5 Best Hiking Poles for Under $150

Anne Wright
The best hiking poles will reduce stress on your joints, and give you better balance and endurance. These are 5 of the best trekking poles available at Sierra Trading Post with big savings on top brands. All these walking sticks cost less than $150.

Best Hiking Poles: Komperdell Anti-Shock Trekking Poles

These lightweight and adjustable hiking poles made in Austria get four and a half stars from over 100 customers at Sierra Trading Post. They feature an alloy shaft with shock absorption, steel tips, cork grips and handles, and nylon wrist straps. They're 100 to 145 centimeters in length, and each pair weighs 1 pound and 7 ounces. ($59.95 reduced from $109.95)

Best Hiking Poles: Komperdell High Mountain Sports Trekking Poles

These hiking poles get 4 stars from 65 reviewers. They're ideal for keeping your footing on ascents and descents. They feature contoured polyethylene grips, adjustable nylon wrist straps, removable baskets, and steel tips. The adjustable length extends up to 140 centimeters, and each pair weighs just over 1 pound. ($49.95 reduced from $79.95)

Best Hiking Poles: Komperdell Foam Trekking Pole with Camera Mount

This aluminum and composite walking stick doubles as a camera mount just by unscrewing its top. It gets four and a half stars from almost 30 customers, and features a nylon wrist strap, foam handle, and basket. The adjustable length extends to 145 centimeters and it weighs 8 ounces. ($49.95 reduced from $79.95)

Best Hiking Poles: Leki Thermolite Trekking Poles

Made in Germany, these hiking poles are a new item made with aircraft-grade aluminum shafts, comfortable foam grips, and a removable basket. The adjustable length extends to 53 inches, and each pair weighs a little under 1 pound. ($77.95 reduced from $119.95)

Best Hiking Poles: Black Diamond Anti-Shock Trekking Poles

Made in Taiwan, these hiking poles are another new item with an integrated shock mechanism, COR-TEC hand grips, and a compact design ideal for backcountry applications. They extend to 125 centimeters and each pair weighs a little over 1 pound. ($109.95 reduced from $175)

These hiking poles will help you stick to your adventure plans without hurting your joints.

Published by Anne Wright

Freelance writer and longtime student of Buddhism and nonprofit professional. As an AC Featured Arts & Entertainment Contributor, she draws on her experience in development and managerial positions with n...  View profile

3 Comments

Post a Comment
  • Patti Walden3/23/2010

    We have been thingk about buying hiking poles - thanks for the list!

  • Jennifer Bove3/23/2010

    great resource!

  • Lori Lane3/22/2010

    I never knew some of this about hiking poles. Thank you for the education Anne :)

Displaying Comments

To comment, please sign in to your Yahoo! account, or sign up for a new account.