Why I Use TREKKING POLES While Backpacking!
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 27. 08. 2024
- A hiker's dilemma... to pole or not to pole?
IF (big if) I were to ever spend some $$$ on trekking poles, these would be them:
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Let the trekking pole debate commence!
Without ever having hiked a long trail, I can definitely see the benefit of using trekking poles. Well done.
Appreciate that!
Thanks for explaining about poles. Never really knew why people used them. Makes sense now.
They can be good for city walking too! ;-)
I donât really use them but I definitely see the benefit.
Awesome vid again
Thanks a lot!
You summed up my mentality EXACTLY - I will always prefer an old, ratty pole that has a story associated with it - any day.
Kindred spirits, Nick - kindred spirits !!
100% kindred spirits!
Pretty practical wisdom, delivered in your easy and welcoming style, HollywoodâŁïž
So far, I only use one wooden hiking stick-a Christmas gift from my husband, years ago, when we took a day trip to visit Black Mt. NCâŁïžđâ€ïž
That one stick has saved me, more than a few times, and served me well for years, especially, as you mentioned, during Creek crossingsâŁïžđđđ»đđ»
But, so far, I still only day hike, and most of the time without much weight to carry.
I do see how when a hiker starts doing LASHes or Thrus, and begins to carry fully loaded backpacks, just how beneficial two trekking poles could become, especially in the winter, when
ice and snow can make hiking pretty diceyâïžđź
Iâll tell you one thing, going down those 410 stone steps at Laurel Falls, on the AT in TN,
having 3 or 4 âlegsâ are definitely better than 2. Or if you are transporting children on your back, on a hike, I think it is wise for hikers to use added stability to a trekâŁïžđđ»đđ»
Thank you so much for bringing the solid, necessary info to consider, when making hiking,
and gear-purchase decisions, to the tableâŁïžđđ„°â€ïžđđ„Ÿđ„Ÿđ„Ÿ
Ha I love the third and fourth leg! Thanks again for such a sweet and thoughtful comment, truly appreciated :-) keep on hiking!
Thank you for these videos Hollywood, watched them all. I like your raw open and un soliciting tone
Really appreciate you watching! :-)
For longer distances and any bit of rocky terrain or climbing then the answer is always yes. For a day hike that might have a âcleanerâ path, Iâll leave them at home.
Iâm a fan of the Cheapies. They get messed up and mangled. Itâs the one thing Iâll spend less money on knowing I will need to replace
Great input!
Haha the age ole debate. Great job đ
Thanks!
I donât leave home without them!
There ya go!
One more thing - I donât even begin to understand the idea of dropping $225 for a set of Leki poles that I will ultimately end up breaking, just from usage.
I sound cheap, but thatâs not it. Itâs a matter of being practical.
Amen. Past a certain point, I think all you're paying for is flash and branding.
Oh, Iâm definitely cheap, and I make no excuses for it! Even so, crazy how $$$ some of these poles are, even for not cheap people!
That $200 would be used much more efficiently on a better tent, bigger pack, water system, etc. Itâs a personal choice, I get it though, so nothing wrong with paying for poles. Itâs just not my gig.
Iâm with you on this!
lovely
Appreciate the comment!
Haha love this video!
Appreciate the watch
The duct tape was actually put on there for the purpose of having some tape for repairs on your pack or tent, It is a no-brainer way to carry tape and have it available in an instant. Just like you can wrap some extra paracord on there to have if you need it ... cheap and reliable way to do trailside repair. Just cuz you think it is ugly does not mean it has not got a purpose. You young whippersnappers just don't know all the tricks yet, LOL. JK But that is why it is there. It would not fix the pole, nope.
Haha thereâs no end to what duct tape can fix! I love it :-) thanks for the comment
How is this even a debate?? haha of course poles đ
Exactly
As I get older, the answer is more often yes!
I canât stop commenting ⊠yes. Hiker trance is the goal and that click-clack repetition is such a rhythm making asset for just cranking out the miles.
Okay. Iâm done.
LOVE THE COMMENTS! Keep âem coming. You know exactly what Iâm talking about. You snap out of it and realize you just smashed 10 miles without thinking about it. Love that