These fully adjustable trekking poles come with a variety of accessories, including a rifle mount. Plus, they come wrapped in a Mossy Oak pattern. These poles are a favorite for thru hikers, ...

Walking poles (also called trekking poles) can give you a major advantage when covering big miles with a heavy pack. This ...

In my early days of thru-hiking, I was vehemently against carrying trekking poles. I saw them as unnecessary, something that my parents or grandparents would use. In short, I regarded them as ...

Hiking poles aren’t just for older folks with cranky joints. A good pair of hiking poles is essential gear for the trail—just like hiking boots, hiking socks, hiking pants, and hiking packs. Not only ...

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Grab onto the foam grip atop the latest ultralight trekking pole from Black Diamond Equipment and you might wonder where the rest of the pole went. But look down, it’s all there. At an insane 5 ounces ...

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Trekking poles are modern versions of staffs that date back to Moses for easing the way along difficult routes, catching your balance and prodding the occasional sheep along the way. Although no ...