Samuel Martin

1 month ago | gearjunkie.com | Chris Carter |Jackson Sims-Myers |Samuel Martin

We tested the best trekking poles of 2025 with options for every adventure and budget. Top picks include LEKI, Black Diamond, REI, and more!Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn MoreWe’ve been putting the best hiking poles to the test for nearly a decade and have narrowed in poles that are comfortable, light, durable, and packable. Our top choices have supported us on hikes around the world.

Oct 3, 2024 | gearjunkie.com | Chris Carter |Jackson Sims-Myers |Samuel Martin

We tested the best trekking poles of 2024 with options for every adventure and budget. Top picks include Black Diamond, REI, and more!Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn MoreThe Best Trekking Poles of 2024Keep the rubber side down with the best trekking poles out there.

Jul 23, 2024 | gearjunkie.com | Samuel Martin

The first time I went backpacking, my pack and gear weighed nearly 35 pounds. I clearly remember thinking there had to be a better way to experience the outdoors without having sore shoulders the next day. Years later, when I thru-hiked the PCT, my base weight clocked in at 10 pounds and stayed there for the next 2,650 miles. Ultralight backpacking has slowly grabbed market share across the outdoor space in the past decade.