EARTHTREKGEARFolding Collapsible Travel Hiking Trekking Pole

We have purchased both regular and shorter versions and these are the best for both everyday use and casual hiking. They are completely strong and solid when extended but fast and easy to pull apart sections to fold getting into car, so you don’t trip other diners in restaurants, in shopping cart at grocery store (bonus may help you reach items too high or far back on shelf). I use mine for uneven surfaces, steps with no handrail, on stairs with only one handrail and over longer distances less stress on knees and ankles. These can fold down at each connection, but I usually fold in thirds for multi stops when getting in and out of car. They will also fit in a tote or larger purse. These work much better for me than a cane and are the best and most practical walking sticks I’ve found.

Exactly as described.Lightweight - I carried in my backback all the time, and it doesn't take up much space.Opened up immediately and easily every time I took it out of the carry pouch to use it. No struggling.Folds up quickly and easily. A little stiff the first couple of times I used it, but after that easy-peasy.Fits easily into the little pouch, which stayed closed in the bag, with no accidental opening.Folds up really small - fits in luggage, my backpack, even a large handbag.Sturdy - I hiked through Volcano National Park and depended on this pole. It helped preserve my knees.Good grip - never slipped.The tips at the end of the pole prevents it from digging into the soil and causing erosion or degradation of hiking trails.I highly recommend this pole, although I'm looking at getting a pair for even more knee relief.Con - I'm short(154cm, 5'1") and this pole is a little too tall for me. It still worked, though.

For hiking in the woods near home, I would prefer my Buckthorn Hiking Staff for its overall stability and strength.But for hiking in Hawaii that requires me to fly there first, my Buckthorn stick cannot pass airport checkpoint and get into airplane.Therefore, the next best choice would be a colappsible pole like this one because it can fit in the bottom of my carry-on luggage (it's only 12 inches long).I rate this one the best of its kind because:1) It's strong enough for the purpose. People up to 200 lbs should have no problem trusting it.2) Light weight. It's not heavier than your notebook !!!3) Adjustable height at the top so that it fits most people. I think if you are between 5.0' to 6.5' you should be able to adjust it to your comfort.4) Good price. I meant for this design and quality, $26 is fair. In my view, a cheaper one with poor design and poor quality would be a waste of money.I would give it 5 stars, but I gave it 4 because I have an idea on how to modify and make it better.

It is light, folds up easily and could fit in my daypack. I carried it on plane with no problems. Gave me the extra support I needed on uneven surfaces and stairs. Will be taking it on all future adventures.

I love this pole for what it is and for what I bought it for. It is a harder ground walking stick due to being in sections. It makes noise each time it hits the ground because the pieces are not latched together. I actually use the click sound as a metronome for keeping a pace while hiking. The rubber handle and strap are fine. I did replace the rubber tip with a better one once it wore out. The mud/snow cap works really well at keeping the pole from sinking in too far and I have used it in muddy hikes and 8 + inches of snow hikes.This is not a trekking pole for off trail hiking, really soft ground, or deep mud or snow. It will stick and lift apart into sections which then will snap right back together when the tip comes unstuck. It is also not a pole for putting all of your weight on although I use it to climb up and over logs, banks, etc. without issues. I would not use it to ascend or descend rock faces etc., but it wasn't designed for that.I do not fold it up after each use so as not to stretch the elastic cord too much, but like the fact that I can do so and put it in luggage when I travel. Through more than 40 years of hiking, I used to never use any type of a stick or pole, even in mud or snow, but since I have started using this, I do not hike without it.

WOW! I find this style of hiking pole amazing because it is so easy to fold compactly, but more importantly it automatically opens in the exact places to instantly become a full size pole. It only takes one small step to secure each section. Collapsing the pole is so easy too, and takes about 3 seconds which is very convenient when on trails and streams. The material seems very durable and strong enough for my use. I like the easy comfortable handle grip. The tip is strong and simple. Other poles just seemed way to complicated with their tips, where this is simple and strong and fits my needs. The only comment is that it does not really shorten in size. I think they should make it shorter and add height, rather than making is tall and reducing height, simply because it may be too tall for most women, and that it does not seem to shorten. I am pleased that this folds to fit in my small day pack so I don't have to have it open when I don't need it, but can reach for it to open when I do want to use it on sections of water crossings etc where I want the extra balance and support. This goes in my category of "Best Products Purchased" and well worth the price. Other poles may be better for serious hikers going log distances, but for day hikes this is fantastic.

I have had one of these poles for 9 years and was thrilled to be able to by a second one from Dadas. I have MS and now require 2 walking poles.Benefits:- strong and durable- folds up small and can fit in a cross body purse - comes with a strap but I use a hair elastic as it is quicker- easily folds in half so it can sit next to me in the car, at a restaurant, on a plane- comes with a pointed and a standard walking tip but I have purchased other tips over the years to suit my various needs.- it is tall so i stand up straight when I use it. I call it "my stick" which worked better for me that cane when I had to start using it all of the time.- I wanted to fold it up smaller so I was able to substitute the hiking handle for a bike grip(purchased at dollar store)-After 9 years, several cruises, many flights and innumerable car rides, It was time to get a second stick - now I need two.my photos show the various ways this useful device makes my life so much easier.