TheFitLife Trekking Poles - Lightweight 7075 Aluminum Hiking Sticks with Cork Grips, Adjustable Telescopic Design, Metal Flip Lock for Men & Women - Perfect for Hiking, Walking, Camping & Backpacking

Great hiking poles! Lightweight, sturdy, and comfortable. Fast shipping and helpful customer service. Highly recommend!

The media could not be loaded. Recently, I've noticed other buyers sending Q&A inquiries about trekking poles, and as a hiking enthusiast, I'd like to share some of my own experiences and reviews for other buyers to consider. First, let's address a few questions:1.What's the difference between a stick picked up from the side of the road and a trekking pole?2.Do trekking poles really work?3.Should you use one or two?For the first question, I can simply say that in terms of cost-effectiveness, the stick wins hands down. However, when it comes to professionalism and safety, trekking poles are indispensable.For the second question, trekking poles are extremely useful. Their most basic function is to help users maintain balance, save energy, and reduce wear and tear between muscles and joints.For the third question, of course, you should use two. Trekking poles essentially mimic the limbs of animals, allowing you to maintain balance while using them. After all, animals with three legs don't walk any more stably than two-legged humans.Now, let's get back to this product. I've been using it for about 2 months (which is actually four long-distance hikes), and I'll analyze some important attributes of trekking poles one by one:1. Durability. This is the most important attribute of trekking poles. Imagine being on a long-distance hike and your trekking pole breaks or bends to the point of being unusable; it would significantly impact the progress and experience of your entire journey. Therefore, choosing a pair of sturdy and durable trekking poles is especially important. The main materials for trekking poles on the market are aluminum alloy and carbon fiber. If you consider durability, aluminum alloy is the first choice. In fact, carbon fiber can withstand more weight vertically than aluminum alloy, but when it comes to lateral force, aluminum alloy is more reliable. For example, if the lateral force is too great, carbon fiber will break, which can cause a person to suddenly lose their balance and fall, which is very dangerous. Aluminum alloy will only slowly bend, providing a buffer and being more reliable in terms of safety. So for inexperienced users or those who like to challenge themselves, I would recommend using aluminum poles. This product uses 7075 aluminum alloy, which is arguably the best material for trekking poles on the market, making the product's durability and safety completely trustworthy.2. Lightweight. Especially for long-distance hiking, the lighter the trekking pole, the better. Imagine holding a 10-pound dumbbell for a long walk compared to holding a 5-pound dumbbell for the same distance; the difference is significant. Even a difference of just 0.1 pounds can save a considerable amount of energy during long hikes or mountain climbing. Thanks to the 7075 aluminum alloy material, this trekking pole is much lighter than other aluminum alloy trekking poles. Of course, if you place a high value on lightness or are only going on short hikes or trips, carbon fiber trekking poles would be more suitable. However, considering the cost and the safety and durability I mentioned earlier, this product offers a higher cost-performance ratio.3. Comfort. Imagine holding a soft, comfortable handle for a long time versus holding a stiff one; which would you prefer? Holding something for an extended period not only makes your hand tired but also makes it sweat, which can negatively affect your hiking experience. This product features a cork handle with an additional EVA foam extension, which is very comfortable to use and absorbs sweat. The extended EVA handle also makes it more convenient for us to adjust our posture during uphill and downhill hikes, which many other trekking poles do not have.4. Ease of use. This point is also very important, but I'm mentioning it here mainly because most trekking poles on the market are now very easy to use, so there's not much difference. If I had to say something, it would be that for long-distance hiking enthusiasts or beginners, the first choice should be trekking poles with a flip lock(lever lock) locking mechanism, as they are more convenient and safer. I would not recommend trekking poles with a twist lock locking mechanism, as its locking principle is not as safe, and it's not easy to operate when wearing gloves.5. Cost-effectiveness. First, if you are a buyer who is particularly sensitive to brands, you can ignore everything I've said above. The main big brands on the market, such as B**D**, L*K*, N***, etc., all have serious brand premiums. If you are not sensitive to brands, I really recommend this product. I've bought many different trekking poles on Amazon, and this one is, by far, the most cost-effective in my opinion, in terms of material, workmanship, and design.Here's an additional tip for choosing trekking poles:There are many trekking poles on Amazon that claim to use 7075 aluminum alloy, but most of them are fake. They are actually using 6061 aluminum alloy.First, 7075 aluminum alloy is very expensive, so it's very unlikely that trekking poles costing only a few tens of dollars would use 7075 aluminum alloy; it's not cost-effective.Second, since 6061 aluminum alloy is not as strong as 7075 aluminum alloy, to maintain rigidity, trekking poles made from 6061 aluminum alloy are usually made thicker, otherwise, they are prone to breaking. As a result, trekking poles made from 6061 aluminum alloy tend to be thicker, with a diameter of about 0.65-0.7 inches.Finally, let me summarize:Durability: 5 stars (using 7075 aluminum alloy)Lightweight: 4.5 stars (using 7075 aluminum alloy; of course, carbon fiber is the lightest)Comfort: 5 stars (soft wrist strap and cork handle, with an extended soft foam handle)Ease of use: 5 stars (Flip lock, and it's metal, very durable)Cost-effectiveness: 5 stars (less than $40, with a one-year warranty)

These worked out nicely. I never used walking sticks but decided to try them out since we were going for a hike on a couple AT trails. These saved me from falling on more than one occasion. They were also indispensable when going up and over some areas or to keep me more upright when going up and downhill. There was no time when the locking mechanism failed (thankfully!). In fact, I'm pleasantly surprised they held up considering how much of my (over)weight self had to rely on it for stability. Highly recommend!

It’s good looking and high quality. I went to hiking this Saturday and it really helped me a lot. It is light and easy to carry.

The external locking devices are better than the internal ones on previous models. Less likely to wear out and kinder on the paintwork.