A comprehensive look at the benefits of using hiking poles, with tips on key features to consider and some suggestions for your first pair. #1: Drop the ego When we started hiking, seeing someone with a hiking poles made me cringe. I had to go over my ego, to realise the benefits and get used to using them. "If you are wasting your life energy, you won't be able to enjoy life, similarly with hiking poles, they save your energy so you can enjoy mountains more - Rytis" We got o