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
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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!
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.
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 announcements direct from manufacturers
The Revolutionary New Komperdell FXP Pole
Gold Winner of the prestigious Outdoor by ISPO 2019 Best New Product Prize, Komperdell's Carbon FXP4 Expedition Pole will soon be available in the UK.
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...
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...
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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