Tips Every Backpacker Should Know About TREKKING POLES

00:00 Hey Y'all 00:11 Start Cheap 01:25 Start With One Pole 02:13 Don't Tuck Your Trekking Poles Under Your Arm When You're Walking 03:14 Protect Your Trekking Pole Grips From Critters 04:12 Choose Cork Grips If Your Sweat 05:40 The Tips Are Typically Replaceable 06:43 Lever Locks Are Superior 07:20 Don't Throw Away Your Rubber Tips 08:21 Adjust the Height to Keep Arms At 90º Angle

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