ZPacks carbon fibre staff

I dig it. If I was rolling with a larger Mid I could see using this instead of lashing two poles together. I also like using a single walking stick rather than two trekking poles.

I'd love to own one for no other reason than that this would open up the opportunity to block hikers from crossing bridges while yelling "You.. Shall.. Not.. PASS!"

Dang it Ian! You stole my line!

Good one ;)

Nice idea. The mechanism for holding the sections together is a little unpolished. If they could come up something other than string under a rubber cap I would give it a shot.

Ryan

The non-stretch string in the groove is the most genius part! It's the lightest, simplest system I can think of. Another winner from Joe Valesko IMO.

Anyone with some long term feedback on this?… I have been in the habit lately of hiking with just one trekking pole and like the idea of a more robust/ durable single staff.

Curious about the durability of the joints and any feedback on the new titanium bottom cap.

Also … any comments on the adaptability to multiple lengths for different shelter heights. I know Zpacks lists many different possible heights .. but curious about the ease of use in this regard.

http://www.williswall.com/willis-wall-blog/2015/6/28/zpacks-carbon-fiber-staff-review.html

https://hikelighter.com/2015/02/20/zpacks-carbon-fiber-staff/

Thanks Ken! I’ve been through those articles … both are approaching 2 years old now and was wondering if there was anything newer … that might be all that is out there though!

I wonder if you could use one of the larger diameter Ruta Locura carbon fiber tent pool as a hiking staff. Stow the segment with the adjuster, add some sort of “foot”, and wrap one section with athletic tape for grip.

The advantage would be greater flexibility when it does come time to pitch your shelter, in terms of maximum height and range of adjustability.

Yes Jim … I actually recall seeing a recent thread on here in which someone refers to a Ruta Locura Adjustable Staff  … I think they are referring most likely to a larger diameter tent pole that he sells. The idea of the greater flexibiity appealed to me, but wasn’t sure if the end cap on the Ruta Locura is durable enough.

I had Josh at RL make a custom staff for multiuse as a tent pole and tenkara rod handle.

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Derrick

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Note this staff is bomber.  Been using now for a few years with no issues..

Looks awesome Derrick, thanks for sharing.

I ordered the Zpacks staff last week, It has the new removable tubular webbing grip. … I removed it, didn’t like how it slid around … and the grip alone was nearly an ounce (~25g). Also now they have a titanium cap at the foot end. ZPacks says it is 1/4″ thick and “Will never wear out”

I am happy that it can be adjusted to a few lengths. Final weight 214g (7.54oz)

Nice idea. The mechanism for holding the sections together is a little unpolished. If they could come up something other than string under a rubber cap I would give it a shot.

It’s not fancy but it’s genius. Any other mechanism would be heavier and far more complicated.