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Trekking poles have become much more common on the trail in the past 10 years, and for good reason. Trekking poles provide balance and stability and allow that extra push with your upper body. Even with a lightweight pack, they help you move through difficult terrain more quickly and with greater control. As we found during field testing though, not all trekking poles are the same. In fact, there are a wide array of types and options that one should take into consideration before buying a pair of poles.
ARTICLE OUTLINE
- EMS Women's Ridge Lite
- Exped Alpinist Carbon
- Exped Trekker
- Exped Trekker Ergo
- Gossamer Gear Lightrek
- Leki Ultralite Ti Air Ergo
- Leki Ultralite Ti COR-TEC
- Life-Link Guide Ultra Light
- Masters X-Light
- MSR Overland Carbon
- Pacerpoles
- Gear Guide Selection Criteria
- Usable Features/Ease of Use
- Weight/Swing Weight
- Lateral Stiffness/Stability
- Trail vibration
- Durability
- Value
- Recommendations for Improvement
- EMS Women's Ridge Lite
- Exped Alpinist Carbon
- Exped Trekker
- Exped Trekker Ergo
- Gossamer Gear Lightrek
- Leki Ultralite Ti Air Ergo
- Leki Ultralite Ti COR-TEC
- Life-Link Guide Ultra Light
- Masters X-Light
- MSR Overland Carbon
- Pacerpoles
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