[A self-paying review without any consideration] Although it is the lightest class in under 150g, it can grow to 135cm. "EVERNEW Johnnie Hiker" trekking pole is a recommended item for all UL-oriented hikers
written by Yosuke.C
The "trekking pole" is a rather plain equipment, but it plays an important role in walking the mountains comfortably.
Using two trekking poles, walking like a four-legged walk can not only reduce the load on your lower body, but also prevent it from falling when crossing unstable scaffolding or streams, increasing stability. When climbing, you can use the power of your upper body through the stock and use the propulsion to move forward, or you can walk lightly by using the trekking poles to lift your body up. You can also use it to switch between trekking poles to keep your balance and relaxed hiking.
Trekking poles are heavy items that support walking in a variety of situations.
These days, the role of trekking poles is not limited to "walk support." By using it as a support pole for a frameless tent, the equipment can be reduced in weight, so many UL hikers actively use trekking poles and enjoy mountain hiking using lightweight shelters and tents.
We roughly looked into the weight of about 50 types of trekking poles, and when each pole weighs around 250g, it can be said to be a lighter weight if it weighs under 200g, but this time we'll introduce you to Johnnie Hiker (There are only a few trekking poles that cost less than 150g)
Trekking poles are sometimes used in situations where you support your body, and "What's the strength of being too light?"
Before I bought it, I had a question that was almost uncertain, but when I actually tried it, it was disappointing. The "ultra" lightweight trekking pole " Johnnie Hiker " is a super-competent item that not only reduces the weight of the equipment, but also allows even people with low muscle strength to use the arms to the minimum.
table of contents
- Main features of EVERNEW Johnnie Hiker
- Detailed review
- Lightweight to less than 150g
- Made of CFRP, it is sturdy and safe to wear even when putting on weight.
- Easy to grip grip shape
- You can choose to attach a strap or choose an option
- Stepless adjustment from 600 to 1350mm
- It can be extended up to 1350mm, so it can be used as a shelter pole
- I thought it was a pattern, but the design contains a message
- Summary: The lightest class trekking poles are perfect for hiking, with no problems with strength!
Main features of EVERNEW Johnnie Hiker
Johnnie Hiker is the ultimate simple carbon trekking pole released in 2024 by Evernew, a well-established Japanese outdoor manufacturer that has been in business for 100 years. The CFRP (carbon fiber composite material) used in the material is lightweight, with a specific gravity of about 2/3 that of aluminum, and is about 10 times stronger than iron, achieving both lightness and durability at a high level.
The Johnnie Hiker is designed to be as simple as possible, and is a retractable type and the fastening method is screw lock. It can be extended up to 135cm in length as it can accommodate frameless tents used by many UL hikers.
This trekking pole can be adjusted steplessly from 60cm to 135cm, making it a trekking pole that can be used by anyone, regardless of height or body type.
Favorite points
- Lightweight to less than 150g
- Made of CFRP, it is sturdy enough to put weight on, giving you peace of mind
- Easy to grip grip shape
- You can choose to attach a strap
- Stepless adjustment from 600 to 1350mm
- It can be extended up to 1350mm, so it can be used as a shelter pole
- I thought it was a pattern, but the design contains a message
Interesting points
- There is no marking to tell the length, so it's very insensible
- Screw lock type that takes more time to fix than flip lock type
- It would be nice to have a snow basket option.
Main Specifications and ratings
| Item name | Johnnie Hiker |
|---|---|
| weight | 145g |
| How to connect | Telescopic |
| rock | Screw lock |
| Size (cm) | 600mm to 1,350mm |
| Storage size (cm) | 600mm |
| Shaft material | CFRP |
| accessories | ・Stone protector ・Basket |
| Outdoor Gearzine Review | |
| Comfort | ★★★☆☆ |
| weight | ★★★★★ |
| Fixed/adjusted | ★★★☆☆ |
| Storageability | ★★★★★ |
| Durability | ★★★☆☆ |
| Cost Performance | ★★★★☆ |
Detailed review
Lightweight to less than 150g
The biggest feature of Johnnie Hiker is its "lightness."
As mentioned at the beginning, a typical trekking pole weighs around 250g. There are only a few trekking poles below 150g. The Johnnie Hiker is the lightest trekking pole.
Assuming that a typical trekking pole is 250g, the Johnnie Hiker can be made about 100g lighter per piece (200g for two), so the weight of the equipment will be large. For UL-oriented hikers, it's probably too heavy to ignore when they hear the 200g.
Why I felt that lighter trekking poles would be better
Using trekking poles reduces the burden on the lower body and reduces the impact, but in other words, it distributes the burden on the upper body.
Long-term use puts strain on your upper body (especially your arms). (Have you ever experienced a mountain climb where walking is your main focus and your arms get sore after a few days?)
Both are true to lighten your equipment to reduce the burden on your body, and to acquire the strength and strength to carry heavy equipment on your back for long periods of time.
In my case, I would like to walk with lighter equipment and less strain on my body.
I've used trekking poles of about 250g each without much doubt, but after using Johnnie Hiker I realized how grateful it was to minimize the strain on the upper body and relieve the impact on the lower body (I was so moved that I could see that even after long periods of action, I could see that the upper body fatigue was so low that it was visible).
The less strain on the body, the more room you can relax, and even during the harsh climb, if the scenery is good, you can point the camera and turn the shutter.
As long as you use trekking poles, the burden on your arm will not be zero. Minimum muscle strength is required, but the lighter the pole itself, the lighter the burden will be less.
Made of CFRP, it is sturdy and safe to wear even when putting on weight.
UL Gear is a case where being lightweight is at the expense of something. It is not uncommon for things to be made cheaply, and for making the dough as thin as possible to make it as thin as possible, it is lighter in exchange for strength and durability.
Before I used Johnnie Hiker, I was concerned about the strength aspect. Trekking poles sometimes support the body and put weight on them to lift them up, so it is essential to have high strength. While it is attractively weighing less than 150g, I was worried that the strength would be fine, but when I actually used it, I had almost no worries.
I tried putting all the weight on the trekking poles, but I wasn't particularly worried.
I don't know because I haven't tested it on strong impacts from the side or climbing with a large load on my back, but at least it can be used with the same feeling as the trekking pole I've used up until now.
Easy to grip grip shape
The grip material is not listed in the catalog or official website, so it is not known for the exact material, but it uses a high-rebound sponge, making it non-slip and easy to grip. The thickness is also exquisite, and I am proud to say that my hands are big, but the grips are not too thin or too thick. It was just right.
The grip has unevenness, so even when you grip it with little force, you can apply a load to the pole firmly.
The grooves are cut so it is not slippery even when I sweat, and I didn't feel any discomfort even after long periods of use.
You can choose to attach a strap or choose an option
Trekking poles usually come with straps. The straps are used to prevent them from falling and use double stock to use propulsion to move. The Johnnie Hiker can be installed as an option (sold separately), so you can install it if necessary.
When I climb or hike, I usually use one pole to balance the pole by switching between the left and right sides, and it was a great feature that there is no strap and it is an option.
I also want snow basket options
The basket included when purchased is a little smaller for use in snowy mountains. As someone who climbs snowy mountains, I would also like a large snow basket as an option so that it can be used well even in deep snow.
Stepless adjustment from 600 to 1350mm
The Johnnie Hiker can be adjusted freely from 60 to 135cm. It can be used by people of any height or physique.
There is no need to adjust the length for walking on a flat road, but on mountain paths there are fewer flat areas. When the rocks are large when climbing or descending, and there are many scenes where you take a step large, or by changing the length to suit the scene where you go down at regular intervals such as stairs, you can provide more effective walking support.
Lightweight trekking poles have poles that cannot be changed in length. This is specialized for lightness by removing the adjustable length function, but Johnnie Hiker is a pole that achieves lightness without compromising the convenience of trekking poles.
It's insensible because there are no marks that tell the length
I was concerned about it, and it took me a while to get used to it, but there were no marks to tell the length.
All of the trekking poles I've used up to now have scales so that they can be seen at a glance, so I decided on the standard length of ◯cm when climbing and ◯cm when descending, but since Johnnie Hiker doesn't have a scale, it's intuitive to decide the length.
Compared to when the length was obvious with the scale, it becomes a little more difficult until you get used to deciding the length intuitively.
As I got used to it, I could tell the perfect length by feeling, so I no longer notice the lack of scales.
Screw lock type that takes more time to fix than flip lock type
The Johnnie Hiker is a screw lock type and locks the pole by rotating it around it, but if it is not firmly fixed, it will shrink when you put your weight on it.
It can be stressful for users of flip-lock trekking poles that can be fixed and unlocked with just one touch.
To be honest, I also find it stressful to fix the screw lock.
It's a trekking pole that is lighter to 148.5g in actual measurements, so it's hard to complain, but the practicality of length adjustments is probably the best for flick lock trekking poles.
The trekking pole for Locus Gear CP3 is a trekking pole that I had no idea whether to choose between Johnnie Hiker until the end. Although the Cp3 weighs 155g, it is slightly heavier than the Johnnie Hiker, the Cp3 is flip-locked, so it is easy to adjust the length and highly practical.
So why did I use Johnnie Hiker? It's the dimensions when stored. The final deciding factor was that the Locus Gear Cp3 was 65cm and Johnnie Hiker 60cm, so it was short when stored.
If you think weight or practicality doesn't matter, please listen to it a little more.
I'm over 180cm tall and often hit my head on trees on mountain trails. When attaching a trekking pole to your backpack, you frequently hook the protruding part of the trekking pole onto the tree. For this reason, I chose the Johnnie Hiker, which has a lot of trouble keeping the screw lock type, but it also has a smaller storage size.
It can be extended up to 1350mm, so it can be used as a shelter pole
Photos of staying in a tent at a youth hut in Yatsugatake
The Johnnie Hiker can be extended up to 135cm, making it a pole for many One Pole Shelters.
If you're a UL-oriented hiker, you'll probably find that many people love One Pole Shelter and Zert rather than dome-shaped tents. If you have a one-pole tent for 1-2 people, if you can stretch it up to 135cm, you will be able to cover it roughly.
When used as a tent pole, the length of the pole is determined by the tent, so Johnnie Hiker has no scales to adjust the length and requires a bit of effort. If you want to know the length right away when using it as a support, you can easily adjust it by sticking a sticker or something similar to the pole as a marker.
I thought it was a pattern, but the design contains a message
A design printed on Johnnie Hiker. I thought it had a cool look, but when I looked closely, it contained a message.
When I was able to read the message, the design I thought was cool became attached and became my favorite.
The basic principle is to choose tools based on the functions and performance that suit your needs, but the playfulness that incorporates humor and uniqueness is an important factor that will become important when using tools for a long time.
I'm a fan of Evernew, but I find that recent Evernew products have names that are playful, humorous and stylish, and some items with poetry written on them, making me want to own them.
Summary: The lightest class trekking poles are perfect for hiking, with no problems with strength!
Introducing Evernew's lightweight trekking pole Johnnie Hiker.
Lightweight tools often trade off for strength and durability, and there are many tools that are not recommended for beginners.
But Johnnie Hiker is different. Although it is lightweight, it is strong enough for hiking, and it provides solid walking support regardless of who you use it, making it a recommended item for UL-oriented hikers!
Take a lighter walk through the mountains using the lightweight Johnnie Hiker trekking pole!
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Yosuke
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.
A freelance writer who has been enjoying the outdoors for over 20 years and enjoying the outdoors in his own way all year round. Based on my experience writing articles for more than dozens of outdoor web media, I will be sharing my own experiences and tools that I have been using.
