EP 146 Trekking Pole Review 2023 – Argali Guide X vs. Black Diamond Alpine Ergo Cork

After many requests, I figured it was time for a trekking pole head-to-head review. In this video, I compared the Argali Guide X against the Black Diamond Alpine Ero Cork. Both of these poles have some great features but they also have some stark differences worth discussing. Let me know in the comments section below which poles you’d like to see next.

0:00 – Intro

4:23 – Pricing

4:58 – Weight

5:10 – Materials

11:00 – Grips

16:00 – Adjustability

17:13 – Vibration

18:58 – Weight Capacity

21:28 – Build Quality

22:03 – Locking Mechanisms

27:11 – Extras

29:40 – Packability

30:51 – Final Results and Thoughts

 

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