There was a time, more than a decade ago, when I couldn’t understand why people used trekking poles. I thought they seemed unnecessary and cumbersome. But these days, I always pack my poles for ...

Whether or not hikers should be using trekking poles has been debated in the outdoor community for years. While durable poles can be expensive, the benefits certainly outweigh the drawbacks.

It also means that when you are hiking, your pole is heavy and cumbersome because it has a tent wrapped around it. This is a solution looking for a problem and is not something I'd be interested ...