I have taken these poles out twice since I have gotten them on training hikes. I plan on hiking the JMT in a couple months. I originally thought that poles wouldn't make a big difference, I mean I walk every day of my life and I don't need poles, but I am here to tell you that once you get used to them, they make going up hill and down hill much, much easier. These poles are great!
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