"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""I stop noticing these are in my hand about ten minutes into the approach. The Speed Lock Plus lever adjusts length in seconds without tools, which matters when the terrain changes and I'm not stopping to fiddle with a twist lock.""Why We Like ItThe Khumbu Lite Compact ships with a standard trekking basket for regular trail use and a larger tour basket for snow. That swap takes seconds and turns a three-season hiking pole into a four-season one without buying a second pair."
Price: $129.95 from Backcountry
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| $129.95 | Visit Store |
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