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By Patrick Cone - July 22nd, 2016

A new solution to compactability and portability/Patrick Cone

Looking for a pair of foldable walking sticks, with a little cushion to them? Leki’s new Micro-Stick might be the ones: when packed in their bag, they’re only 39cm long when broken down, and just shy of 18 ounces in weight.

Plus, there’s a small rubber shock absorber built into the end of the stick that provides a little cushioning when you’re out on the trail. The grips are ergonomic with adjustable straps, and set-up and take-down are very simple. The sections are connected with coated cables. Pull up on the top section and a button locks them in place, and the height is adjustable, from 43 to 51 inches.

The top grip is rounded to fit your palm, and there’s an extended rubberized section below the top grip. I really liked the ease of operation, and how well designed and made these were. They’ll set you back around $160 but they should keep you company on lots of mountain adventures.

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