Group Test Lightweight Compact Trekking Poles
In search of a pole that's as small and light as possible for carrying in a climbing pack or holiday hold baggage, we compare five adjustable-length models at a range of budgets.
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Latest Reviews
These are reviews from the UKC editorial team
Ruffwear Web Master Harness
The Web Master Harness is built for taking dogs on terrain where they may need a helping hand. We tested it on a labrador and a spaniel, two dogs with a significant weight difference, and we're pretty impressed.
LEKI Black Series Micro Vario Carbon Pole
This is a superb and well-designed folding pole that improves on previous LEKI models. The new mechanism may become the standard that others one day follow, says Alan James
MSR DynaLock Ascent Carbon Poles
Tough, compact and light, this new model from MSR is an excellent pole for the money, says Alan James - and you don't have to be skiing the backcountry to appreciate it!
Exped Seal Sleeve Waterproof Cases
Made specifically to keep electronic gear clean and dry outdoors, Exped's new Seal Sleeve cases come in a range of sizes to fit...
C.A.M.P Sky Carbon and Sonic Alu Trekking Poles
Lightweight, compact and well made, C.A.M.P's Sky Carbon and Sonic Alu trekking poles represent pretty good value...
Tour Carbon 3 Poles from Leki
There are many ways to wreck a pair of poles. My favoured approach is to pick a course back and forth across huge piles of...
MSR Talus TR3 Walking Pole
Walking poles are great opinion dividers. There are those who think they are cumbersome wastes of time, and those who swear by...
Latest News
These are annoucements direct from manufacturers
Leki Helicon Lite - well equipped on tour
The perfect pole for ski touring this winter is the LEKI Helicon Lite pole [RRP £64.95] - two-piece, adjustable and built for safety. Made from high-strength aluminium, the Helicon Lite has a diameter of 16mm and 14 mm, making it incredibly robust.
The new Black Series trekking pole: award-winning technical elegance
LEKI's new, award-winning Black Series trekking pole (£194.95) offers the highest technical and aesthetic standards on the market.
LEKI Micro Vario Carbon: the classic folding pole just got better
The Micro Vario Carbon [£164.95] walking pole is always a first choice – no matter whether trekking, multi-day cabin touring or heading up fixed-rope routes. Featuring LEKI's new ELD technology, the Micro Vario Carbon...
Ruffwear supports Search and Rescue Dogs
Ruffwear's technical dog gear is put through it's paces by working dogs around the world.
Komperdell Walking/Trekking Pole Range 2019
Few companies enjoy such a beautiful setting in the Austrian Alps as Komperdell. The family company has been...
LEKI Micro Vario Carbon
The Micro Vario Carbon, which is also available in a Ladies and a Strong version as well as with an integrated anti-shock feature,...
MSR® Introduces New Backcountry Pole Line with DynaLock™ Technology
MSR® (Mountain Safety Research), the high-performance outdoor equipment brand, has...
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