HikeWare Aluminium Hiking Poles

I hardly ever use poles but had a few issues lately so may need them, they really are excellent quality, loads of figments and a nice case, would recommend

I'm a keen fell walker and long-distance hiker and am based in the Lakes, so I've used a fair selection of poles.These days the budget offerings are often very close in quality to the big brands at 2-3 times the price. These Hikeware poles are no exception.- You are getting the same 7075 aircraft-grade aluminium shafts are you'll find on the premium products. This is a standardised alloy so should offer comparable performance. This is a little heavier than carbon fibre poles, but is much stronger and more reliable - especially at the lower end of the market. So if you walk on rough ground, aluminium is probably your best bet unless you are unusually light.- The clamps are pretty standard. You can adjust the tension with a thumbscrew and they seem to hold reliably. The two bottom sections have painted lengths - so if you want a 120 cm pole you set it to 120 on both sections.- The handles are cork. I have sweaty hands and much prefer this to plastic, though they will likely have a shorter lifespan.- The straps are nicely padded. I find them a little harder to adjust than some others, but they are still fit for purpose.- Compared to some other offerings in this price range, the poles come with an excellent range of accessories. You get summer and winter baskets, tips for hiking and Nordic walking, a useful travel clamp and a decent pouch.Finally, in a market where many of the offerings are rather garish, this comes in a discreet black. As an bit of an old crock myself, I rather prefer this.So to summarise - a very competent pair of budget hiking poles.

The set is as described. Perfectly sized. Light in weight, good grip and easy to carry

Day after these HikeWare Trekking Poles were delivered I ripped my calf muscle apart so a delay in using them.I've tried them only on pretty smooth terrain as I'm still recoverin from the injury, no steep hills.Comfort: pretty good. Solid stable an good hand grips. They dinaa have any shock absorbing unlike some other brands, but still good.Adjustment: pull out levers that allow adjustment, no slip noticed, but a wee bit hard with cold hands.Durability: seem fairly robust, though as mention not used on steep terrainThe tips an covers that come with the poles are as good as most poles in similar price range.I pair hard ground caps, standard circular like narrow walkin stick ends, they worked well and held up as tent pole in a tarp shelter solidly.2 different sized hard ground boots (yes, they look like boots an they go down on the toes. which I disliked). They are literally like a pair of boots, so easy to place down sideways. I found them far less stable than simple circular hard ground tipsSnow tips slighter larger (tri-sided) than most of the usual circular tips I have. No chance to test these in snowMud tips worked ok, even though fairly smooth terrain, the 3 months plus of rain we've had left ground verra wet and soft.I found the poles about average for the price range and material.Overall, reasonable cheap walking/hiking poles.

As recommended at a Falls clinic appointment, rather than hiking, I got these as an alternative to a walking stick for balance and support. They are strong, compact and fairly lightweight. There are quick release clips that let you set the height very easily and quickly. The storage bag is strong nylon fabric and a good way to keep them out of the way when not in use.The cork handgrip allows me to keep my hand fairly vertical, which reduces strain on the wrist when I only need a stick for balance. If I need stronger support, I can use the top of the cane, which is shaped very much like a Victorian gentleman's cane.There are several different feet for these sticks, together with accessories, such as soft ground or snow circles, which are more relevant to serious hikers.