Gear Instruction

How to Clean & Maintain Cork Trekking Pole Grips (Without Ruining the Feel)

How to Clean & Maintain Cork Trekking Pole Grip...

Cork likes gentle care: wipe sweat after hikes, wash with mild soap and a soft sponge, spot-sand only if needed, then seal lightly to keep dirt out. Avoid soaking, harsh...

How to Clean & Maintain Cork Trekking Pole Grip...

Cork likes gentle care: wipe sweat after hikes, wash with mild soap and a soft sponge, spot-sand only if needed, then seal lightly to keep dirt out. Avoid soaking, harsh...

Snowshoeing with Trekking Poles (No Sink, No Fuss)

Snowshoeing with Trekking Poles (No Sink, No Fuss)

Use snow baskets, keep elbows ~90° on flats, shorten for climbs, lengthen for descents, and tighten lever locks for cold-weather bite.

Snowshoeing with Trekking Poles (No Sink, No Fuss)

Use snow baskets, keep elbows ~90° on flats, shorten for climbs, lengthen for descents, and tighten lever locks for cold-weather bite.

How to Replace Carbide Tips on Trekking Poles (Without Wrecking the Shaft)

How to Replace Carbide Tips on Trekking Poles (...

Replace when tips are rounded or loose. Warm the housing, pull straight, press the new tip fully—then test on firm ground.

How to Replace Carbide Tips on Trekking Poles (...

Replace when tips are rounded or loose. Warm the housing, pull straight, press the new tip fully—then test on firm ground.

Trekking-Pole Ferrules: The Small Part Doing Big Work

Trekking-Pole Ferrules: The Small Part Doing Bi...

The ferrule anchors the carbide tip. If it loosens, cracks, or misaligns baskets, replace the tip unit.

Trekking-Pole Ferrules: The Small Part Doing Bi...

The ferrule anchors the carbide tip. If it loosens, cracks, or misaligns baskets, replace the tip unit.

Trekking Pole Length Guide: The 90-Degree Rule, Plus a Handy Size Chart

Trekking Pole Length Guide: The 90-Degree Rule,...

Fit trekking poles the right way with the 90-degree rule, then fine-tune for climbs and descents. Includes a height chart as a starting point only.

Trekking Pole Length Guide: The 90-Degree Rule,...

Fit trekking poles the right way with the 90-degree rule, then fine-tune for climbs and descents. Includes a height chart as a starting point only.

Can You Bring Trekking Poles in a Carry-On? 2026 TSA Rules Update

Can You Bring Trekking Poles in a Carry-On? 202...

TSA now lists blunt-tipped hiking poles as allowed in carry-on. Learn what’s allowed, what’s not, and smart packing tips before you fly.

Can You Bring Trekking Poles in a Carry-On? 202...

TSA now lists blunt-tipped hiking poles as allowed in carry-on. Learn what’s allowed, what’s not, and smart packing tips before you fly.