What Are the Benefits of Trekking Poles in 3K Carbon Fiber?

 Trekking poles provide many benefits to hikers, alleviating stress on knees and joints and helping to offset a heavy load. Trekking poles are available in various materials such as aluminum, carbon fiber and 3K carbon fiber. You may have heard about 3K carbon fiber trekking poles and wonder what all the buzz is about and if they would be a good choice for you.

It helps to understand what 3K carbon fiber means and how these types of trekking poles are made to understand the benefits they provide. The most significant benefit is the undeniable durability in a lightweight material. Carbon fiber is known for durability and strength, measured in ‘filaments per tow’, which means that 6K carbon fiber has 6,000 filaments per tow, 12K carbon fiber has 12,000 filaments per tow and so on. Thus, 3K carbon fiber is made with 3,000 filaments per tow.

3K carbon fiber is a popular choice that provides both added strength and durability and it won’t slow you down because of its light weight. Carbon fiber is often weaved unidirectionally, meaning the weaves used to manufacture carbon fiber products are arranged in one direction only. 3K carbon fiber, on the other hand, provides added durability because it is weaved both horizontally and vertically which provides increased strength along with malleability. This allows 3K carbon fiber trekking poles to absorb more force from all directions over other types of hiking poles without bending or snapping. 

Cascade Mountain Tech offers a wide selection of hiking trekking poles, with something for everyone in all sizes and materials.  Our knowledgeable staff will help to answer any questions you have in finding the right type of trekking poll for you and making sure you know how to use it properly. We offer quality gear built to last such as:

• Hiking trekking poles

• Camping chairs, packable and lightweight

• Rotomolded super coolers, that keep ice for up to 10 days

• Camp bedding including sleeping pads and mummy sleeping bags

At Cascade Mountain Tech we believe that outdoor adventure should be accessible to everyone. We provide quality outdoor camping and hiking gear with a knowledgeable staff dedicated to exceptional customer service. Contact us with any questions and to learn more about our 3K carbon fiber trekking poles.