Trekking Poles

[Fl0und3rz]

They help keep your footing in difficult or slippery terrain and/or with heavy packs. But, mainly, they distribute the load to upper and lower body going uphill and down, reducing wear and fatigue on joints and muscles in your feet and legs.  Take the chance. You'll be glad you did.

[sagewalker]

They're a game changer, is what they are. Give them a shot and see what you think!

[luvmystang67]

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/leki-quantum-speed-lock-trekking-poles-pair~p~7998u/?filterString=s~leki%2F&colorFamily=99

I've used these for 4 years or so now without issue.  Adjustable is great for steep sidehilling as you can make one long and one short... I've been on hikes where I flat out would've NOT made it had it not been for the poles.  I've been very happy with them.

They're huge on the downhill for knee savers.  You really notice a difference towards the end of a hike when you're fatigued.  I know it's helped prevent a few ankle rolls.

Last thing is that when you use them, even if not fatigued, they allow you to look up more than down and you see a lot more of the world around you.  I'm 29 and cannot recommend them enough.

[outdooraddict]

do you take these hunting or just out on hikes?

[jackelope]

do you take these hunting or just out on hikes?

I take them hunting when I'm walking a longer distance in the mountains. I don't take them when I'm hunting in the farm country.

[JM]

do you take these hunting or just out on hikes?

I take them hunting when I'm walking a longer distance in the mountains. I don't take them when I'm hunting in the farm country.

I use mine for shooting sticks by placing the wrist straps over the other and then crossing them. I have the Black Diamond Carbon Cork and they break down to around 18" and weigh practically nothing so I usually always throw them in my pack on every hunt

[luvmystang67]

do you take these hunting or just out on hikes?

I take them hunting when I'm going backcountry.  I always pack them in the truck on a hunting trip just in case we have to pack out an animal.  I do not take them when I'm doing day hunts from a camp.

I have taken one with me when bowhunting to make unbalanced steps more quiet.  Prevents falling or tipping and having to grab branches.  I'm not sure how much it helped versus in the way... but I was quieter.

[Fl0und3rz]

do you take these hunting or just out on hikes?

I take them hunting when I'm walking a longer distance in the mountains. I don't take them when I'm hunting in the farm country.

I use mine for shooting sticks by placing the wrist straps over the other and then crossing them.

I had been preaching this any time someone mentions a bog pod or other of the type field rests.  I thought I was the only one. 

Even with just one pole, you can quickly use your forward hand resting in the wrist loop or setting the rifle across your supported wrist for something more stable than just standing offhand. 

I always carry them as they weigh very little and have so many uses, including emergency shelter poles.