October 2025

Match length to a 90° elbow bend, then choose lock, material, tips, baskets, and straps for trekking poles or a hiking staff.

To choose a hiking pole, aim for a 90° elbow, pick a comfy grip, secure locks, and a weight that matches your terrain and budget.

Set trekking poles so your elbow forms a 90° angle; match base length from a height chart, then tweak 5–10 cm for climbs or descents.

For hiking shoe size, leave a thumb’s width at the toes, lock the heel, match foot volume, and test pairs late in the day.

Match footwear to terrain, pack weight, and fit; try on late-day with hiking socks and test on an incline for toe room and heel hold.

Choose hiking boots by matching terrain and pack weight, then confirm fit: sock-on try, toe room, firm heel lock, and no hot spots.

Pick hiking boots that lock the heel, leave thumb-width toe space, and match socks and swelling after measuring both feet late in the day.

The right hiking backpack fits your torso, matches trip length and load, and carries best when the hipbelt, frame, and straps are dialed.

Pick trail footwear by matching terrain, load, and distance, then dial in fit, grip, and materials through try-on and short test walks.

Match terrain, fit, and materials; try boots late day with hiking socks and test downhill lacing to choose hiking boots.