Foldable Telescopic Trekking Poles | Adjustable Hiking Support Sticks For Trails and Backpacking

Poles change what a descent does to your knees. Going downhill loaded, your legs absorb the whole impact of every step, and over a long day that is where the damage accumulates. Poles move a meaningful share of that load into your arms and shoulders, which is why almost everyone who hikes seriously ends up carrying a pair.

These fold rather than only collapsing, so they pack down short enough to go inside a daypack or strap flat to the outside instead of sticking up above your head on a bus. Length adjusts to suit your height and the gradient: shorter going up, longer going down. The locking mechanism holds under body weight rather than creeping down mid step, which is the failure that makes cheap poles worse than none at all. Set the wrist straps so your weight rests through the strap rather than your grip, which is what stops your hands aching by the afternoon.

They suit hiking and hillwalking, backpacking, trail running, snow and scree, river crossings, and anyone who wants more stability on uneven ground. Set the length so your elbow sits at roughly ninety degrees on flat ground, and use the wrist straps correctly, coming up through the loop, so the strap takes the load rather than your grip. Buy it now.

• Fold down short enough to pack inside a daypack
• Adjustable length for uphill, downhill, and flat terrain
• Locking sections hold under body weight
• Wrist straps take load off your grip
• Suits hiking, backpacking, trail running, and snow
• Lightweight construction for all day carrying