Trekking pole recommendations

"Any other lightweight poles as good which are not likely to break eventually?"

You should at least take a careful look at Locus Gear's CP3's before you make a final decision. They are 3 piece poles that are much beefier than LT4's and have the added advantage of using external "flip lock" locking mechanisms, which are not prone to slip when wet and last much longer than the expander plug designs. ~10.5 oz. per pair. I have found them to be bomber in the field in all sorts of terrain. Their one
weakness, IME, is a tendency to get hung up on brush when bushwhacking, but it is a minor irritation in the big picture.

I love my lekis. I have the cork aergon grip of the red speed lock three piece. Can't remember their name.

I love them because of the grip. I think about getting lighter carbon ones but I love mine so I don't want to make them feel like I left them for a younger, lighter pair.

I have a pair of Ti Goat 2 piece sticks that have well over 1000 mi on them. I use them for walking when needed, water crossings and tent erection. Never had a problem aside from the expansion bolt tightening up and having to tear the whole thing apart to change lengths. Have cleaned the interior and have had no problems since. Would recommend easily.

Tom Kirchner, did you replace the grips on your CP3's?

"Tom Kirchner, did you replace the grips on your CP3's?"

No. I used LT4's for several years before changing over to the CP3's, so I'm familiar with both grips. After using the CP3's a few times I concluded that it was a non issue blown all out of proportion by gram weenies, and just not worth the hassle to save 1/2 oz. or whatever it was. I palm the grips when using poles, and have found the CP3 grips to work about as well as those on the LT4's. YMMV, of course, but that has been my experience.

+1 on the CP3 poles. I love mine.
But…
A lot of people are put off by the sound of a 'rattle'.
Do a BPL search on CP3 and read about possible 'fixes' for the 'rattle'.
The rattle is caused by a vibration that runs up the poles when they tap against a rock or something hard. The vibration causes the inside sections to slap against the inside of the outside sections.

Personaly, the solution for me was exchanging the carbon fiber bottom sections of my CP3s for the aluminum bottom sections of my Leki poles. The aluminum being stiffer eliminates the worst of the vibration and most, but not all, of the 'rattle'.

Some people are not bothered by the 'rattle'.
Some people find the rattle unacceptable and sell their poles right away.
Some people say they do not notice the rattle, but they may have bought CP3s before the change with caused the rattle.

Billy

another vote for Locus gear CP3, mine don't rattle.

The Locus Gear CP3 Poles are great.

I almost hate to say it but the Cascade Mountain Tech poles are very similar in design to the CP3 poles, although a little beefier and heavier, but for the price it would almost be wrong to not try them.

I have hiked all year with one or the other (I own both) this year and have had zero issues with either of them.

Yes if you don't want to spend a lot of money the Cascade tech poles are great for $30

Regardless of the brand, go for the flip locks!

Both the Locus Gear CP3s and the Cascade Tech poles are flick lock

+1 on the CP3 pole

Do you need your poles to be adjustable, or just collapsible? I recently got a set of Locus Gear CP3's, which I love – but then I was gifted a set of Black Diamond ultra distance Z-poles, and I've found myself leaning towards the Z-poles. They weigh basically the same but have better straps, and I don't adjust my poles much. Both sets of poles seem very sturdy. The CP3s are much, much cheaper.

Thanks for all the great info everyone. I do need adjustable length poles to support my shelter.