[pct-l] Fw: Trekking poles?

[Ken Powers]

I always found that they were 1 more thing to keep track of. And since they 
didn't fit in my pack they became a pain.  Now I know where they are --- in 
my gear closet.

Ken
www GottaWalk com
---- Original Message ----- 
From: <gwschenk at socal.rr.com>
To: <pct-l at backcountry.net>; "PNW Hiker" <pnw.hiker at gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 14, 2010 2:42 PM
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Trekking poles?


---- PNW Hiker <pnw.hiker at gmail.com> wrote:
> I'm thinking about using trekking poles (for the first time in 30 years).
>
> What are the advantages in long distance trips? Do they help your back,
> knees? Anyone given them up and preferred it that way? contra wise?

My trekking poles have been gathering dust in the closet for several years 
now. The only use I found for them was stream crossings, but there's always 
an "organic" alternative available for that purpose.

I just found them to be more nuisance that anything else. But of course, 
YMMV.

Gary
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