Black Diamond’s Alpine Carbon Cork Trekking Poles are three-piece, lever-lock, carbon-fiber hiking poles with cork grips that include removable 38 mm trekking baskets and 100 mm powder baskets for skiing or snowshoeing. They come in a unisex green version, a women’s magenta …
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Paria Outdoors Tri-Fold Carbon Cork Trekking Poles Review
Paria Outdoors Tri-Fold Carbon Cork Trekking Poles are adjustable length, z-style trekking poles that fold away for travel or when they’re not needed. At just $60/pair, they’re much more affordable than other folding carbon trekking poles with cork handles and offer a …
Read More »Cascade Mountain Tech Cork Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles Review
Cascade Mountain Tech’s Cork Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles are three-section, carbon fiber trekking poles that weigh just 15.4 ounces per pair. Priced at less than half of what Black Diamond or Leki carbon fiber poles cost, they’re an exceptional value if you’re looking for …
Read More »Paria Outdoors Tri-Fold Alloy UL Trekking Poles Review
Paria Outdoors Tri-Fold Alloy (Aluminum) UL Trekking Poles ($50) are durable, folding, and adjustable length trekking poles that can take a licking and keep on ticking. Folding trekking poles are also quite easy to stow into a pack when you’re scrambling up …
Read More »Fizan Compact Trekking Poles Review
Fizan Compact Trekking Poles are 3-piece lightweight, 7001 aluminum trekking poles that adjust with a twist-lock mechanism. Fizan claims that they’re the lightest aluminum trekking poles in the world, with a weight of just 158 grams per pole. The Compact poles have …
Read More »Pacerpole Dual Lock Trekking Poles
Pacerpole Trekking Poles are available with a lever lock and pin (dual lock) system in addition to the twist-lock system available previously. I’m a huge fan of Pacerpoles, which have a unique angled pistol-style grip that eliminates wrist fatigue and force you to hike …
Read More »Pacerpoles: Why aren’t all Trekking Poles this Good?
British-made Pacerpoles are far superior to the trekking poles you can buy in the United States. I’ve been using them for 7 years and can’t imagine hiking without them. They help me carry a backpack with better posture, prevent muscle soreness in …
Read More »Trekking Poles: Pros and Cons
I’m a big fan of trekking poles for hiking because they help reduce the strain on my knees when I walk downhill, they improve my balance when I’m hiking over rough ground or crossing streams, and they are useful for establishing a …
Read More »Pacerpole “Posture Poles”
I use trekking poles made by a British company called Pacerpole that have a unique hand grip which is tilted at a 45 degree angle instead of the vertical cross-country-style ski pole grip you find on other trekking poles. Pacerpoles are very popular in …
Read More »Pacerpole-Over-Mitts Review
I’ve been hiking with a special type of trekking pole for the past few years called Pacerpoles, which have a distinctive diagonal grip that’s quite different from the standard vertical grip ski poles that most other hikers use. Pacerpoles are made in …
Read More »Do You Use Trekking Pole Straps?
Whenever I get a new pair of trekking poles, the first thing I do is to cut off the straps. I don’t like them. And while I use trekking poles religiously, I don’t like the feeling of having my hand trapped in …
Read More »Pacer Poles: Gear of the Year
Every year, I like to name a piece of backpacking gear that has had a transformational impact on my hiking and backpacking experience and recognize it by giving it the Section Hiker Gear of the Year Award. To qualify for consideration, the …
Read More »Breaking in Carbon Fiber Hiking Poles
I’ve been using ultralight (sub 8 oz) carbon fiber hiking poles this year from Gossamer Gear and Backpackinglight.com. Hiking with them is a fantastic experience. They’re incredibly lightweight and easy to reposition with a flick of the wrist, greatly reducing arm fatigue. …
Read More »Black Diamond Trail Hiking Poles
About 3 months ago, I lost my favorite hiking poles and had to replace them. Unfortunately, I couldn’t find my old poles anymore. I got them a few years ago at Sierra Trading Post and I don’t think they’re available in this …
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