Durston Gear is a Canadian outdoor brand that’s made innovative design its calling card, earning a passionate, if not rabid, ...

These fully adjustable trekking poles come with a variety of accessories, including a rifle mount. Plus, they come wrapped in a Mossy Oak pattern. These poles are a favorite for thru hikers, ...

In my early days of thru-hiking, I was vehemently against carrying trekking poles. I saw them as unnecessary, something that my parents or grandparents would use. In short, I regarded them as ...

Walking poles (often called trekking poles) assist with balance and stability on uneven terrain. They also help alleviate the strain suffered by your knees – experts estimate that when used properly, ...

Grab onto the foam grip atop the latest ultralight trekking pole from Black Diamond Equipment and you might wonder where the rest of the pole went. But look down, it’s all there. At an insane 5 ounces ...

Some still debate the merits of using trekking poles, but nowadays, most hikers won't leave home without them. Poles can help you power up steep climbs, support your weight on downhills, and provide ...

Over the last couple of years, as I’ve got more into trail running, I’ve realized they can be super useful for brisker adventures too. After all, a lot of trail running – or mountain running anyway – ...

A new generation of freestanding ultralight tents has been rolling out over the past year or so to make backpacking and other backcountry activities more convenient than ever. Durston Gear's X-Dome 1+ ...

Many hikers use trekking poles, plus they carry a folding camp chair in their backpack. The TrekChair is designed to both save space and reduce weight, by integrating the poles into the chair's frame.