Most Recommended Hiking Poles of 2021

Fully adjustable hiking poles that will help take some of the strain off your knees on variable terrain or long downhills!

These are designed to last a lifetime and are super lightweight/comfortable. Made from high strength aluminum with COR-TEC handles.

Cork handles with a foam handle underneath provides great comfort! 7075 aluminum shafts will stay strong, and three-sections gives you greater adjustability. 1 lb. 4 oz. for the pair. Mountainsmith has a lifetime warranty as well. Comes with snow baskets for hiking through snow.

A lightweight and foldable pole that fold down to 1/3 of their full length. These trekking poles have a length of 120 cm (best for heights 5'8" - 5'11") and provide easy and compact storage with their folding design. They have foam grips that will absorb moisture and provide more comfort. Include interchangeable rubber and carbide tips for traction on ice or for shock absorption on harder surfaces like pavement. These weigh only 12.8 ounces and collapse down to 16 inches.

Soft grip on a pair of durable, high-quality poles. 7075 aluminum shafts on a pair of poles that weigh 1 lb. 1.28 oz. These are a little lighter than the other options, but are still super strong. BD's flicklock locking system is fantastic and holds well under weight. Foam grips and grip extension keep the grip comfortable.

Leki makes durable trekking poles! These are lightweight, weighing in at 1 lb, adjustable and have anti-shock system that reduces force from the ground protecting your joints, muscles and ligaments. They are a telescoping pole that collapses with 3 sections.

Great for multi-terrain. A good, cheap option that is very sturdy. Rubber grips with built in breathability so you hands won't be slick while managing rough terrain.

Cream of the crop poles here from Leki. Ergonomic and lightweight. Very packable.

These lightweight aluminum poles are durable and adjustable for your exact height as well! They'll provide extra balance, help prevent knee pain, and they're also a more affordable option than the higher-end models.

Very easy to pack and lightweight at 1lb. The cork handles are fantastic at preventing your hands from getting too sweaty and sticky like with rubber or foam grips.