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Ultralight Trekking Poles for Tall Hikers (2025)
Long legs eat miles, but they also magnify every ounce you carry and every misfit piece of gear you use. Nowhere is that more obvious than with trekking poles. If you’re 6'1" (185 cm) or taller, you’ve probably outgrown the adjustment range of typical poles, or you’ve felt flex and chatter that shorter hikers don’t notice. This 2025 guide is built for you—covering how to size correctly, which materials and locks matter, and how to choose ultralight trekking poles for tall hikers that actually feel stable at full extension. We’ll... Read more...