Trekking Poles (Set of 2)

Most customers think – “I don’t need hiking poles! Those are for older folks with bad knees, not me!” Think again.

Look at it this way, by answering these questions:

Do you ever grab the handrail when going up or down a stairway?

If you step onto the seat of a chair to reach something, do you first grab the back of chair for balance?

Who falls down more – two-legged or four-legged animals?

Poles offer all kinds of benefits, from the obvious – reducing strain on the back, legs and feet – to handy balance assistance while rock-hopping across a creek with a pack on your back. If you grab the hand rail at your office going up one flight of steps because it’s “easier” and it gives you a better sense of balance, then just maybe it’s a good idea to have the security and strength of an extra set of legs when you’re a long way from help.

But won’t my arms get tired? No. Any burden on your arms – and these poles are much lighter than a beer, which you never complained about lifting – is more than offset by the relief on your back, knees, and legs. We offer poles from MSR (Overland Carbon) and Tracks (Trek 'R 3) among others; all models are lightweight with comfortable grips and wrist straps that make them a breeze to handle.

These 3-section poles, while light, are super-strong to support even the biggest amongst us. The pole length is adjustable from about 25-55 inches, with easy-to-adjust joints that don’t give out while in use.

Good quality trekking poles are surprisingly expensive, but the pain of writing that check is a lot less than the pain of sore knees and toe blisters from long downhill treks. With us, rental is no pain in the wallet or knees.

One not-so-surprising key to happiness with trekking poles is knowing how to best use them. For more info, click here.

The stated price is for a set of two (2) Hiking poles.