Hiking Gurus - Best Trekking Poles

[fixer 4,472]

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Hiking Gurus - Best Trekking Poles

After spending a combined 398 days on 37 different sets of trekking poles with a half-dozen hikers, trekkers, outdoors enthusiasts, and friendly strangers, we’ve concluded that the best trekking poles for most people are Montem Outdoor Gear Ultra Strong Trekking Poles (Tall or short, a little extra weight like a bear, or thin like a twig, these poles worked incredibly well across the board.) The Montem Trekking Poles are the only poles in our tests that suited a variety of heights, weights, both genders, ages, and terrains. Everyone loved how supportive they were without being too stiff or firm, and its grip made it more comfortable than you’d imagine for a pole. These hiking poles are budget-friendly, costing 1/2 the price of the more expensive brands with equal, if not greater quality and durability.

[Safety Guy 4]

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Hiking Gurus - Best Trekking Poles

After spending a combined 398 days on 37 different sets of trekking poles with a half-dozen hikers, trekkers, outdoors enthusiasts, and friendly strangers, we’ve concluded that the best trekking poles for most people are Montem Outdoor Gear Ultra Strong Trekking Poles (Tall or short, a little extra weight like a bear, or thin like a twig, these poles worked incredibly well across the board.) The Montem Trekking Poles are the only poles in our tests that suited a variety of heights, weights, both genders, ages, and terrains. Everyone loved how supportive they were without being too stiff or firm, and its grip made it more comfortable than you’d imagine for a pole. These hiking poles are budget-friendly, costing 1/2 the price of the more expensive brands with equal, if not greater quality and durability.

[Safety Guy 4]

Thanks for sharing the review. I'm planning to replace my poles before next spring and might not have noticed these without you pointing them out.

 

For anyone doing any hiking- even short day hikes- without poles, you owe it to your knees and back to try a set of poles. I've had numerous occasions where they helped me keep my balance and footing in difficult terrain. Lots of uses outside their intended purpose as well.

[hardcore 4]

i hike for training often. i use my trusting hand carved oak branch ive have had over 20 years. we have miles on us.

[Safety Guy 4]

Very good point, hardcore. You don't have to spend money to have perfectly useable poles or hiking staff.

 

My first hiking staff was homemade from a sapling that was cleared from a fence row. I converted to hiking poles because they're much lighter and retract into a more manageable length during travel but they certainly lack character. When I pick up the one made from a sapling I feel a connection to it and have fond memories. I don't have any connection at all to the aluminum ones.

 

A homemade hiking staff sounds like a good project that my grandson and I can do together. Thanks for the idea hardcore.

 

i hike for training often. i use my trusting hand carved oak branch ive have had over 20 years. we have miles on us.