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Trekking Poles

More support on descents.

Carbon and aluminum poles for walking with a loaded pack on varied terrain.

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Trekking poles

Extra stability on steep or uneven ground.

10 products

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LekiTrekking Poles

Heat-treated aluminum · 18 oz (pair)

$150-3009.0
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Black DiamondTrekking Poles

Aluminum · 17.1 oz (pair)

$50-1508.5
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Black DiamondTrekking Poles

Carbon fiber · 9.0-10.4 oz (pair, by length)

$150-3008.2
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REI Co-opTrekking Poles

Carbon fiber · 12.9 oz (pair)

$150-3008.0
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Cascade Mountain TechTrekking Poles

Carbon fiber · 14.7 oz (pair)

$50-1507.5
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TrailBuddyTrekking Poles

$25-50Catalog listing
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MontemTrekking Poles

$50-150Catalog listing
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Cascade Mountain TechTrekking Poles

$50-150Catalog listing
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Black DiamondTrekking Poles

$150-300Catalog listing
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LEKITrekking Poles

$150-300Catalog listing

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