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Montem Ultra Strong Trekking Poles Review

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EDITOR'S COMMENT:

Before we get into the features, specs, design, and reviews, I'd like to talk about my experience with these Montem trekking poles. I took them on my trip to Mount Saint Helens. They were very sturdy, and had what I consider the ideal amount of give when traversing rocky terrain. They're got rubber feet that can be interchanged with the base tip made out of carbon steel. The only issue I had was figuring out I had to tighten the locking mechanism before use. Once I figured that out, I was good to go!

Over the course of my journey, they held up exponentially well - much better than Black Diamond. For 1/2 the price of the more expensive poles, I got the same, if not a better experience. They provided the same stability and comfort of those higher end poles. I could tell that they were built to live up to their model name and motto of being ultra strong.

DESIGN:

Whenever you are traveling, regardless of whether it is just for hours or extended days, weeks or months, the size of your poles matter a great deal. Carrying cumbersome items and more so trekking poles with you is quite discouraging. In other words, trekking poles are meant to facilitate your trekking experience and not to hinder it. In addition to these Montem poles being compact enough at just 24-inches in height, they are lightweight enough, weighing 9.6 ounces each, thus making them the sturdy and ultra-light poles for travel.

FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS: 

  • Feature adjustable bolts that allow an adventurer of any height to easily adjust the poles between 24-in and 53-in thus achieving the perfect height they need.
  • Crafted and constructed using aluminum 7075, an airplane construction material thus guaranteeing you strength and durability.
  • Ultra-light trekking poles having a total of 9.2 ounces per pole. Airplane materials are not only durable but light. Since you already have enough to carry on your back, a trekking pole that is too heavy becomes burdensome rather than to help you climb that steep.
  • The trekking poles are accompanied with straps meant to improve the safety of your journey. At last, the worries of dropping your trekking poles have been eliminated.
  • A one year limited warranty is very generous for a trekking pole.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS AND SCORES:

Rare will you get a product that rates 5-star out of 5 after the first 39 reviews. This is a 100% approval rate. At the time of writing this review, all the thirty nine customers to have reviewed the product gave it a five star rating.

The aesthetic appearance of the poles together with the generous one-year warranty is the most attractive features to most customers. Other reasons that attracted customers and made them to love it include the fact that the product has been built using aircraft-grade aluminum thus not only making it durable but very lightweight.

The construction is excellent, design is of high quality and ergonomics have been factored in thus offering the customers not only a smooth handle but also perfect grips.

One customer who has been buying these walking poles for years commends this product for being all round. Unlike other poles which would have many good features and one negative issue, this pole has nothing negative to talk about. Some of the poles he had bought earlier would either be adjustable but lacks sturdiness... or sturdy but fails in adjustability. At least that’s not the case with these Ultra strong Trekking poles.

So far, there is nothing negative that has been said by any of the customers who have bought these trekking poles thus making it very easy to recommend the product.

CONCLUSION:

​If you’re on a fixed budget, these should be your best choice. I cannot fault the magnificent design of these trekking poles. The EVA cork handles and aluminum design make them compete with the $100+ trekking poles and the twist locks are very strong.

The Montem Ultra Strong Trekking Poles have been designed and constructed to last. All you need are poles that are capable of supporting you. Crafted out of airplane construction grade aluminum material, the poles have absolutely all the features sought for in a trekking pole namely; they are sturdy, they are strong thus durable and they are lightweight too. With these walking poles, you will experience the sturdiest and smoothest trekking experience that’s perfect for your gear and backpack.

Montem Ultra Strong Trekking Poles

9.6

Comfort

9.5/10

Weight

9.7/10

Durability

10.0/10

Design

9.2/10

Grip

9.8/10

Pros

  • Built To Last
  • Comfortable Grip
  • Light
  • Cost-Effective
  • Adjustable/Sturdy Straps

Cons

  • Snow disk extra is a bit small
  • No Anti-Shock System
  • Must tighten the lock mechanism before use

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Michael Carter
 

My name is Michael, and I'm here to share my adventures, and my opinions with you. Don't spend a bunch of time and money finding the perfect hiking gear. I can do that for you!

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Ken - June 1, 2017

Thank you for the heads up on these poles. I bought myself a pair as a birthday gift and had the opportunity to use them for a car camping trip to the Rattlesnake Loop Trail, they worked great along with the trails and even in some cave hiking.

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Susan T - May 28, 2017

Looking forward to many miles with them

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    Michael Carter - June 1, 2017

    Thanks, let me know how they work for you!

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Janine - October 1, 2016

Thanks for the suggestion!

I just got my pair of Montem Ultra Strong, and they are great.

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Heidi - August 29, 2016

My Montem trekking poles worked great during my hike in Northern California.

Thanks for the pole suggestion.

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Rick S. - June 20, 2016

These are great hiking poles. I purchased a pair a few weeks ago and recently used them on a trail in Utah. I would definitely recommend these trekking poles to any novice and expert hiker.

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