Weight per pair: 1 lb. 4.3 oz. Type: Telescoping (lever lock) Shaft material: Aluminum Grip: Foam What we like: Proven shock-absorbing system. What we don’t:
Category: Trekking Poles
Sleeping in your sleeping bag after an extended hike is among the best benefits of backpacking. The bags of today offer incredible warmth for the weight with a myriad of techniques that allow them to keep dry and work in a range of conditions. Most of the bags listed here contain down that is more breathable, warmer, and more flexible than synthetic insulation, but we did include several of the top synthetic models. For more information on the subject check out our comparison table for sleeping bags and buy-in tips below the top picks.
Weight per pair: 1 lb. Type: Telescoping (lever lock) Shaft material: Carbon Grip: Cork/foam What we like: Cheap and very light. What we don’t: Not
Weight per pair: 11.2 oz. Type: Folding Shaft material: Carbon Grip: Cork/foam What we like: A nicely appointed option for fast-and-light enthusiasts. What we don’t:
Weight per pair: 10 oz. (single pole) Type: Telescoping (lever lock) Shaft material: Aluminum Grip: Cork and foam What we like: Great value for those
Weight per pair: 1 lb. 1.4 oz. Type: Telescoping (lever lock) Shaft material: Aluminum Grip: Cork/Rubber What we like: Sturdy feel; cork grip and lever
Weight per pair: 14.8 oz. Type: Folding (lever lock) Shaft material: Aluminum Grip: Foam What we like: Light, packable, and more durable than carbon. What
Weight per pair: 1 lb. 4.3 oz. Type: Folding (lever lock) Shaft material: Aluminum Grip: Cork/Rubber What we like: Collapsible to 15.5 inches. What we
Weight per pair: 1 lb. 1 oz. Type: Folding (lever lock) Shaft material: Carbon Grip: Foam What we like: One of the most well-rounded poles
Weight per pair: 1 lb. 2.4 oz. Type: Telescoping (lever lock) Shaft material: Aluminum Grip: Cork/rubber What we like: Leki’s anti-shock technology helps take the
Weight per pair: 1 lb. 1 oz. Type: Telescoping (lever lock) Shaft material: Aluminum Grip: Rubber What we like: Proven toughness, good all-around abilities. What