Thanks guys. Some good info there. I don't currently need to strap my poles together, but good to know for if I ever do. I actually love my fizen poles so they definitely will not become landfill
and I will definitely consider a clip lock conversion if the twist locks fail. I am most likely to continue to use them for day hikes and if not hand them down to my boys. Being young and strong, they don't really need poles, but I am sure they would be very happy with a pole each if only to check for snakes, look cool or more likely use as weapons
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My only really justifiable reason for considering an alternative, is I now need to also use them to support my new tent. So, I would like something that is easier to quickly adjust, less likely to collapse and won't get stuck. I am happy to hear you haven't had any issues with BD poles NNW. I almost lost my poles when I left them on the bonnet of my car and only remembered 1/3 of the way into a 15km hike. Fortunately they were not only there when I returned, but I also noticed them before moving the car
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I confess, I like the idea of having a cork grip and more padded strap for greater comfort when multiday hiking. The comments and reviews for the ACCs all sound good. I have some helinox items and have been very happy with them, so the DL145 sound like the would be a good option. However, for my particular requirements, I think the ACCs will be the better fit. Thanks for the website info coimon. You can look at items in AUD which not only lets you know what the actual cost will be, but also avoids currency conversion fees. Ordering from the UK looks like it could shave off as much as $70, so is probably the best way to go
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