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<h2>Introduction</h2>
A pair of robust walking poles is as indispensable to a hiker as his trail shoes, insulation clothing, backpack, flashlight, and nutrition packs amongst other things. Walking poles offer stability, especially when tramping on rugged or steep paths and also relieve the strain on knees, ankles and hips considerably when going downhill.

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<h2><a href="http://geni.us/P1GFR" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">1. TheFitLife Nordic Walking mountaineering Anti Shock Hiking Trekking Walking Trail Poles, 2-pack, Folding Collapsible Alpenstocks, ultralight for travel mountaineering</a></h2>

<a href="http://geni.us/P1GFR"><img src="http://bestofgears.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Walking-Poles-1-150x150.jpg" alt="TheFitLife Nordic Walking mountaineering Anti Shock Hiking Trekking Walking Trail Poles, 2-pack, Folding Collapsible Alpenstocks, ultralight for travel mountaineering" width="150" height="150" class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-535" /></a>Mountaineers and hikers will find the Nordic Hiking, Trekking, Walking Trail poles from Life & Fit immensely handy as the telescoping shafts can be extended or collapsed as per one’s convenience. Fabricated out of aviation grade aluminum, this walking pole pair is extremely hardy and highly resistant to impacts.

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<h2>FEATURES</h2>
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<li>Made from ‘6 Series aviation aluminum material’</li>
<li>Eva foam handle grip with straps</li>
<li>Extendable up to a maximum of 135cm (53”)</li>
<li>Collapsible to a minimum of 65cm (26”)</li>
<li>Primary and secondary grips</li>
<li>Transposable tips </li>
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<h2>PROS</h2>
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<li>Telescoping poles furnish support and stability</li>
<li>Offers relief from muscle stiffness and joint pains</li>
<li>Antiskid mechanism prevents slips and falls</li>
<li>Shock absorbing systems reduces impacts</li>
<li>Helps improve momentum </li>
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<h2>CONS</h2>
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<li>Wrist straps are prone to coming undone</li>
<li>The handles made from hard plastic may not provide proper cushioning</li>
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<h2><a href="http://geni.us/WjsISX" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">2. TheFitLife Trekking Poles Folding Compact and Ultralight Collapsible Adjustable Perfect for Hiking Walking Backpacking Mountaineering and Climbing Lightweight</a></h2>

<a href="http://geni.us/WjsISX"><img src="http://bestofgears.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Walking-Poles-2-150x150.jpg" alt="TheFitLife Trekking Poles Folding Compact and Ultralight Collapsible Adjustable Perfect for Hiking Walking Backpacking Mountaineering and Climbing Lightweight" width="150" height="150" class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-532" /></a>This FitLife Trekking Poles are extremely versatile as these are fully extensible and collapsible as well as long lasting. This pair can be used by children as well as adults as the ergonomically designed EVA foam handle along with wrist wrap allows for customized grip.

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<h2>FEATURES</h2>
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<li>Pole with 5-section</li>
<li>Aviation grade aluminum and carbon fiber construction</li>
<li>Weight of each pole: 330g</li>
<li>Twist lock and pushbutton lock</li>
<li>Tungsten steel rod tip</li>
<li>Compressible length: 37cm</li>
<li>Extensible length: 115cm-135cm</li>
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<h2>PROS</h2>
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<li>Measuring scale for figuring out customized length</li>
<li>Two sections can be removed for shortening pole</li>
<li>Ultralight, durable, and compact</li>
<li>Convenient and fast assembling and dismantling</li>
<li>Modifiable tip for using on different terrains</li>
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<h2>CONS</h2>
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<li>Instruction manual is not provided</li>
<li>Becomes loose even after tightening the lower sections</li>
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<h2><a href="http://geni.us/eglh" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">3. LotFancy Trekking Poles - Ultralight Walking Hiking Sticks for Women/ Men, Extra Rubber Tips Included (1 Pair)</a></h2>

<a href="http://geni.us/eglh"><img src="http://bestofgears.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Walking-Poles-3-150x150.jpg" alt="LotFancy Trekking Poles - Ultralight Walking Hiking Sticks for Women/ Men, Extra Rubber Tips Included (1 Pair)" width="150" height="150" class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-533" /></a>The trekking poles by LotFancy are surely one of the most performance oriented walking shaft pair that hikers can opt for. Crafted from aircraft grade aluminum with tungsten steel tip, these trail poles are hardwearing and lightweight and come with attachments for using on any terrain.

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<h2>FEATURES</h2>
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<li>Durable construction</li>
<li>Tungsten tip resists wear and tear</li>
<li>EVA foam handle</li>
<li>Flexible wrist strap of nylon</li>
<li>Dual flip locks</li>
<li>Sticks have marked scales</li>
<li>2 tungsten steel tips, 2 mud caps, 2 snow caps, and 2 rubberized tips provided</li>
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<h2>PROS</h2>
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<li>Expansible and contractible</li>
<li>Tips and caps for hiking on different kinds of terrains</li>
<li>EVA foam handle permits comfortable grip</li>
<li>Wrist wrap on handle offers enhanced grip</li>
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<h2>CONS</h2>
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<li>The flip locks may sometimes not let the stick to be extended</li>
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<h2><a href="http://geni.us/mug1s" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">4. Short Person’s Trekking Poles / Folding Collapsible / Hiking Poles / Walking Sticks by Sterling Endurance (buy 1 pole or 2 poles) by Sterling Endurance</a></h2>

<a href="http://geni.us/mug1s"><img src="http://bestofgears.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Walking-Poles-4-150x150.jpg" alt="Short Person’s Trekking Poles / Folding Collapsible / Hiking Poles / Walking Sticks by Sterling Endurance (buy 1 pole or 2 poles) by Sterling Endurance" width="150" height="150" class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-534" /></a>The trekking poles from Sterling Endurance will perfectly suit hikers and mountaineers whose height ranges from 4’6” -5’3”. Constructed from pure 7075-T6 aluminum alloy, these trail poles last long and can be contracted down for sliding inside backpack.

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<h2>FEATURES</h2>
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<li>Hardy construction</li>
<li>Fully extendable and collapsible</li>
<li>Foldable</li>
<li>Ultralight: each staff weighs 8.9 ounce</li>
<li>Eva foam handle</li>
<li>Adaptable strap  </li>
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<h2>PROS</h2>
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<li>Supremely suitable for use by shorter people</li>
<li>Can be extended or contracted in a range of 35”-44”</li>
<li>Collapsible for packing convenience</li>
<li>Extremely lightweight: can be easily carried along</li>
<li>EVA foam handle furnishes good grip and absorbs sweat </li>
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<h2>CONS</h2>
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<li>Tall people might find the walking poles a tad inconvenient to use</li>
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<h2>Conclusion</h2>
<P>Nothing can replace the convenience that walking poles offer when you are traipsing along a rugged or precipitous trail. The two different walking poles from FitLife and the ones from LotFancy and ‘Sterling Endurance’ whose prices ranged from $20-$50, were durable, lightweight, impact resistant, and telescoping.