Hiking Gear Essentials and Mods

[TLo]

Just coming back from my hike in the Ouachita national forrest and noticed other hikers having a hard time and hopefully i can help to make it easier.  I made a video and hope it helps.

 

[Norb5150]

Just a simple suggestion. Cork handles for trekking poles last longer and don't hold bacteria and dirt unlike the rubber counterparts.

[kwick6]

Great video, thanks for sharing. 

[NorcalBowhunter]

On 1/28/2016 at 4:45 PM, Norb5150 said:

Just a simple suggestion. Cork handles for trekking poles last longer and don't hold bacteria and dirt unlike the rubber counterparts.

I advise against rubber to begin with because they can easily cause some nasty blisters if you're not using gloves, which can suck in the middle of summer. I also think anyone who uses trekking poles should know how to use them. To many times I see people taking their trekking poles for a walk instead of using them to make their hike easier.