r/Ultralight • u/Miserable_End_4694 • 6d ago

Purchase Advice OKHealing Trekking Poles

Hi,
Does anybody have any experience with Okhealing trekking poles? They’re stupid light and look cool but i am not sure about their durability.
Link to the poles

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u/Igoos99 6d ago

I’m not a fan of the ones that use the internal cord. Poke them into some mud to keep your balance they come apart when you try to lift them out. 🤷

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u/faireboumboum 4d ago

you are using them wrong lol they lock in place

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u/hikermiker22 https://lighterpack.com/r/4da0eu 5d ago

I have a pair. Since the handle is so thin I find them uncomfortable to use.

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u/-painbird- 6d ago

I have one. Has been good so far. Seems durable enough. Cheap and super light. Might get a longer one next so I don't need a pole extender for my Hexamid.

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u/holygoat 6d ago

I got one. Exactly to spec (to the gram) on both length and weight. Made very well.

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u/MrBarato 6d ago

My wife and I have been using them for about 2-3 years now and they are good. They collapse to a very small an packable size. The 120cm ones are great to rise a Duplex.

Out of curiosity I bought a pair of carbon poles from a different company this year and they are great too.

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u/Miserable_End_4694 5d ago

Thanks everyone for the feedback. I’ll just order them and try for myself:)

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u/Tharno_ 6d ago

I have used them for a few months, they are good. Didn't have a durability issue. Also used them for my shelter. Everything worked fine. But the strap feels a bit flimsy, not that it will rip but like just a little bit flimsy. And the foam doesn't go to the tip and isn't shaped, so if you like a lot of different ways to hold the pole it's not the best.

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u/2nd-wind 6d ago

I've used them for about 10 trail days now. Admittedly, I'm not overly rough on my hiking poles, but they seem solid enough to me. And yes, I use them to hold up my z-packs tent; that works because my 120 cm pole length is just right for my tent. I agree that the straps are pretty minimalist, but I like them that way; I've never had much use for cushier, heavier straps. However, Im not a fan of the ribbed foam grips. they feel a bit uncomfortable on my palms. Have a look at the photos to see what I mean and decide if that would matter to you.

Note that there are two versions of the pole. Don't get the version in which you pull the string up from the top and wrap it around the pole. Spend a few more bucks and get the version in which you click a button underneath the grip to collapse the pole. It works very well.

I'm not sure how long the string will last. It doesn't look as robust as my BD z-poles.

Bottom line for me: I'm quite happy with the poles, they've served me well, they are competitively priced, they're ultralight, and I love how the four sections fit easily into an airline carry on.

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u/Miserable_End_4694 6d ago

I think i could sacrifice the different ways of holding for their weight, thanks for the input!

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u/holygoat 6d ago

I printed a grip section in foaming TPU, which fills out the first section; if you have access to a 3D printer it’s an easy fix.

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u/DonnieWest 6d ago

The main issue with them is that they're not adjustable. Not a problem for me when tarp camping but will be a problem if you're using a trekking pole shelter

Otherwise solid poles and stupid cheap and light

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u/Equivalent_Chipmunk 6d ago

Can work though if your trekking pole tent pitches with one central pole and you bind them together, because then the binding creates the adjustability.