If you’ve followed my previous trekking pole reviews – from the Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Poles, to the Mons Peak IX Tiger Paw Z, and the MSR Dynalock Ascent Carbon Backcountry Poles – you’ll know I’m pretty particular about what I carry. Weight, durability, packability, and comfort all matter when you’re slogging up a ridgeline or hammering out 30+ mile days on trail. Continue reading Gossamer Gear LT5 Carbon Trekking Poles Review – Ultralight Telescopic Poles for Thru-Hiking and Fastpacking

The MSR Carbon Ascent Poles are a Z Folding trekking pole which can be fine adjusted to tailor for your height. They have summer and winter baskets for snow or mud and weigh less than a lb. Continue reading MSR Dynalock Ascent Carbon Backcountry Poles Review

Super Speedy Summary Review These carbon fibre trekking poles are super light ( at less than 7oz) and pack up quickly and easily into short bundles that can stow quickly on your pack within easy reach. The poles come in … Continue reading Raidlight Compact Carbon Ultra Pole Review

I doubt you need convincing about how useful trekking poles are when hiking or trail running. I’ve been a strong convert to using trekking poles in my adventure racing and hiking for many reasons, I like the stability, the assistance … Continue reading Mons Peak IX Tiger Paw Z Trekking Poles Review