Lots of info on trekking poles!

You also need to think about how long the poles need to be to support your shelter. If it's a Tarptent Rainshadow (which I have for going out with my grandkids), they need to be 48".

EDIT: I recommend not getting poles with shock absorbers. I find they don't do anything for me; they are noisy; they are more expensive.


Edited by OregonMouse (02/14/10 11:15 AM)
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