Durston Iceline Trekking Poles

Iceline, second generation The ultralight pole for long-distance hikers who still want adjustment. Komperdell builds it in Austria with a clever hybrid: an external lever at the top sets the length, while a quick-connect joint lower down lets the pole break apart like a folding model, so it packs to 49 cm and adjusts from 95 to 127 cm at about 145 g a pole. The second generation adds a custom-shaped grip, a tougher tip and extra strength at the joint. Testers found the earlier version sturdier than its weight suggests, but it is still carbon, and the EVA foam grips absorb less shock than cork. For thru-hikes where every gram counts over months, few poles balance weight and versatility as well.