Best Trekking Poles 2017. Trekking poles are extremely useful for many backcountry adventures, and even if you’re not worried about balance, they reduce the stress on your legs and knees by around 30. We reviewed over 15 trekking poles for this article.
Aluminum pole shafts are heavier than carbon shafts, but they bend before breaking, are. They are similar to other poles in the review and score in the middle of the pack, and yet they a great value.