They save the weight of having dedicated tent poles.

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The Gossamer Gear LT5 are the lightest trekking poles on our list. Carbon fiber poles are lighter and more energy efficient but they tend to be less durable over the long run. 10 OFF STORE WIDE.

With trusted brands shop online today. For expert advice visit our store in Sydney call or send us an email. Combining the amazing compactibility of a Z-Pole with Flicklock the Distance FLZ is an excellent choice for long hikes and steep approaches.

Ad 60 Days to Return Orders Dispatched in 24 Hours. With a cork grip and metal flick lock lever-locks the Alpine Carbon Cork is the most reliable telescoping pole on the market. DURABILITY - When youre crossing a fast-moving stream or balancing on a narrow ridge its important to know that your trekking poles will support you.

Pitching a shelter with trekking poles can save up to two pounds. OutdoorGearLab provides the worlds best reviews of outdoors gear based on in-depth side-by-side comparison and written by outdoor professionals. Wild Earth is Australias most comprehensive camping store with our range of hiking camping and outdoor gear.

Trekking poles help to alleviate some of the weight you carry by distributing it across four limbs instead of two especially while climbing or descending. 120 cm is fine for most folks up to around 6 feet tall. With that said its still 4-6 inches longer than the folding tent pole style trekking poles like the Black Diamond Ultra Distance which compacts down to a mere 155 inches.