Best Trekking Poles of 2026

If you’ve used trekking poles, you already know how much they can improve your time on the trail. If you haven’t, now’s the time to give them a try. We’ve rounded up our favorite new poles for Spring/Summer 2026- lightweight, durable, and ready to support your next adventure.

LEKI Ultratrail FX.One

When our Gear Specialists are tackling long ultras or are engaged in challenging alpine projects, every ounce matters as does the ability to quickly stash gear to keep hands free. That’s when you’ll find us reaching…

LEKI Makalu Cork Lite

A flagship in the LEKI line of performance poles, telescoping Makalu Cork Lite poles have everything we’re looking for in a hiking or backpacking companion: aluminum construction that perfectly balances weight and durability, extended ergonomic grips…

Black Diamond Trail Vista Shock

Folding poles have gained a lot of popularity over the last few years, but we’re still fond of telescoping poles when they’re done right and the Trail Vista Shock poles have everything a hiker or backpacker…