Thread: Trekking Poles

Yep trekking poles will make a huge difference, mainly going uphill and downhill, not so much along the flats. With a pack on and poles I can go up hills without resting that I would need to take several rests on without poles.
Poles are like anything else, you get what you pay for. Probably buy a cheap pair off trademe to check you like them, then upgrade if you like them.
Leki were one of the first ones and good quality, but there are other good brands out there too.