Trekking Poles - Not just for old people!
Jul 16, 2018
Our guide to the key benefits of using Trekking PolesMany people new to hiking and backpacking question whether or not they should use trekking poles. There is a misconception that trekking poles are for older walkers and you don’t need them if you are young. The reality is that trekking pole benefit people of all ages. They might take a bit of getting used to but it’s well worth taking to the tim
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UOG Review - Leki 2017 Thermolite XL Trekking Pole
Posted by Mark Richardson on Jul 17, 2017
Leki Thermolite XL Trekking Poles ReviewI’ll be honest I had never used trekking poles before as I thought that I didn’t need them. After this trip I’m total trekking pole convert! The Leki 2017 Thermolite XL poles that I took to Knoydart were the perfect pole for this trip. I didn’t want to go too light because I knew there were some potentially tricky river crossings and rocky descents where a s
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UOG Review - Masters Trecime Carbon Trekking Poles
Posted by Mark Richardson on Aug 19, 2014
Masters Trecime Carbon Trekking PoleIf you’ve never used lightweight trekking poles before then you’re in for a revelation, swinging a pole that weighs half of what you’re used to feels remarkably good and these days a lightweight pole will probably do everything you ask of it without letting you down.These Masters Trecime Carbon Trekking Poles are sub 200g per pole and are also one of the shortes
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