Amazon's Top-Selling Hiking Poles Are Now Under $25, and Shoppers Say They're the 'Best' Pick for Beginners
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Though prime hiking season has just arrived, hundreds of eye-opening deals on use-now equipment are going live. Adidas just cracked open a big sale that slashed the price on a pair of Terrex hiking shoes by nearly half, and REI has another round of Arc'teryx jackets that just received markdowns. But shoes and apparel aren't the only kind of hiking gear on sale right now—Amazon has an awesome deal on a pair of highly rated trekking poles, and the price has dropped to less than $25.
The Covacure Collapsible Trekking Poles are on sale for only $22, a 37% discount from their normal price of $35. These poles are available in two colorways, blue and black, and two lengths (100 to 120 cm and 110 to 130 cm) at that price. They’re one of Amazon’s top 10 bestselling sets of trekking poles, and nearly 1,000 were purchased in just the last month. They’ve racked up over 800 five-star reviews from satisfied shoppers, and they’re an especially good pick if you’re new to hiking, according to one shopper who called them the “best poles for beginner hikers.”
Covacure Collapsible Trekking Poles, $22 (was $35) on Amazon
The Covacure trekking poles are made from aircraft-grade 7075 aluminum, which makes them super durable, corrosion-resistant, and relatively lightweight, too. The handles are made from EVA foam, and their sculpted shape makes them comfortable to grip. Each pole has an adjustable wrist strap, so they won’t go flying if you lose your footing—unlikely when using poles—and they ship with multiple sets of interchangeable tips for better grip on different terrains. The poles are height-adjustable: Using a simple flip lock, you can move them between different height positions to best suit your body, gait, and terrain. The brand recommends the smaller size for hikers 5-foot-8 or shorter, and the larger size for hikers taller than that. Finally, when you’re not using them, these poles collapse down to just 14 inches long, so they’re easy to store or tie down to a pack.
Amazon shoppers are very happy with these inexpensive hiking poles, using words like “perfect,” “durable,” and “super light and easy to use” to describe them.
“I didn't know I wanted or needed them until I started using them,” said one shopper who put them to the test hiking in Machu Picchu and the Galapagos Islands. “These actually saved me from a potential serious fall when hiking on ice in the winter,” said another.
The Covacure Collapsible Trekking Poles are a great way to level up your hiking game. With these poles in your hands, you’ll have better stability on challenging terrain, and you’ll be able to tackle steep ascents and descents more easily. Snag these bestselling poles while you can, though, because at this price, they won’t stay in stock long.