Gear Instruction

How to Replace Sections on Freevane Panther Folding Carbon Trekking Poles

How to Replace Sections on Freevane Panther Fol...

A step-by-step guide for replacing Section 1, Section 4, and Section 5 on Panther folding trekking poles.

How to Replace Sections on Freevane Panther Fol...

A step-by-step guide for replacing Section 1, Section 4, and Section 5 on Panther folding trekking poles.

Anti-Shock Trekking Poles—Worth It?

Anti-Shock Trekking Poles—Worth It?

Helpful for sensitive joints on long downs; otherwise the right length, strap use, and cork grips solve most comfort issues—without extra weight.

Anti-Shock Trekking Poles—Worth It?

Helpful for sensitive joints on long downs; otherwise the right length, strap use, and cork grips solve most comfort issues—without extra weight.

Stream & River Crossings with Poles

Stream & River Crossings with Poles

Scout for wide/shallower lines, unbuckle your pack, set poles a touch longer, and keep three points of contact moving one at a time.

Stream & River Crossings with Poles

Scout for wide/shallower lines, unbuckle your pack, set poles a touch longer, and keep three points of contact moving one at a time.

Sidehill Hiking with Trekking Poles

Sidehill Hiking with Trekking Poles

On traverses, set a short uphill and slightly longer downhill pole, plant near your feet, and use baskets sized for the surface.

Sidehill Hiking with Trekking Poles

On traverses, set a short uphill and slightly longer downhill pole, plant near your feet, and use baskets sized for the surface.

Ultralight Trekking Poles: Ounces vs Real Life

Ultralight Trekking Poles: Ounces vs Real Life

Weight’s great, but stiffness, pack length, and adjustability matter just as much. Choose Z-fold for tiny pack size; telescoping for fine length control.

Ultralight Trekking Poles: Ounces vs Real Life

Weight’s great, but stiffness, pack length, and adjustability matter just as much. Choose Z-fold for tiny pack size; telescoping for fine length control.

Trekking Pole Lock Slipping? Here’s the 5-Minute Fix

Trekking Pole Lock Slipping? Here’s the 5-Minut...

Why it happens: dust, sunscreen, or moisture on the inner tube; lever tension too loose; twist expander glazed. Quick checklist Clean & dry: Wipe sections inside/out with a damp cloth;...

Trekking Pole Lock Slipping? Here’s the 5-Minut...

Why it happens: dust, sunscreen, or moisture on the inner tube; lever tension too loose; twist expander glazed. Quick checklist Clean & dry: Wipe sections inside/out with a damp cloth;...