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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These are reviews from the UKC editorial team
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!
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 for money. As these are basically the same pole in either aluminium or carbon fibre, we've reviewed them both in a one-er.
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...
Black Diamond Ultra Distance Trekking Poles
Viv Scott reviews Black Diamond's 'Ultra Distance' carbon fibre folding trekking poles. The 3-section Z-Pole design...
Comparison Review Trekking Poles
Alison Culshaw from Adventure Expeditions offers some tips on choosing trekking poles, and reviews three pairs, each with their own...
Latest News
These are annoucements direct from manufacturers
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, is always the first choice – no matter whether for trekking, multi-day cabin tours or fixed-rope routes.
MSR® Introduces New Backcountry Pole Line with DynaLock™ Technology
MSR® (Mountain Safety Research), the high-performance outdoor equipment brand, has introduced three new backcountry pole designs for Winter 2018. The Ascent, Explore, and Trail series are designed for snowshoeing,...
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, is always the first choice – whether for trekking, multi-day cabin tours or fixed-rope routes.
Komperdell Trekking Poles
AS Wimbledon fortnight approaches, it's worth noting that the trekking world owes a nod of thanks to the Murrays and Haleps et al...
NEW Go Pro attachment on the LEKI racing poles
LEKI poles have just got media friendly: they can now accommodate a GoPro. This feature has been added to...
Fizan Compact Poles
Mr Fancati Domenico, (1913-2013), founded Fizan in 1947. A man of vision, he was the first to produce ski poles in aluminium when steel...
CAMP Poles
These ultralight, foldable trekking poles, weighing only 450g per pair for the Sonic Alu and 377g per pair for the Sky Carbon, pack down to just...
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