Many hikers use trekking poles, plus they carry a folding camp chair in their backpack. The TrekChair is designed to both save space and reduce weight, by integrating the poles into the chair's frame.

Some still debate the merits of using trekking poles, but nowadays, most hikers won’t leave home without them. Poles can help you power up steep climbs, support your weight on downhills, and provide ...

In my early days of thru-hiking, I was vehemently against carrying trekking poles. I saw them as unnecessary, something that my parents or grandparents would use. In short, I regarded them as ...

Need help maintaining your balance while hiking? Enter the best walking poles. Helping you share the load of your weight, steady you on your feet during rugged or uneven terrains and take strain off ...

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