Locus Gear CP3 Poles

The CP3 is a telescoping, full-carbon trekking pole from Locus Gear, a Japanese cottage brand better known among tarp and pyramid-shelter users than in mainstream outdoor retail. Each pole weighs 155 g and adjusts across a 65–135 cm range in three sections, locked with a lever mechanism rather than a twist collar — generally the more reliable choice when a pole is wet or gritty. The shaft is full carbon fiber with an EVA foam grip and an adjustable wrist strap; the carbide tip carries a removable rubber cap for use on rock or pavement. Poles are sold individually, not as a pair, which matters for anyone building a tarp or pyramid-tent setup that needs a specific pole count and length rather than a matched hiking pair. That single-sale model makes the CP3 as much a shelter-support pole as a walking aid — useful for ultralight backpackers who pitch trekking-pole shelters and want a dedicated, lighter pole instead of repurposing a hiking pair. No anti-shock system is fitted, keeping the mechanism simple and the weight down.