Originally Posted By hstx2013
I'm thinking about buying trekking poles. What should I keep in mind when buying? Do brand or accessories matter? Can anyone tell me why you bought the poles you did?

Thanks! smile


I bought 'em so I could practice my sword fighting skills when I'm lounging around the camp. grin

As others mentioned, I used it to take some stress off my joints so I can be less sore or not sore at all. When I hop across small rocks while stream crossing I used them for balance as well. On flat trails I'll stash my poles on my pack, then once climb or descent starts, I whip them bad boys out! Collapsible poles are really nice feature for my use. I also like the cork handle vs. the foam. Hike your own hike! cool

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