Trekking poles
Scored on weight and packed size.
Trekking poles we've scored
Forclaz MT100 push-pin hiking pole (3-section, 105-120 cm)
Weight7
Packed size6
Forclaz MT500 quick-adjust hiking pole (3-section, 105-130 cm)
Weight6
Packed size6
Simond MT500 Anti-shock hiking pole (3-section, 105-130 cm)
Weight6
Packed size6
Simond MT500 cork-handle hiking pole (3-section, 100-130 cm)
Weight6
Packed size6
Forclaz MT900 ultra-compact folding trekking pole (5-section, 110-130 cm)
Weight4
Packed size10
Alpkit Alpine Trail Twins anti-shock trekking poles (3-section, 67-130 cm)
Weight5
Packed size6
Alpkit Compact Hiker Twins (3-section aluminium, 110-130 cm)
Weight4
Packed size10
Fizan Compact telescopic trekking poles (3-section, 100-132 cm)
Weight8
Packed size6
Alpkit Carbonlong Backpacker Twins trekking poles (3-section, 67-150 cm)
Weight7
Packed size4
Alpkit Nanolite Pole Twins folding carbon trekking poles (4-section, 120 cm)
Weight9
Packed size10
Leki Khumbu Lite telescopic trekking poles (3-section, 100-135 cm)
Weight6
Packed size4
Leki Legacy Lite Pro telescopic trekking poles (3-section, 100-135 cm)
Weight6
Packed size4
Alpkit Carbon Marathon Ultra Twins folding carbon trekking poles (3-section, 110-130 cm)
Weight7
Packed size10
Black Diamond Trail telescopic trekking poles (3-section, 100-140 cm)
Weight6
Packed size5
Leki Khumbu Lite AS anti-shock trekking poles (3-section, 100-135 cm)
Weight5
Packed size4
Fizan Compact Pro telescopic trekking poles (3-section, 59-132 cm)
Weight8
Packed size6
Fizan Ultrax Alu folding trekking poles (3-section, 112-135 cm)
Weight5
Packed size10
Leki Makalu Lite telescopic trekking poles (3-section, 100-135 cm)
Weight6
Packed size4
Fizan Ultrax Carbon folding trekking poles (3-section, 112-135 cm)
Weight7
Packed size10
Leki Skytera Lite telescopic trekking poles (3-section, 100-135 cm)
Weight7
Packed size4
Black Diamond Distance Z folding trekking poles (aluminium, fixed length, 120 cm)
Weight8
Packed size9
Leki Makalu Lite AS Compact anti-shock trekking poles (3-section, 90-125 cm)
Weight6
Packed size5
Leki Makalu Lite AS anti-shock trekking poles (3-section, 100-135 cm)
Weight5
Packed size4
Black Diamond Trail Vista FLZ folding trekking poles (Z-fold, 120-135 cm)
Weight5
Packed size9
Black Diamond Trail Vista Shock trekking poles (anti-shock, one size, 100-140 cm)
Weight5
Packed size3
Silva Trekking Poles Carbon Tele (3-section telescopic, up to 140 cm)
Weight8
Packed size4
Leki Skysolo telescopic trekking poles (3-section, 110-145 cm)
Weight5
Packed size3
Silva Trekking Poles Carbon Z Adjustable (Z-fold, 115-135 cm)
Weight7
Packed size10
Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z folding trekking poles (fixed length, 120 cm)
Weight9
Packed size9
Helinox Passport FL120 trekking poles (3-section, 80-120 cm)
Weight8
Packed size7
Black Diamond Pursuit Carbon FLZ folding trekking poles (Z-fold, 120-135 cm)
Weight5
Packed size10
Leki Skytera Carbon Lite telescopic trekking poles (3-section, 100-135 cm)
Weight7
Packed size4
Helinox Passport TL120 Adjustable folding trekking poles (3-section, 109-120 cm)
Weight8
Packed size10
Helinox Passport TL115 folding trekking poles (tension lock, fixed 115 cm)
Weight8
Packed size10
Helinox Ridgeline LB135 trekking poles (lever and button lock, 126-135 cm)
Weight6
Packed size5
Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Cork trekking poles (one size, 100-130 cm)
Weight6
Packed size5
Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ folding trekking poles (adjustable, 110-125 cm)
Weight8
Packed size10
Black Diamond Pursuit Carbon Z folding trekking poles (fixed length, 120 cm)
Weight7
Packed size9
Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z FKT folding trekking poles (fixed length, 120 cm)
Weight8
Packed size10
Leki Makalu FX Carbon AS anti-shock folding trekking poles (5-section, 110-130 cm)
Weight5
Packed size9
Helinox Ridgeline LBB120 trekking poles (lever and button lock, 102-120 cm)
Weight6
Packed size7
Leki Makalu FX Carbon folding trekking poles (5-section, 110-130 cm)
Weight5
Packed size9
Gossamer Gear FT3 Folding Trekking Poles (3-piece carbon, 115-130 cm)
Weight8
Packed size10
What we score
Weight
From maker's figuresHow much the pair adds to your hands and pack.
Packed size
From maker's figuresWhether they fit inside or along a rucksack.
Sturdiness
From reviews, or the maker's specsHow stiff and steady they stay under your weight.
Locks
From reviews, or the maker's specsHow well the locks hold without slipping or loosening.