Hiking off the beaten path requires good footwear and quality hiking sticks. These reduce the stress on bones and joints and make ascents and descents much easier. But picking the right pole isn’t always that easy, as we have quite a large selection at Addnature. First, you’ll need to choose the right material – you’ll find walking poles made of aluminium, titanal and carbon. Carbon is very light but also more expensive. Next, you have to decide between sticks that push together (telescopic poles) or ones that fold. Folding poles have the advantage of being light, small and quick to pack, but on the other hand, you can’t adjust their height.