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EPISODE · Mar 25, 2026 · 8 MIN

Four Practical Reasons Trekking Poles Make Hiking Safer And Easier

from Thenaturalmedic Adventures · host Craig aka thenaturalmedic

Let us know what's on your mind?We break down four concrete reasons trekking poles belong in a hiking or backpacking kit, from better posture to real stability on rough ground. We also share how we choose and set up our poles, and why they can double as shelter support and first-aid tools when things go sideways. • Why trekking poles are not just for older hikers • setting pole height for better posture and biomechanics • choosing foldable versus collapsible designs and lever locks • using trekking poles with trekking pole tents to reduce pack weight • keeping tip covers for sensitive terrain and safer use • turning a pole into a splint in a first aid situation • gaining stability on stream crossings, boulder fields, and steep descents If you have questions about trekking poles, drop those in the comments below. If you're on the podcast, make sure to listen, click that link, and drop me an email letting me know what you're thinking about, what you have questions about. If you like this video, make sure to give it a thumbs up. Don't forget to subscribe to the channel so you can see more great content just like this.Support the show

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Let us know what's on your mind? We break down four concrete reasons trekking poles belong in a hiking or backpacking kit, from better posture to real stability on rough ground. We also share how we choose and set up our poles, and why they can double as shelter support and first-aid tools when things go sideways. • Why trekking poles are not just for older hikers • setting pole height for better posture and biomechanics • choosing foldable versus collapsible designs and lev...

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