Markanddonna Posted October 14, 2019 #1 Share Posted October 14, 2019 I'm looking for lightweight collapsible hiking or trekking poles. Any recommendations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slidergirl Posted October 14, 2019 #2 Share Posted October 14, 2019 Go to rei.com or backcountry.com I've got 2 pair of hiking poles - one set from Leki and one set from Black Diamond. Both are adjustable for height, but not collapsible. Both companies do have collapsible poles, though. I bought rubber tips to put on them for a little more stability. I've had them for probably 8 years now. Note: they aren't cheap... But, if you are going to use them over and over, it's worth it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisemom42 Posted October 14, 2019 #3 Share Posted October 14, 2019 I got some Leki collapsible poles this past summer for my Hadrian's wall walk. (Didn't walk the entire way but did do walks each day along the wall, some of it pretty craggy...) They worked well -- once I got the hang of it they were quite easy to assemble and collapse but I do recommend practicing with them before your trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clo Posted October 14, 2019 #4 Share Posted October 14, 2019 Where are you going? When we went to Antarctica they provided them. But we had already bought ours. We got them at REI and they weren't expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldubs Posted October 15, 2019 #5 Share Posted October 15, 2019 5 hours ago, slidergirl said: 2 hours ago, cruisemom42 said: 2 hours ago, clo said: Guys, My side question is about hiking poles vs a cane. Would you say the hiking poles would work well for someone who has pains in the knees when walking? OP _ sorry for the detour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clo Posted October 15, 2019 #6 Share Posted October 15, 2019 13 minutes ago, ldubs said: Guys, My side question is about hiking poles vs a cane. Would you say the hiking poles would work well for someone who has pains in the knees when walking? OP _ sorry for the detour. I have mild/early rheumatoid arthritis and have wondered about a walking stick a la Maggie Smith. I do know the trekking poles helped me a lot but not sure I want to mess with them on paved areas. I'll be interested in all the replies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floridiana Posted October 15, 2019 #7 Share Posted October 15, 2019 Mine have rubber 'boots'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisemom42 Posted October 15, 2019 #8 Share Posted October 15, 2019 1 hour ago, ldubs said: Guys, My side question is about hiking poles vs a cane. Would you say the hiking poles would work well for someone who has pains in the knees when walking? OP _ sorry for the detour. Sorry, I've only used mine for the walking/hiking along the wall; they were a help both for support and balance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slidergirl Posted October 15, 2019 #9 Share Posted October 15, 2019 4 hours ago, clo said: Where are you going? When we went to Antarctica they provided them. But we had already bought ours. We got them at REI and they weren't expensive. Some may consider $100+ expensive... I lucked out as I bought mine at 2 of their big sales at REI. I use backcountry.com as they are a local employer (100+ employees are just 1/2 mile away). Even though they are internet-based, I am still "shopping local." For the cane vs poles: I really can't say. I like poles because I get a bit more balance from them. Last month, I didn't take them with me camping - I thought we were going to just sit and drink and puff a little. We went on a very little "hike" that crossed a stream - I slipped and fell in the stream!!! I sure could have used the poles then!!! I had to use a cane for a year when I shattered my left leg and had to learn to walk properly again when it was rebuilt. I can't say it worked for balance as I found myself leaning a bit too much on it than I should have, I think, as I got better and better. It was OK for pavement, but it would not have been adequate on a trail, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clo Posted October 15, 2019 #10 Share Posted October 15, 2019 13 minutes ago, slidergirl said: For the cane vs poles: GREAT info! Thanks. I've considered one of these 🙂 A rancher we know recommended them. https://www.fashionablecanes.com/Bull_Organ_Penis_Walking_Cane.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slidergirl Posted October 15, 2019 #11 Share Posted October 15, 2019 7 minutes ago, clo said: GREAT info! Thanks. I've considered one of these 🙂 A rancher we know recommended them. https://www.fashionablecanes.com/Bull_Organ_Penis_Walking_Cane.html I bought my canes from that website. A Carbon fiber folding cane, a House flame cane, a foo foo flower cane (for "formal" occasions 😉 ) Yes, the penis cane was always there and seemed to be an interesting choice. I think House bought one in an episode... I had the regular "bumper" on the carbon fiber cane changed to a bumper with a foldout ice "pick" end. Saved my rear end a few times during the winter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clo Posted October 15, 2019 #12 Share Posted October 15, 2019 1 minute ago, slidergirl said: I bought my canes from that website. A Carbon fiber folding cane, a House flame cane, a foo foo flower cane (for "formal" occasions 😉 ) Yes, the penis cane was always there and seemed to be an interesting choice. I think House bought one in an episode... I had the regular "bumper" on the carbon fiber cane changed to a bumper with a foldout ice "pick" end. Saved my rear end a few times during the winter! I really appreciate your input. I'm feeling like I need to do something. I've fallen about four times in a few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted October 15, 2019 #13 Share Posted October 15, 2019 Like the look of some of their canes, but shipping to Australia makes it prohibitive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clo Posted October 15, 2019 #14 Share Posted October 15, 2019 12 minutes ago, GUT2407 said: Like the look of some of their canes, but shipping to Australia makes it prohibitive Perhaps add Australia to your google. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted October 15, 2019 #15 Share Posted October 15, 2019 9 minutes ago, clo said: Perhaps add Australia to your google. Yeah there is no lack of canes here, but a couple of those I have never seen before , but $70 US for postage, Eeeeeek. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clo Posted October 15, 2019 #16 Share Posted October 15, 2019 37 minutes ago, GUT2407 said: Like the look of some of their canes, but shipping to Australia makes it prohibitive I didn't dig into this site. http://www.bogong.com.au/info/content/trekking-poles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldubs Posted October 15, 2019 #17 Share Posted October 15, 2019 19 hours ago, slidergirl said: For the cane vs poles: I really can't say. I like poles because I get a bit more balance from them. Last month, I didn't take them with me camping - I thought we were going to just sit and drink and puff a little. We went on a very little "hike" that crossed a stream - I slipped and fell in the stream!!! I sure could have used the poles then!!! I had to use a cane for a year when I shattered my left leg and had to learn to walk properly again when it was rebuilt. I can't say it worked for balance as I found myself leaning a bit too much on it than I should have, I think, as I got better and better. It was OK for pavement, but it would not have been adequate on a trail, I think. Sounds like the poles are better for balance. I'm concluding that a cane would probably be better for general use with a bad knee. Thx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted October 16, 2019 #18 Share Posted October 16, 2019 21 hours ago, clo said: I didn't dig into this site. http://www.bogong.com.au/info/content/trekking-poles It was the walking sticks I was looking it, hiking poles are great for relief and hiking, not so great, in my experience, if falling is your problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slidergirl Posted October 16, 2019 #19 Share Posted October 16, 2019 1 hour ago, GUT2407 said: It was the walking sticks I was looking it, hiking poles are great for relief and hiking, not so great, in my experience, if falling is your problem Well, on the way back from our little hike, my friend gave her hiking poles to use when we crossed the stream again - I almost fell again, but poles kept me upright... so, YMMV 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Hag Posted October 16, 2019 #20 Share Posted October 16, 2019 13 hours ago, GUT2407 said: It was the walking sticks I was looking it, hiking poles are great for relief and hiking, not so great, in my experience, if falling is your problem I'm a klutz, and I tend to fall. I've never fallen when I'm actually using my hiking poles. The added stability seems to do the trick for me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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