Is it better to lock the trekking pole internally or externally?

Mountaineering is currently a very popular outdoor activity, especially during the holidays you can see many mountaineering enthusiasts doing mountaineering. In addition to certain skills and endurance, the choice of trekking poles is also very important. For beginners, choosing good trekking poles will achieve twice the result with half the effort when mountaineering. So is it better to lock the trekking poles internally or externally? To answer this question, we must first look at the habits of mountaineering enthusiasts. Let’s take a look at them below.

Each has its own advantages. External locking is more convenient and locks the device once it is fastened. But it is not suitable for low temperature environment and will not lock.

Internal locking is a more traditional design that achieves the purpose of positioning by squeezing the threads to expand the bolt. Relatively firm and stable. However, the disadvantage of this design is that it is difficult to confirm whether it is locked, and the length of the pole is easily affected by the locking force.

Nowadays, many outdoor sports enthusiasts use trekking poles, but the lock keys of trekking poles are divided into external lock and internal lock. Many people don’t know whether the external lock or the internal lock is better. Well, today I will talk about the function of external lock.

In my personal opinion, the lock of an external locking trekking pole is clearer and more understandable than that of an internal locking trekking pole. The adjustment is quick and the locking force is relatively tighter than the internal locking rod. The outer lock buckle is not easy to break and has a long service life. Even if the lock buckle is damaged, it is relatively simple to replace and the maintenance cost is low. Damage to the buckle of an internal locking trekking pole is fatal, and the internal buckle is basically difficult to repair. But it still depends on personal preference.

Internal locking is relatively mature because it has a history of nearly two or three decades. Its principle is that the expansion drives the locking. The internal locking system of aluminum alloy trekking poles is relatively mature, but there are not many reliable carbon fiber internal locking poles. The two most representative domestic brands that I recommend are Robinson and MBC. External locks are products that have emerged in recent years, and are characterized by being quick and easy to maintain. In general, in recent years, external locking canes have been promoted rapidly in the country.

From the above content, we know that trekking poles, whether they are internally locked or externally locked, have their own advantages, so it also depends on personal usage habits. In addition, internally locked trekking poles have a history of several decades and are relatively mature. The externally locked trekking pole is a type of trekking pole that has become popular in recent years. The above is just an explanation of the two types of trekking poles. I hope it will be helpful to you.