 lb 4 oz (pair)
Alloy: 7075
MSRP: $119.99
Available: February 2013
Shane Hutcheson showed us Easton's Compact AL 5 trekking poles at Outdoor Retailer.
