TrailBuddy Trekking Poles – Lightweight 7075 Aluminum Hiking Poles for Women, Men & Seniors – Collapsible Walking Sticks for Travel, Trails & Balance

I bought these hiking poles in early 2018 to use for stability while walking or hiking so I don't have to use a cane or crutches. I have been using them a few times a week for more than a year now, and I really like them. I am a 49 year old man who was disabled and forced into medical retirement at 34 years old following a parachuting accident in the Army. I have complex injuries at multiple levels throughout my spine and hips, and I've had 3 spinal fusion surgeries over the past 16 years. Chronic pain and muscle spasms are a constant part of my life, as are instability, sudden weakness, and endurance issues. Those all are obstacles I did not have to manage in my youth. I grew up as a 4-sport athlete and manual laborer who went everywhere on a bicycle. After high school, I was both a full-time Army soldier (Infantry and Field Artillery) and part-time college student raising a family and enjoying an active lifestyle heavy on fitness, sports, fun and excitement. After sustaining widespread injuries to such critical structural parts of my body, I have been struggling in what feels like a totally different life in a different body trying to adjust to the countless changes. For years, the damage to my spine and hips was getting worse, so I kept having to reduce my activities until I was about 80% chair/bedridden in severe pain and misery - and depression. After several surgeries and years of ongoing therapies, trying and adjusting medications, and learning what I can and cannot do (still learning 20 years after the accident), I finally found decent medical care and figured out things I can do to enjoy life again and manage my disabilities, pain levels, and muscle spasms and cramps. After years of atrophying and gaining weight despite reducing calories and eating healthy, I have been able to put together a therapeutic fitness routine to rebuild some physical capabilities and improve my mobility, strength, and endurance while also getting out and about more. That includes walking and some hiking on established trails. I'm not talking about 25-mile ruck marches with combat training exercises mixed in, and I'm not talking about climbing mountains or hiking all day off the beaten path like I wish I still could do. I walk routes of 1.5- to 3.0 miles around my home in a hilly area, almost entirely on asphalt roads or trails and concrete sidewalks. In public parks, the established hiking trails vary greatly in distance and usually are packed gravel, packed dirt, asphalt, grassy paths, or a combination of surfaces. In Ohio's Hocking Hills and Mill Creek Park, there are steps cut into the landscape made of stone, gravel, wood, packed dirt, and grass. Again, it's not climbing mountains, but it can include uneven terrain, steps of different height and depth, and some places can be slippery. For someone who has struggled with falling and fighting through pain and spasms to get out of bed or a chair, being able to walk outdoors and enjoy the scenery and fresh air again is thrilling! The TrailBuddy Trekking Poles give me the added confidence and stability support I need to be able to continue being active and working on my fitness. They look sporty and athletic, so I don't have to feel embarrassed using a cane or crutches -- and that can be a huge psychological factor for some people. I'm grateful to have my canes, crutches, and even an electric handicapped scooter when I need those devices, and I DO still need them all at times. When I want to feel a bit more like the athletic, physically fit, strong, active person I was the first 30 years of my life, grabbing my trekking poles to go for a walk or going to a park to hike in nature is a big deal, especially leaving the scooter at home and leaving the cane/crutches in the car. When I'm feeling really good, I can collapse the poles and store them inside their bag (in which I also keep spare tips and tips for different types of terrain), and I slip the bag into my light backpack or strap it across my back. The poles are lightweight. They're easy to adjust, and the licking mechanisms never have failed me or even slipped a little bit. I'm 6'0" tall and my weight has gone from 245-230 pounds. When I need to, I lean onto the poles for support, and they have always supported my weight without a problem. They're a great buy at a good price. I have never owned another pair of hiking poles, so I cannot compare with other brands, mechanisms, or materials. I used other people's poles a few times before buying my own, and I've checked out poles in sporting goods stores. I use tripods for my camera, binoculars and telescopes, so I've used collapsible devices with different kinds of locking mechanisms. I generally do not like adjustable/collapsible locking mechanisms that screw to tighten or loosen. The hinged flip-tabs on these poles actually have surprised me with how sturdy and reliable they are. They're adjustable, too, so you can tighten the locking tabs more or less depending on your preference. My wife, kids and grandkids have all used my poles, so they've been adjusted to different heights many times. The poles have markings on them to use as guides when adjusting. I know which markings I use for my comfort, and I can tell at a simple glance if the poles have been adjusted or not. I always check the locking mechanisms at the same time, and then I'm off! There can be some chafing on my hands around the wrist straps, but I prefer mine to be slightly snug. If I'm hiking, I keep gloves with me, and wearing gloves can reduce the chafing. All-in-all, I'm very happy with these walking poles for how I use them, and I recommend them to anyone who wants some mobility stability and support but doesn't need to worry about whether or not they're tough enough to make it to the top of Mount Everest. They might he good enough, but I'd probably take a backup set or two if I were going to do more strenuous and more rugged hiking and climbing. I also would seek advice from experienced climbers regarding the best equipment to use on rougher terrain.

These are everything I was looking for, easy adjustments, love the design, cork handles and overall durability. A great find, use them every day. They also give me a sense of safety and help with balance issues. They are light, compact, and great buy with the sale price, very easy assembly. I am a Grandma and these are helping me stay fit.

I am a 68 year old female. In good shape for my age, have had both hips replaced though, and love to hike. I cross country ski and snowshoe, Hiking by waterfalls, and on Rocky terrain is always a concern for falling. I have a very good walking stick, but the last time we walked by waterfalls, I realized that I needed something else. I decided to buy trekking poles. I reviewed a number of them on amazon, these were very well reviewed, and the price point was excellent so I thought why not? These poles are wonderful. I've attached several pictures. They have a very nice cork grip, which is big enough to accommodate small hands, or large man hands. The poles are very easy to adjust with lock in clips. I had my 240 lb husband lean on them, sturdy, no bending, well made. The fact that they come with different tips for snow, mud, rocks, flat terrain is an absolute bonus. Pull the rubber cap off, and you have a point end which would be very good for going in between rocks. They collapse small enough to put in the backpack, and they come with a nylon bag to store them in. One of the selling points for me too was the wide variety of colors they come in! You don't have to get basic black! Pick a color that makes you happy! Absolutely love these poles.

These hiking poles are quite adjustable and yet secure in the positions locked in. I find them very helpful.

These poles are an excellent purchase. I have now purchased two pair over the course of a couple of years. I bought them for a friend who is older and needs help getting around and she loves them so much I bought her the second pair to keep in her car and work for back-ups. The poles are light and strong. The adjustment brackets are very convenient and strong and have the feature of hash marks to help you recall where your length preference is in case you have to fold them up. The cork handle has proven very durable. I really suggest you consider these not just for hiking but for senior citizens that need a light weight walking stick for stability. Comes and assortment of tips for hikers and outdoors also some extras for regular day to day use. Excellent quality

I bought these to replace a pair bought years ago. My old ones had flimsy locks, and one of the sticks kept coming loose. These have a much stronger lock. I put my entire weight on it, and they held up. Love the color, and the bag they can go in.

These trekking poles are great! The length adjusts at two different areas on the poles. Once you get the screw tightness set for the clip securement, it stays and you merely unclip, extend the pole, and reclip. Our backyard is currently quite up and down with holes, septic lid, tree roots, etc. The trekking poles made me feel safer walking around it. The poles assemble easily. I (I’m the wife) had not walked on the road in our edition very much, but these poles helped me be able to get up to 1.9 miles one day! They can be used on the road, in mud, in grass, and in snow and come with an extra set of “cane” tips. We chose these aluminum poles because I read that aluminum can bend rather than simply breaking as carbon fiber can. I don’t like foam grips because I don’t feel they are sturdy enough. These cork grips feel sturdy, and the straps help the poles to feel more sturdy in my hands. The straps feel as if they might be neoprene. Poles are also easily adjusted.

Took these trekking poles on a moderately challenging hike in New England. They held up very well, the cork handle is super nice, and it's very easy to adjust, it just takes a little bit of practice and getting used to. Fits perfectly in my hiking bag as well. I also love the fact that it already comes with snow baskets for some snowshoeing come Winter.

Just received. First impression - Impressed. Well made, once adjusted as per instructions doesn't slip. Excellent attention to details in design and instructions. Good set of accessories (though I've ordered six pack of rubber tips along with poles as I expect to use these most). Will update once I start using them, over this weekend, hopefully.

低価格だがよくできており、ほとんどの場合、これで十分と思う。

La descrizione del peso è palesemente errata: "ogni bastoncino pesa solo 113 grammi, per un peso totale di circa 226 grammi per la coppia" Ogni bastoncino pesa sui 300g la coppia almeno 600g

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Très agréable à utiliser, pourrait être plus court pour mettre dans la valise!