Trekking Poles | Carbon

Take a load off

If you’ve ever walked back-to-back 20-mile days or tackled a steep descent with a 60-litre rucksack, you’ll know what a godsend a decent pair of trekking poles can be. These lightweight carbon ones from Silva weigh just 400g, and can be shortened down to 67cm long for easy stowage. The soft-touch cork handles are comfortable for all-day use in hot or cold conditions, and you’ve also got foam sections below the main grips. Combined with the adjustable wrist straps, these should help you on the uphills. The telescopic joints use the flick-lock system, which some of the long-distance walkers on the WildBounds team reckon are more reliable than twist-lock poles. The hard-wearing carbide tips are replaceable, and each set of poles comes with snow baskets and rubber tips for road walking.