29th November 2022
Alpkit Carbon Marathon review
This is an all-carbon, five-section, folding lock-based pole that folds small and is quite lightweight… although not quite as small and lightweight as claimed on the website.
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Walking Poles
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29th November 2022
Salewa Carbonium Ascent Poles review
The Carbonium Ascent is a three-section, composite pole – the upper two being carbon and the lower third being aluminium, which will handle bumps against rocks with more ease...
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29th November 2022
Komperdell Carbon C3 Cloud Compact review
The Carbon C3 Cloud Compact from Komperdell is a very lightweight pole, but despite that it is very tough and well-designed. It’s a three-section, all-carbon pole
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29th November 2022
Trekmates Fold Lock review
The Trekmates are a budget option and would be my personal choice when it comes to poles that incorporate a folding lock system. It’s advertised as a five-section unit, but in practical use it’s four.
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29th November 2022
Silva Trekking Poles Carbon review
A lot of thought has gone into the Silva trekking poles carbon, which are lightweight, comfortable to use and exceptionally robust. It’s a three-section pole with a good range of adjustable height.
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29th November 2022
Black Diamond Trail review
The Black Diamond Trail is a personal favourite, despite being quite a heavy trekking pole. It’s a 3-section aluminium pole, with instantly readable measurements in metric given on the lower two sections
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29th September 2017
Review: Black Diamond Alpine FLZ trekking poles
Alex Roddie reviews a pair of 4-season aluminium poles from Black Diamond
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4th October 2016
Review: Komperdell Stiletto Tour
Will Renwick is impressed by Komperdell's innovative walking pole
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7th March 2016
Review: Pacerpole 3-section Carbon trekking poles
Why are trekking poles so useful? Chris Townsend reviews the latest walking poles for the outdoors. On test Pacerpole 3-Section Carbon Poles
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7th March 2016
Review: MSR Taalus TR-3 walking poles
Why are trekking poles so useful? Chris Townsend reviews the latest walking poles for the outdoors. On test MSR Talus TR-3 walking poles
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7th March 2016
Review: Hi Gear Strider walking poles
Why are trekking poles so useful? Chris Townsend reviews the latest walking poles for the outdoors. On test Hi Gear Strider walking poles
