[A self-paying review without any consideration] DURSTON Iceline Trekking Poles: A groundbreaking design that was unlikely to exist. Ultra-lightweight, strong and difficult to break, making it a state-of-the-art trekking pole that is extremely secure
written by Yosuke.C
Trekking poles not only reduce the strain on your legs and hips when walking, but also provide even more propulsion when climbing, increasing the pace and stabilizing the pace on the descent, providing support for hikers and runners in smooth and safe behavior.
Of course, the trekking pole is a gear I've been holding in my hand for a long time so it's better to have a lighter one, but I weigh 80kg, which is bigger than average. If you put the load on your back with about 10kg of equipment, it's not surprising that you might get a quick break if you stagger and slam it quickly with the ultra-lightweight model that is below 300 grams per set currently on the market (although it's usually fine).
It's strong yet light. Iceline Trekking Poles from DURSTON, a rising outdoor brand from Canada, is a trekking pole with such a wonderful feature that will make you feel like you're in your throat. We will review what I felt after using this versatile trekking pole in the world's lightest class, highly strong and durable, and has length adjustment functions.
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Main features of DURSTON Iceline Trekking Poles
The Durston Iceline Trekking Poles is a lightweight, stronger, more reliable 3-piece (section) trekking pole with adjustable length, allowing for extremely high weight efficiency thanks to its innovative construction. It uses a lightweight, highly durable, highly elastic carbon pole, and by making the diameter of the lower pole thicker, it increases strength and durability, while also providing a newly designed design that eliminates waste, including the "Quick Connect Mechanism" that allows you to connect and separate the pole with one touch, achieving the world's lightest weight class as a pole with length adjustment function. The storage size is also compact, allowing it to be shorter than the conventional three-section pole. Each piece weighs 145g, with a strap. This trekking pole features EVA foam grips designed for lightness and ease of grip, and has endless possibilities for a wide range of activities, from ultra-light style hiking to fast packing for speed, to authentic trekking for a few weeks.
Recommended points
- Surprisingly lightweight
- Strength that allows you to put your weight safely even if you are burdened
- Moderate shock absorption when thrusts
- Flick lock type that allows easy length adjustment
- Storage size that does not stick out from the backpack
Points that interest me
- No stone cover or snow basket included (you will need to procure something that suits you).
- A maximum of 127cm cannot be used with a large one pole shelter.
- To purchase, you will need to import it yourself from the official e-commerce website of your home country.
Main Specifications and ratings
| item | DURSTON Iceline Trekking Poles |
|---|---|
| weight |
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| Number of pole connections | 3 pieces |
| How to connect | Quick Connect (separate type), flick lock |
| Material |
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| Adjustable size width | 95cm-127cm |
| Storage size | Φ5cm x 50cm (actual measurement) |
| Pole diameter | Top 18mm/Medium 16mm/Bottom 16mm |
| accessories | Storage bag |
| Outdoor Gearzine Review | |
| Comfort | ★★★★★ |
| weight | ★★★★★ |
| Fixed/adjusted | ★★★★☆ |
| Storageability | ★★★★★ |
| Versatility | ★★★☆☆ |
| Suitable activities | All activities that require lightness and mobility, such as hiking, mountain climbing, running, and trail running |
Impressions used
Lightweight yet strong enough to put your weight on safely
The Iceline Trekking Poles weighs 145g per piece (without straps, 268g for two ) .
Although this is not the lightest when you include poles that do not have adjustment functions and trail running poles that do not require carrying luggage, according to the manufacturer, it is the lightest in the world (as of March 2025) as length adjustment 3-piece structure .
What's surprising is the strength that allows you to safely put your weight on your back, despite it being so light. KOMPERDELL , an Australian pole manufacturer that has been manufacturing poles for over 100 years , and will support you without flexing even when you put your weight on it. And even when you thrust, it hits the trail firmly, and there is no recoil from the impact that comes with it.
To combine lightweight and sturdy, Iceline Trekking Poles uses large diameter carbon poles. The top is 18mm thick (14-16mm for competitive poles), and the center and bottom are 16mm (compared to 12-14mm), which balances lightness and sturdy. It is generally said that high elastic carbon has the disadvantage of being low in strength, but by using a pole with a larger diameter, strength can be ensured.
The grip is made of EVA foam, which is neither too hard nor too soft, and has a diameter of about 3cm (actually measured), making it easy to apply weight when gripped, allowing you to apply force firmly when you grip it.
Iceline Trekking Poles has an optional option to select whether or not there is a strap. The straps can be adjusted to fit, making them useful when running trails or fast packing, or when you want to push the trail firmly. However, there are differences between whether or not a strap is required for hiking. Straps are sometimes used to prevent them from falling, and because they are strapped, they can be dangerous if you fall. That point is not wrong.
Both answers are correct whether to use a strap or not, so you should adjust according to your purpose and preference, but the weight difference between the presence or absence of a strap is only 4.5g. I don't usually use straps much, but I didn't feel like the lightweight mesh strap was in the way even when I used it.
Mesh type strap. Weight is only 4.5g
The length is 95-127cm and can be adjusted in a stepless flick lock type
The flick lock type hardware, which can be adjusted steplessly from 95cm to 127cm at maximum, can easily adjust the length, and without the stress of adjusting, you can actively adjust the length when climbing or descending.
Adjustable from 95 to 127cm. It is easy to use because it has scales in 5cm increments
There are generally two types of trekking poles that can be adjusted in length: screw lock type and flick lock type.
The screw lock type is simple and lightweight because it does not come with unnecessary hardware, but it takes time to adjust as you need to turn the poles and lock them around. Another disadvantage is that if the body is too loose, it can shrink when you put your weight on it, so it is necessary to apply force to fix it.
On the other hand, the flick lock type used in Iceline Trekking Poles Another advantage is that the metal fittings are visible, making it easy to maintain.
Easy to adjust the length in one place
The adjuster is a flick lock type and a single adjuster. The strength is also ensured by using aluminum for the parts.
Many telescopic trekking poles have two length adjusters, but Iceline Trekking Poles have been made easy to adjust by using one adjuster, and the number of fixtures has been reduced in weight.
The connection at the bottom of the pole uses a "quick connect mechanism" that allows connection and disconnection with just one touch. I was using this type of pole for the first time, and I was a little worried about the stability and strength, but I didn't have to worry about it. There was no wobble or any impact on the strength, and there were no problems in several field tests.
Quick Connect is a quick connection that can be connected simply by plugging in
One thing that caught my eye was the length that can be extended to the maximum. It extends to 127cm, so it is unlikely to be a problem when walking, but when using it as a tent pole in a one-pole tent, the pole length may be insufficient, so hikers using tents that are over 125cm tall should be careful.
Storage size that does not stick out from the backpack
Compared to other trekking poles, the storage size is shorter
The three-section telescopic trekking poles are longer when stored than the folding type, and may stick out from the backpack, but Iceline Trekking Poles are divided into two parts when stored, making them shorter than typical telescopic trekking poles.
When stored in the side pocket, it does not stick out from the backpack, so even if you attach a sleeping mat to the top, it will not interfere with the product.
The shorter storage size means that it will not stick out from the backpack when stored in the side pocket of the backpack, preventing the trekking pole from hooking it onto the tree above your head.
The Iceline Trekking Poles come with a lightweight Dyneema® storage bag. If you attach the trekking pole to the outside of your backpack with a bare bare state, the straps will likely get caught on trees and branches, and you need to be careful, but having a storage bag will save you from worrying about it.
A dedicated storage bag. Weight is only 5g
Stone cover and snow basket are not included
In mountainous areas in Japan, stone covers are recommended for the purpose of protecting vegetation and reducing damage to mountain trails, such as wooden paths, and although they are generally included with any trekking pole, Iceline Trekking Poles do not come with a stone cover. (Snow baskets too) for this reason you will need to prepare your own if necessary.
Stone covers and baskets must be prepared according to the situation.
In North America and Europe, it is recommended that these parts be used to use accessories from Compardel, the manufacturer that actually produces them, but unfortunately there is a problem in Japan that there is no retailer for Compardel (it used to be, but unfortunately it appears that they have now withdrawn). For this reason, it is difficult to obtain accessories such as stone covers and baskets in Japan, and you will have no choice but to search for parts of the same size from other manufacturers.
First, regarding the stone cover, the Iceline Trekking Poles is about 8mm, which is slightly smaller in diameter than a typical trekking pole, which cannot be used as a substitute for other models I own. So I looked for a product for poles with an 8mm tip, and found that Shinano had a "replacement tip rubber" with an inner diameter of 8mm, so I used that as a substitute.
On the other hand, when I looked for snow baskets online, I found a site that sold 5cm snow baskets, a genuine Compardel snow baskets in one place. I tried purchasing it and managed to install it, so I was able to use it. However, although the size should not be a problem, it actually took quite a lot of effort to install it.
However, when it comes to hiking during the snowless season, baskets are not essential, and it's actually more stressful that sometimes you get stuck between rocks and tree roots and can't get past them, causing your rhythm to get out of place, so I'm not going to force you to use this one.
Summary: Iceline Trekking Poles is a trekking pole that is lightweight, sturdy, functional and compact.
There are countless trekking poles in the market, and the materials vary depending on the purpose, but if you compare them roughly, the average value is a trekking pole about 250g each. It is lightweight at around 200g. It is also the lightest class at around 150g. The DURSTON Iceline Trekking Pole is an ultra-lightweight trekking pole at 145g, not only is it light, but also highly strong, and practical, making it a trekking pole that we can confidently recommend not only to fast packing and UL-oriented hikers, but also to runners who want to put their weight on and push trails.
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Yosuke C
People who act with just one backpack with the motto of "as light as possible" so that they don't get inconvenient.
From spring to autumn, I chase after char deep in the mountains and go fishing in the mountain stream. We walked the mountains in search of spectacular views that cannot be seen from the ground. Camping to be healed by the bonfire. Snowboarding is a floating mountain with a mountain of silver.
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