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.
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Post a CommentWe have been thingk about buying hiking poles - thanks for the list!
great resource!
I never knew some of this about hiking poles. Thank you for the education Anne :)