Deciding on a pair of ski poles, luckily, is less involved. Here’s what to do. If you’re at a shop with some poles handy, ...

Hiking poles aren’t just for older folks with cranky joints. A good pair of hiking poles is essential gear for the trail—just like hiking boots, hiking socks, hiking pants, and hiking packs. Not only ...

Which trekking poles are best for hiking? The perfect companion for a steep uphill climb, dangerous water crossing or slippery patch of snow, a sturdy pair of trekking poles can be a literal lifesaver ...

Let’s take a moment to admire the unassuming hero of our powder days: the ski pole. Ski poles are the uncelebrated champion of skiing. They aren’t as critical as ski boots or bindings and nowhere near ...

You’ve seen people using them — walking with “ski poles” through the mountains — but what are they for? Trekking poles add stability, support and even speed. Here’s how. Wes thinks that trekking poles ...

Which trekking poles are best for hiking? The perfect companion for a steep uphill climb, dangerous water crossing or slippery patch of snow, a sturdy pair of trekking poles can be a literal lifesaver ...

Emergency medical stretchers, particularly those used by the military, require a difficult-to-achieve set of parameters: they must be lightweight and foldable so as to be easily carried in a backpack, ...