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Out on the trail, having a good pair of hiking poles can make a big difference. For example, poles can make the difference between nimbly navigating a choppy talus field and limping back to the car with a swollen ankle. Or the difference between popping back up onto your snowshoes and wallowing hopelessly in fluffy unpacked powder like an overturned turtle.

When picking poles, a great choice is LEKI’s Micro Stick. Built from segmented aircraft aluminum, these trekking poles are LEKI’s premier option for climbers, day hikers, or long-distance hikers. They pack down to only 15 inches, so you can strap them to the outside of your pack with ease. Since they’re tremendously lightweight, you don’t even know you’re carrying them until you need them. Weighing in at a scant 250 grams—barely over half a pound—you won’t be able to tell whether you packed hiking poles or a few extra energy bars.

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Leki is all about trekking poles, and they do a damn fine job at it. We got the opportunity to test out the Leki Corklite AERGON Speedlock AS poles, and they didn’t disappoint. The Speedlock locking system is super easy and quick, while the poles maintain very low weight at just 16 ounces. These aluminum bad boys have all the bells and whistles. Check out the review, and stop by Leki.com for even more!

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The Leki Micro Stick Trekking Poles are geared for those that are weight conscious, or always looking to shave a few ounces from their gear to get to their destination faster. The Micro Sticks do this by adding a new spin on an old concept. The Micro Stick’s are not your standard telescoping trekking, rather these aluminum poles can be folded/collapsed down into 3 small segments. This feature makes it easy to find a place for your poles when they are not in use; strap them under your pack lid, bungee them the outside, packed inside, or place them along the side of your pack. They will fit just about anywhere because they pack down to about 15 inches and weigh a mere 8.8 ounces/pole, or a little over 1 lb for the set.

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Lindsey Vonn uses LEKI Nordic Walking to cross train during the off season months.

“The new LEKI Photo Carbon Speedlock doubles as a hiking stick and a monopod. Adjustable from 69 to 170 cm, the Photo Carbon Speedlock’s three clamps secure tightly. The clamps did not fail through heavy use in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains and the trails of Western Pennsylvania.

The versatile handle on the Carbon Speedlock allows for a few various way to use it. Adjust it to the traditional length to meet your arm bent at a 90 degree angle. Or shorten it so it fits under your palm, and use it like a cane.

The handle on the LEKI Photo Carbon Speedlock unlocks and twists off to expose a screw to mount a camera or camcorder. Instead of relying on the steadiness of your hand to capture some epic backcountry shots, let the camera mount do the heavy lifting.”

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Great review from Amy. She recently took the poles on a Yosemite Backpacking Trip.