Hiker on a mountain ridge trail at sunrise

Hiking & backpacking gear

Gear for the long way up.

A small range of packs, poles, traction and camp gear, each described with its real specs.

  • Tracked US shippingEvery order ships with tracking
  • Confirmed specificationsReal details on every product
  • Returns acceptedSee our refund policy
  • Email supportMon–Fri, 9 AM–5 PM ET

Built for the details

What you are actually buying.

Close-ups of the parts that do the work, with the facts behind them.

Close-up of the woven carbon fiber pole tube

01Carbon fiber shafts

Each trekking pole has carbon fiber shafts and folds into five sections, small enough to fit inside a backpack.

Trekking poles

Stainless steel chain and spikes on a boot sole

02Stainless steel spikes

24 spikes and chains in 201 stainless steel, held on by a stretchy TPE rubber harness.

Ice cleats

Roll-top closure and side buckles

03Roll-top closure

Roll the top down at least three times and clip the side buckles to seal the main compartment.

Dry backpack

Hiker walking with two trekking poles on a hilltop

In focus

Carbon fiber folding trekking poles

A pair of poles that fold small when you don't need them. Pick the fixed length that suits your height.

  • ShaftsCarbon fiber
  • Sections5, folding
  • Lengths110, 120 or 130 cm (fixed)
  • GripEVA foam with wrist strap
  • TipsTungsten carbide, with protectors
  • In the box2 poles
$89
View the poles
Misty pine forest beside a calm mountain lake

Our approach

Fewer things, described properly.

We keep the range small: packs, poles, traction and a sleeping pad. Each product page lists the specifications we have confirmed, the photos show the actual item, and our terms are written in plain words on our policy pages.

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Help

Good to know

More questions? Email contact@gearglade.com. We answer Monday to Friday, 9 AM–5 PM ET.

How much is shipping?

The shipping cost is shown at checkout before you pay. All costs are listed in our Shipping policy.

When will my order arrive?

Processing and delivery times are explained in our Shipping policy.

How do I track my order?

You get a tracking email when your order ships. You can also use our Track your order page.

What is your return policy?

The return window, conditions and how refunds work are in our Refund policy. To start a return, use our return request page.

Can I cancel my order?

Email us as soon as possible with your order number. Cancellation rules are in our Refund policy.

How do I contact you?

Email contact@gearglade.com. We answer Monday to Friday, 9 AM–5 PM ET, except US holidays.

Field notes, now and then.

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