TrailBuddy Trekking Poles – Lightweight 7075 Aluminum Hiking Poles for Women, Men & Seniors – Collapsible or Foldable 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.

I bought these for my husband 2 years ago because he is blind. He still moves around on his own and goes to his garden. So these came in handy for him to move around outside the house and in his garden freely. He can adjust it how high he likes and it is very sturdy! It has a very comfortable handle. At first we didn't realise that the part for tightening the joints could be tightened, so he tried using tape to keep it from folding down while he was walking 😅. At that time I thought I needed to buy him something else, until one day I looked at it and started turning the nut on it and realised it got tight to keep the clip in place so the stick would not close on its own... when you don't know about something! Since that time, there has been no problem, he has been using just the one stick everyday since I bought it in 2022... the other one is practically new, he barely uses that one, only to go out, when he remembers to take it! Earlier this year I bought a few parts for it, because the tip had wore out... the rubber part at the bottom. The tip itself started to take some beating since he was using it without the rubber for quite sometime. I bought some of the steel tips as well, but I haven't had to replace it yet. I just put a new rubber tip on it for him and he's good to go again! All it needs now is a paint job and it will be like new. This stick really gets a lot of beating! It is well made, strong, sturdy, light weight, folds and opens easily and gets the job done... there is a little rusting on the metal part on the nut, other than that there is nothing bad I can say about this walking stick. 5 💫💫💫💫💫stars! Highly recommend it!

At 82 years old, I’m always looking for gear that helps with balance and confidence, and these TrailBuddy Trekking Poles have been a wonderful addition to my walks. I often walk the botanical gardens in Ventura, CA, which includes uphill paths and a canyon climb, and these poles have made a noticeable difference. They are lightweight yet very sturdy, and the 7075 aluminum construction feels solid and dependable. I really appreciate how easy they are to adjust and collapse—they fit nicely in the car and are quick to set up when I arrive. The grips are comfortable, even on longer walks, and the wrist straps add extra security. Most importantly, these poles help reduce strain on my knees and give me much better stability on uneven and sloped terrain. For seniors, casual walkers, or anyone who wants extra balance and support, these trekking poles are an excellent choice. I highly recommend them—they’ve made my uphill walks much more enjoyable and confident.

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。

購入後、1回雪道のハイキングで使用しました。特に不都合なく使えました。レバー式は調節の動作が楽でいいですね。ボタンロックやツイスト式は力が必要なため、非力な私には大変でした。 レバー部品の銀色のネジが緩いとポールがしっかり留まらず、使用中に長さが短くてなってしまいます。ネジを締めてみたら、大丈夫でした。その調節に慣れるまでは少しコツがいりそうですが、慣れれば問題ありません。(購入直後はレバーでロックしても留まらず、不良品かと焦りました) 逆に、ネジをキツく締めすぎると、レバーがロックの負荷に耐えきれずプラスチックが割れてしまいそうな気がしました。特に気温の低い時期は気をつけて使いたいです。 ケース、スノーバスケット、予備の先端カバーなども付属していて、コスパいいです。 カーボン製や有名ブランドのアルミ製に比べてしまえば重いですが、使用中は重さを感じません。頑丈そうなので、雑に扱っても壊れなそうな感じが大雑把な自分に向いてます。この値段なら、充分です。 ハイキングにガンガン使っていきたいです。

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

Très agréable à utiliser, pourrait être plus court pour mettre dans la valise!