I admit it – for years I thought that hiking / trekking poles / walking sticks were only for wimps, old people, and gibbles. (not politically correct) Real men/women did not need a walking stick let alone two of them.Well, I was wrong. (I think that makes in twice now in the last 5 years or so.) So what’s up with these new age hiking poles?

Backpackers often need a good walking stick to take a bit of the load off and offer more sure-footing. The Leki Sierra Anti Shock is a high quality pole that will do all that with the huge added plus of acting as a monopod (and a bit of added security)

Traveling light is an art. Based on our conversations with many backpacking friends, we have come up with some great suggestions for things that you should have in your pack. Check out these backpacking tips.