Trekking poles
4.0/5Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z — Reviewed
Fixed-length folding carbon poles at 290 grams a pair. The lightest sensible option for descending 1,600 metres off a Himalayan pass.
Around $190
Gear
Tested, not guessed
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