Product Spotlight: Black Diamond Trail Back
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Tier: budget-to-mid. Black Diamond's most affordable pole.
The Trail Back gets you Black Diamond's well-regarded FlickLock adjustment in a simple, durable aluminum pole.
- A pair of three-section aluminum poles
- FlickLock external lever locks
- Foam grips and adjustable wrist straps
- Replaceable carbide tips
- Usable length of 100–140 cm, collapsing to 62 cm
Why FlickLock matters: external lever locks are easy to adjust with gloves on, easy to tighten with a small screw, and less likely to slip than old twist locks.
Accessory note: Black Diamond's Rubber Tech Tips don't fit the Trail Back, according to BD. Buy tips made for this model.
Upgrade path: the Trail Ergo Cork adds cork grips. The Black Diamond Trail Cork has its own spotlight.
See the Black Diamond Trail Back on Amazon
Availability changes often, so check the Amazon listing for current stock and options.