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They have been provided with a trekking kit with shoes, backpack, cap, basic first aid kit, hiking pole, whistle and compass, among others.

Many also have a telescopic or folding design, so you can pack them more easily. Trekking poles often have an ergonomically designed grip and simple straps to prevent dropping them. They may also have ...

Walking (or trekking ... poles can bend without breaking during travel. If you plan to walk abroad, look for folding or telescoping poles, which can be folded down smaller for travel. If you can, ...

With additional features like an internal hydration reservoir sleeve, a sternum strap with an integrated whistle, and Osprey’s handy Stow-on-the-Go trekking pole attachment, the Aether Pro 75L is ...

James is the author of six Colorado mountain hiking guidebooks, including the best selling title "Best Summit Hikes in Colorado". James is also the SEO Director at Outside. He lives in Boulder ...

“Nordic walking takes fitness walking to a new level by adding poles to produce an incredible upper body workout,” says ...

With other poles, the common “twist tightening” mechanism breaks down quickly with age, but fortunately the same cannot be said with this option. The wrist straps also resist moisture and sweat, ideal ...

Rich Scherr is a seasoned journalist and editor who has traveled across the U.S., Canada, and Europe, and spent more than a decade reviewing hotel room.