EP 290 - MTN Gear Mountain Stick 4.1 Review | The Reason I No Longer Use Trekking Poles

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I avoided the Mountain Stick 4.1 from MTN Gear for years because I assumed it was just a trekking pole with an ice axe head. I was wrong. After putting it through the ultimate test on a mountain goat hunt in brutal terrain, I can confidently say this tool is in a league of its own.
In this review, I cover:

• Why my first impressions were dead wrong
• How the Mountain Stick performs in real-world backcountry hunting conditions
• Features like the carbide tip, pommel grip, climbing hooks, digging ability, rifle mount, and saw attachment
• Pros, cons, and whether it’s worth the $300 price tag

If you’re a mountain hunter, backcountry hiker, or gear junkie wondering if the Mountain Stick 4.1 is hype or a legit game changer, this deep dive is for you.

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📍 Chapters 
00:00 – Why I avoided the Mountain Stick 4.1
00:31 – First assumptions vs. reality
01:08 – Build quality & durability (vs. trekking poles)
01:55 – Stability in steep terrain
02:57 – Pommel grip advantage
04:03 – Carbide tip & footing on tough slopes
05:16 – Climbing with hooks & ice axe function
06:14 – Digging, water, and camp uses
08:08 – Rifle mount & shooting stability
09:28 – Saw attachment & versatility
10:42 – Materials, specs & weight
12:39 – Downsides: grip, price, and weight
14:24 – Why it’s more than a trekking pole
14:51 – The “battle axe” factor
15:20 – Final thoughts & viewer questions
 
Jay Nichol
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