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These trekking poles weigh 624g per pair; 64cm packed length; 130cm max length; easy to adjust hand loop; carbon fibre reinforced fibreglass. But anti-shock can be turned on and off too easily and this may happen when twisting the pole during zigzag ascents; plastic handle and hand loop not as comfortable as others.

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Highlander 2-3 Person Non Stick Cook Set 2009

£25.00

The Highlander 2-3 Person Non Stick Cook Set, which comprises of two pots (0.7 and 1.5 litres, with lids) and a frying pan kit, comes in a very robust zipped and padded carry case. The pots are non-stick with plastic-coated folding handles. The pan lids get screw-on plastic handles. You also get a set of three plastic bowls, a plastic ...

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Aztec Nevado 80

£30.00

Light on price and weight, this kit bag benefits from a removable padded shoulder strap and oversized handles that allow it to be worn as a backpack. Zipped end compartments plus an internal divider facilitate packing while the main zip can be locked with a padlock. But the material is not as durable as others, and the external pocket and ...

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Vango Deluxe Cork Anti-Shock 2010

£38.00

Vango set the standard for making products with remarkable performance at low prices. Their Deluxe Cork Anti-Shock are typical of the brand as they offer most of what most people want at a price that most people are prepared to pay. The pole has anti-shock built in and the handles are cork – and these two features alone are impressive ...

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Blacks Compact Pole 2010

£40.00

Forty pounds is a very low price for a pair of poles. But it is even more noteworthy when you realise that these poles also include anti-shock springs inside to take the impact out of placing the tips firmly down onto rocky surfaces. This is a longer pole than many too, so it’s better for those who are taller than ...

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Highlander Himalayan Trek 2010

£48.00

The Highlander Himalayan Trek has some carbon fibre in the shaft material, which reduces the weight of this pole to a very respectable 516g per pair. Packed length is good too at just 57cm. The foam handle is well-contoured with an extension down the shaft, which makes this a very comfortable pole to grip on a variety of terrain. There ...

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Switch Sticks Hiking

£55.00

These trekking poles from Switch Sticks come in fancy colours and have a good handle, but there’s a thin strap with a fiddly buckle. Heavy, and they also vibrate annoyingly in use. The twist-lock doesn’t feel as secure as some, and nor were the baskets, making them too easy to lose. They’re let down by very poor straps and handles. ...

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Craghoppers Outdoor Compact Pole

£60.00

These trekking poles weigh 540g per pair; 54cm packed length; exceptionally comfortable cork handle. But max length is only 95cm, which is too short for most adults when holding shaft, although acceptable if held like walking stick; no anti-shock; basic webbing hand loop.