Poles take load off your knees on descents and double as tent supports for trekking-pole shelters; carbon saves weight but can shatter under a hard sideways load, while aluminum bends instead of breaking.
10 trekking poles compared by published weight and price →median 11.5 oz · lightest Zpacks Minimalist Trekking Pole at 4.9 oz · price per ounceSome links here are affiliate links: if you buy through one, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Rankings follow published figures, never commission. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. How this works
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