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Trekking Poles &
Hiking Staffs
Key features to shop for.
Trekking Poles: What are the
essential features to a good trekking pole?
- Comfortable and secure grip. Cork
or rubber provide the best grip.
- Adjustable wrist straps with no
buckle to minimize chaffing on bare hands.
- Replaceable tips. Carbide are the
most durable.
- Lightweight.
- Internal shock absorbing system to
soften the impact when poles are planted.
- Stowable by collapsing down to
30-inches or less.
- Adjustable system that is easy to
expand or compress and stays in the length selected securely.
Wood Hiking Staffs: What are
the essential features to a good natural hiking staff?
- Wood material, aged and durable.
- Leather straps.
- Replaceable rubber tips or optional
steel for more trail durability.
- Lightweight yet sturdy enough to
support the user.
- Optional top accessories include
camera mounts and compasses--compasses are for directional use only and not
serious navigation.
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