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GEAR CATEGORY

Trail accessories for the way you hike.

Small pieces of gear can improve balance, visibility, comfort, and confidence across a long day outside.

How to use this page: Start with the route, then check fit, weather, weight, and ownership trade-offs on each individual profile.
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Staging gear illustrationBlack Diamond Trail Back Trekking Poles
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Black Diamond Trail Back Trekking Poles

Adjustable trekking poles for stability on descents, uneven ground, and long days when your knees need help.

Best forHikers who want a dependable two-pole setup for rocky or steep routes.Skip ifYou only need an ultralight single pole or dislike carrying poles between obstacles.
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Staging gear illustrationLEKI Makalu Lite
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LEKI Makalu Lite

A lighter trekking-pole option for hikers who want dependable adjustment without carrying expedition-grade weight.

Best forLong-distance hikers who use poles consistently and care about swing weight.Skip ifYou need the cheapest starter pair or a compact carbon race pole.
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Staging gear illustrationBlack Diamond Spot 400
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Black Diamond Spot 400

A compact headlamp for early starts, late finishes, camp chores, and emergency visibility.

Best forEvery hiker who wants a reliable light with useful brightness and a small pack footprint.Skip ifYou need a high-output expedition light or a rechargeable-only system.
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