How Trekking Poles Can Make Your Hike Easier, Faster And Safer

Trekking poles are essentially a modern-day evolution of the traditional walking stick. Poles are either telescoping or collapsible (the latter of which collapse like tent poles). Telescoping poles offer adjustable lengths, which is useful when climbing or descending. Collapsible poles lack adjustable lengths, but they are often lighter than their telescoping counterparts. Collapsible poles either use twisting locks or flip locks. Flip locks are more secure. Some poles feature built-in shock absorbers. Those don’t really help a lot and they tend to add extra weight and mechanical parts – just more pieces to break.

Trekking poles are usually made from either aluminum or carbon fiber with rubber or cork handles. Aluminum poles are sturdier than carbon fiber ones, but they’re often heavier. Carbon fiber poles are stronger and lighter than aluminum poles, but they’re more expensive. Rubber handles are more durable than cork ones, but they’re not as comfortable — cork handles mold to your hands, but they tend to eventually break up.

Trekking poles provide extra stability: When traveling over rough or uneven terrain, trekking poles can act as extra legs — making large rocks, tree trunks, or any other obstacles easier to navigate. They provide extra points of contact when crossing rivers or streams.

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