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 ...

Need help maintaining your balance while hiking? Enter the best walking poles. Helping you share the load of your weight, steady you on your feet during rugged or uneven terrains and take strain off ...

There are loads of reasons you need trekking poles. The most obvious is that they simply make hiking or running much easier, particularly if you’re covering significant distances or carrying a ...

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

REI’s gigantic anniversary sale is live with up to 30% off some of the site's bestselling camping and hiking gear from The North Face, Keen, Merrell, and dozens of other brands. The one brand to not ...

Though loads of gnarled old-timers might think of trekking poles as “nerdy” or “only for speed-walking grannies,” the science is in, and it says that using a simple set of walking sticks in each hand ...

Like many people I once held a bit of prejudice towards trekking poles. Initially seeing them as props for the old, injured or overweight, eventually I came to my senses after borrowing a friend’s ...

Many hikers use trekking poles, plus they carry a folding camp chair in their backpack. The TrekChair is designed to both save space and reduce weight, by integrating the poles into the chair's frame.

Which trekking poles are best for hiking? The perfect companion for a steep uphill climb, dangerous water crossing or slippery patch of snow, a sturdy pair of trekking poles can be a literal lifesaver ...