{"id":15472,"date":"2022-04-04T16:22:41","date_gmt":"2022-04-04T14:22:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.countryfile.com\/?p=111430"},"modified":"2022-04-04T16:43:16","modified_gmt":"2022-04-04T14:43:16","slug":"best-walking-poles-tested-and-reviewed-in-2022","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbccountryfile\/rss_feed\/best-walking-poles-tested-and-reviewed-in-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Best walking poles tested and reviewed in 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Pat Kinsella\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Monday, 04 April 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Hiking poles help reduce strain on joints, improve balance and stability on uneven or treacherous ground, and provide support \u2013 for example in lowering yourself down a steep and rocky path.<\/p>\n

Before we get to the reviews below, three quick pointers on what to look for when shopping for a walking pole.<\/p>\n

Materials: <\/strong>Most walking poles are made from carbon (light and flexible, but fragile and expensive) or aluminium (cheaper and tougher).<\/p>\n

Design: <\/strong>They tend to be telescopic, with stages sliding back into one another, or have a three-piece Z design, assembling like a tent pole, with a central piece of elastic-like material running through the middle, keeping the pieces together. Telescopic poles are generally longer when packed down, whereas Z poles need a restraining strap to keep them neat.<\/p>\n

Smart features: <\/strong>These include \u00a0extended grip areas \u2013 useful when walking on off-camber trails or steep slopes, when you don\u2019t want to stop and adjust the pole length.<\/p>\n

The best walking poles tested in 2022<\/h2>\n
Komperdell Carbon C3 Cloud<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Best on test<\/strong><\/h4>