Trekology Trek-Z 2.0 Trekking Poles

The budget pick for walkers who want to find out whether poles suit them before spending much. In the US they list at roughly $45 to $56 a pair, a fraction of most poles here, yet the aluminum shafts and metal flip-lock are tough enough that testers rate them durable. They fold to about 38 cm, and trail and snow baskets come in the box. The savings show elsewhere. They are heavy for a folding pole, testers noticed some wobble, and each size adjusts by only about 17 cm, so choose between the 100-120 cm and 115-135 cm versions carefully. For occasional hill days and established trails, they do the job for very little money.