Backcountry Edge

New for 2013! Ideal for thru-hikers and ounce-counting backpackers, LEKI Carbonlite trekking poles weight just 14.3 ounces per pair! Trail-tested internal-locking mechanisms keep weight to a minimum while providing secure adjustability.

Lightweight (13.04 oz per pair) Exped Alpine 125 trekking poles incorporate extended length grips, easy-to-use locking mechanisms and DAC aluminum construction to provide year round performance. Alpine 125 poles have an adjustability range of 37"-49".

Durable construction and easy-to-use external locking mechanisms equip lightweight (14.8 oz per pair) LEKI Cressida Women’s poles for year-round hiking or backpacking. Compact, innovative grips cater to female hikers and backpackers.

Weighing in at only 15.8 ounces per pair and featuring innovative grips and external locking mechanisms, LEKI Lhasa Lite Women’s trekking poles are ideal for thru-hikers and ounce-counting backpackers.

Updated for 2013! Ideal for ounce-counting hikers, adventure racers and ultra-marathoners or any outdoor enthusiast looking for streamlined performance, carbon fiber Black Diamond Ultra Distance Z-Poles deliver lightweight, collapsible performance.

Weighing in at only 16.8 ounces per pair and featuring innovative grips and external locking mechanisms, LEKI Corklite trekking poles are ideal for thru-hikers and ounce-counting backpackers.

Lightweight (14.46 oz per pair) Exped Alpine 140 trekking poles incorporate extended length grips, easy-to-use locking mechanisms and DAC aluminum construction to provide year round performance. Alpine 140 poles have an adjustability range of 41"-55".

Weighing a mere 12 ounces per pair, Komperdell C2 Carbon Powerlock Women’s poles are among the lightest trekking/snowshoeing poles on the market. These carbon-fiber, two-section poles also feature easy-to-use external locking mechanisms and extended length grips.

Lightweight (14.46 oz per pair) and collapsible, Exped Explorer 130 trekking poles feature 4 telescoping DAC aluminum sections that provide a broad range of adjustability (41"-51") while packing down small enough to fit inside your pack or luggage.

Updated for 2013! An ultra-lightweight option for year-round hiking and backpacking, MSR SureLock UL-3 trekking poles offer intuitive, fast and secure adjustability. The durable 3-section poles weigh in at just 15 ounces per pair!

Lightweight (13.76 oz per pair) and collapsible, Exped Explorer 120 trekking poles feature 4 telescoping DAC aluminum sections that provide a broad range of adjustability (37"-47") while packing down small enough to fit inside your pack or luggage.

Weighing less than 14 ounces per pair, Komperdell C2 Carbon Powerlock poles are among the lightest trekking/snowshoeing poles on the market. These carbon-fiber, two-section poles also feature easy-to-use external locking mechanisms and extended length grips.

Employing a lightweight and collapsible design, Komperdell Carbon Approach Vario 4 poles are built for backcountry and high-peak demands. A hybrid carbon and aluminum design provides reliability at a lower-than-average weight.

Updated for 2013! Lightweight, collapsible Black Diamond Distance FL Z-Poles offer streamlined, adjustable performance. Innovative construction enables the poles to collapse down smaller and weigh far less than standard aluminum trekking poles.

Updated for 2013! Lightweight, collapsible Black Diamond Women’s Distance FL Z-Poles offer streamlined, adjustable performance. Innovative construction enables the poles to collapse down smaller and weigh far less than standard aluminum trekking poles.

New for 2013! Ideal for ounce-counting hikers or trail-runners, Black Diamond Distance Cork-Z Poles offer streamlined performance. Innovative construction enables the poles to collapse down smaller and weigh far less than standard poles.

New for 2013! Black Diamond Ultra Mountain FL Z-Poles deliver reliable performance in an ultra-lightweight, collapsible design. Innovative construction enables the poles to collapse down smaller and weigh far less than standard trekking poles.

New for 2013! Black Diamond Women’s Ultra Mountain FL Z-Poles deliver reliable performance in an ultra-lightweight, collapsible design. Innovative construction enables the poles to collapse down smaller and weigh far less than standard trekking poles.

With extended length natural cork grips, innovative locking mechanisms, and three adjustable carbon fiber shaft sections, Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Cork trekking poles offer lightweight performance for all-weather adventure.

Employing an ultra-lightweight and extremely collapsible design, Komperdell Carbon Expedition Vario 4 poles are built for backcountry and high-peak demands. A hybrid carbon and aluminum design provides reliability at a lower-than-average weight.

Komperdell C3 Carbon Airshock Compact trekking poles feature ultra-light carbon construction and a pneumatic shock-absorption system. This model features a slimmer grip that is more comfortable for women or men with smaller hands.

New for 2013! Ideal for ounce-counting and space-saving hikers, mountaineers or trail-runners, LEKI Micro Vario Carbon trekking poles offer ultra-lightweight, adjustable performance in pack-friendly dimensions.