Leki Corklight Trekking Poles

With many trekking poles on the market, one standout to consider is Leki’s Corklight poles. The lightweight poles offer superior strength and durability while clocking in at a remarkable 1 pound, 3 ounces per pair.

The poles allow for length adjustment, making it easy to switch from uphill to downhill mode and vice versa, or to allow someone of a different height to borrow your poles. The SpeedLock feature supports up to 192 pounds on the trail.

The grips on the poles are Aergon design, meaning they’re perfectly contoured to the hands, yet are edgeless, so they won’t leave you with sore spots or — worse — blisters after hours of hiking.

These poles are beloved for comfortable ergonomics, a decent price point and extreme durability despite the light weight. They absorb shock well, and can take significant wear and tear — many users report keeping them for many years, putting hundreds of miles of hard hiking on them without any breakage.