REI Co-op Flash Carbon.
13.6 oz per pair, carbon upper and lower shafts, three sections, external lever locks, 105–140 cm. REI's carbon trekking pole at $189.
The Verdict.
Gavler Meta-Score
“A good light carbon pole at a full carbon-pole price. 13.6 oz a pair with easy lever locks, backed by REI's return policy. It is not the value pick, and the poles above it are lighter or better proven.”
The Gavler Verdict
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Precision Engineering
Carbon Upper and Lower Shafts
13.6 oz for the pair; three sections collapse to 64 cm.
External Lever Locks
Oversized cam locks adjust 105–140 cm and are easy to work with gloves.
REI Return Policy
REI's own brand, so the co-op's return policy and member reward apply.
Technical Specifications
The Scoreboard
Editorial seed (Curator §329, 2026-10-19) — CC-CR-295 swap for the nonexistent 'Trailmade Carbon' (PM §194 approved). Specs and $189.00 read off the rei.com 184761 PDP (in stock). Community score reflects REI's 3.8/5 owner rating (97 reviews). Scored below Zpacks (9.0) on price-to-weight. REI Co-op is REI's own brand, so rei.com imagery is first-party (private-label exception).
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