Women’s Trekking-Pole Sizing & Grip Fit

Forget complicated charts. Use these quick checks to size poles and choose a grip that actually feels good mile after mile.

Length—start with the 90° rule

• On flat ground with arms at your side, set pole length so your elbow bends to ~90°.
• Climbs: minus 5–10 cm. Descents: plus 2–5 cm.

Grip size & material

• You should wrap your hand without overstretching the fingers.
• Cork conforms to your hand, stays drier than foam, and keeps a secure feel in hot/cold swings.
• Extended grips let you choke down quickly on short step-ups.

Straps that don’t chafe

• Enter hand from below and grip over the strap; adjust so it supports your palm without pinching.
• Loosen a notch for thicker gloves.

Weight & packability

• If you stash poles often (photography, kids, scrambles), Z-fold models that pack to 14.6" are super convenient.
• If you fine-tune length frequently, telescoping models win.

Shop the gear

• Folding Carbon 3K (packs small) → https://freevane.com/products/folding-carbon-trekking-poles-3k-ultra-strong
• Telescoping Carbon 3K (wide range) → https://freevane.com/products/telescoping-carbon-trekking-poles-3k

FAQs

• Are women’s-specific poles necessary? Not always—fit and comfort matter most.
• Cork vs EVA? Cork for comfort/dry feel; EVA foam is light and soft but holds a bit more moisture.