- 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 bought these last year for my husband and I before a trip to the Grand Canyon, Bryce & Zion National Parks. I am 72, and in decent shape, but these poles were fantastic going up and down some of the trails out there! Helped keep me steady on my feet while walking over small rocks, hard sand, and steep, wet inclines. Used them again last week while hiking in the Adirondacks after having several days of rain. They are sturdy yet lightweight, easy to adjust, come with a nice bag to put them in, and fit in my suitcase! Such a great deal too.

After torturous hours of reviewing polls from different websites for features and pricing, I bought these walking poles (black) for trekking the rugged terrain at my ranch. There's a lot of difficulty here.. uneven uphill and downhill, boulders, small rocks, slippery rock chips, dirt and sometimes muddy spots... It's just overall a very unpredictable and exhausting terrain to navigate. I am a woman over 65 and actively managing my ranch. The last few fence checks done at the higher bluffs and elevations, I began having some troubles with "gravity". ;) Sooo, I bought these poles to assist with uplifts and balance (wise at my age but a bit defeating to the ego). The poles arrived within 2 days of ordering and were nicely boxed and packaged. As always, I read all the inserts, instructions, and labels before beginning. Here's what I found...Pros:First, the color brochure is nicely done with only 1 problem (see Cons). The brochure is a combination of customer services info (nice!), how to get replacement parts (nice!), descriptive details, and instructions for assembling and using the poles. The manufacturer includes lots of value-added accessories: snow feet "baskets", mud baskets, and a spare pair of rubber tips for hiking on hard, flat, or rocky areas. I love that they included a tip (no pun intended) for using rubber tips at places like Machu Pichu to protect the terrain. Very thoughtful. Also included is a storage bag with a slide-adjust toggle closure and an adjustable carrying strap. The bag is very light weight and feels like it's probably water resistant. All these extras are so nicely accommodating for the consumer.Cons (assembly):For the pole height I followed the recommended height and length (46" for a 5'8" person). That's when the frustrations began...Very difficult to unscrew the adjustment screws! I assume they are machine-tightened before packaging because I couldn't get them to budge. First I tried a grippy pad. No go. Then I tried a pair of channel locks with padded tips. Success. After 20+ minutes of making height adjustments, testing, repeating, I FINALLY got the poles assembled in matching heights. BUT, they were too tall! OHMYGOSH, I had to re-do the entire process again. I shortened the recommended height by about 1/2" then tested the poles outside on several sets of stairs, each with different configurations, risers, building materials, etc. The shortened height on the poles worked well up and down the stairs with the standard rubber feet.Cons (a print issue):The brochure is a good read except for the section titled "Uphill or Downhill". The gradient blue fill behind the white text fades off into oblivion on the part where the light side of the blue background color. The white text on light blue background makes this section difficult to read.With all the well-thought out accessories included, I hope the manufacturer might consider including a small pouch for carrying the spare gear, i.e. alternate baskets. Also, please consider including a shorty 7/16" wrench or other tool for making screw adjustments during trekking. It is possible, in some geographic trekking locations, one will encounter different types of ground conditions, e.g. snow in some spots and mud in others. It would oh-so helpful to have that little pouch on hand to carry the alternate baskets and the small tool for adjusting height for uphill/downhill. I bought a short 7/16" wrench to carry on my treks. I had an old small cosmetic bag (approx 4"x4") that I attached to one of the poles with a zip-tie. Now I've got all the gear with me, just in case.Bottom line: these are GREAT POLES with supportive customer services and an overall highly recommended product!

These were awesome on a recent long hike over hilly terrain, as well as on streets. Sometimes I walk with a cane, but I don't like it. I wanted greater stability, and these poles delivered. I like the adjustability, to match length with personal height, giving me the right leverage to use these without getting arm fatigue.Assembly was quick and easy, and the sticks fold into the provided case when traveling. The materials seem sturdy, and the clips held the poles in place over some rough terrain - no slipping. I like the options for the end points, too. You have rubber cups, you have a strong steel spike, and you even have mud/snow adapters, for all sorts of weather. I mostly used the rubber cups, but changing the tips seemed easy if I needed that.To be clear, I am a big guy, so saying the poles did NOT bend at any point is super-important. You get a workout for your arms, too, which I actually liked. I could "dig in" to uneven ground and kind of pull myself along going up hills. I was also much more steady on the downhills, putting the sticks ahead like "brakes."Want to keep up with the kids at Disney? Hike along in a park and not fall behind? Get these. I promise you will be faster and you will get more use than you might imagine. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

I've had these since 2019 and love them! They are so going strong sheet so many years. I bought a set for my teen too. I highly recommend them. Easy to use. Lightweight. Comfortable. Durable. Adjustable to find the perfect height.

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.

I love these trekking poles. They provide great exercise when you're walking. It's almost like you're using elliptical since you using your arms I've seen people use them in various ways but I use them by putting one forward and then the other as I walk. They don't pull you forward but they support you. I've used them walking up and down hills. I've walked down hills that were covered in slippery fall leaves, they kept me from slipping. I love that they have various colors to choose from. They're very durable and strong. Not heavy. They are lightweight aluminum. They have different tips that you can place on the bottom for various terrains. I love that the hand grips have cork on them which makes them a nice, comfortable grip and they have a strap to put around your wrist in case somehow you would let go, it won't drop to the ground. They are adjustable to any height you want. They have a plastic clip that stays on one pole but it has a little hook which you can connect the other pole so when you store them, they don't fall down, they stay together. They can be adjusted down to compact to take them with you to the park or wherever you may be wanting to walk. It's very easy to assemble. I do recommend them and have recommended them to several people. Some people say oh I don't need that, I can walk on my own. I told them it's not a walking aid but it can provide stability. Mainly it's fun to use them because you're using your arms which gives you extra exercise to burn more calories. I see more and more people of all ages using them for that purpose.

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!