Trail tested
trekking poles
NatureHike Carbon Trekking Poles
Lightweight carbon trekking poles I used on Alta Via 1 — worth the weight on long Dolomite days.
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Gear
Hiking equipment
The small kit that makes long days easier — poles for knees and balance, reliable light for early starts, and the extras you reach for on every hike.
- Trail testedUsed on real hikes
- Clearly labelledUsed by Lee, Trail tested, or Researched
- Always updatedRefreshed when kit changes
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Trail-tested hiking equipment
Products I have personally carried, worn, or tested on trail.
Trail tested
electronics
Petzl Actik Core
Rechargeable headlamp I carried on Alta Via 1 and cover in the HikingWithLee headlamp guide.
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Product reviews
Trail tested
trekking poles
NatureHike Carbon Trekking Poles
Trail tested
Lightweight carbon trekking poles I used on Alta Via 1 — worth the weight on long Dolomite days.
Used on: Alta Via 1
Researched
trekking poles
Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Z
Researched
Folding carbon pole option covered in the HikingWithLee trekking poles guide.
Researched
trekking poles
Leki Micro Vario Carbon
Researched
Adjustable carbon pole option from the HikingWithLee trekking poles guide.
Trail tested
electronics
Petzl Actik Core
Trail tested
Rechargeable headlamp I carried on Alta Via 1 and cover in the HikingWithLee headlamp guide.
Used on: Alta Via 1 · Tour du Mont Blanc
Researched
Researched
electronics
Fenix HM50R V2.0
Researched
Fenix HM50R V2.0 — covered in HikingWithLee gear guides.
Researched
electronics
Black Diamond Spot 400-R
Researched
Black Diamond Spot 400-R — covered in HikingWithLee gear guides.
Researched
Researched
electronics
Amazon Kindle
Researched
E-reader carried on Alta Via 1 for hut evenings — listed on the packing guide, not core hiking kit.
Used by Lee
electronics
Apple iPhone 15
Used by Lee
Primary trail camera on Alta Via 1 and travel guides — packing-list mention, not a My Gear category product.
Used on: Alta Via 1 · Matka Canyon
Researched
electronics
Jabra Elite Earbuds
Researched
Earbuds for hut downtime on Alta Via 1 — comfort item from the packing list.
Researched
electronics
8000 mAh Magnetic Qi2 Power Bank
Researched
8000 mAh Magnetic Qi2 Power Bank — covered in HikingWithLee gear guides.
Researched
electronics
Wearable Power Bank for Apple Watch
Researched
Wearable Power Bank for Apple Watch — covered in HikingWithLee gear guides.
Researched
electronics
Pocket Power Bank 2500 mAh
Researched
Pocket Power Bank 2500 mAh — covered in HikingWithLee gear guides.
Researched
trekking poles
Black Diamond Trail Trekking Poles
Researched
Black Diamond Trail Trekking Poles — covered in HikingWithLee gear guides.
Researched
trekking poles
Cascade Mountain Tech Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles
Researched
Cascade Mountain Tech Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles — covered in HikingWithLee gear guides.
Researched
trekking poles
Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Cork Trekking Poles
Researched
Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Cork Trekking Poles — covered in HikingWithLee gear guides.
Researched
trekking poles
Hiker Hunger Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles
Researched
Hiker Hunger Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles — covered in HikingWithLee gear guides.
Researched
trekking poles
Black Diamond Women's Trail Pro Shock Trekking Poles
Researched
Black Diamond Women's Trail Pro Shock Trekking Poles — covered in HikingWithLee gear guides.
Researched
electronics
Anker 737 Power Bank (PowerCore 24K)
Researched
High-capacity USB-C power bank aimed at multi-device charging on longer trips.
Researched
electronics
Nitecore NB10000
Researched
Lightweight power bank frequently chosen when every gram matters.
Researched
trekking poles
LEKI Makalu FX Carbon
Researched
Folding carbon trekking poles aimed at trekking and travel.
Researched
electronics
BioLite HeadLamp 750
Researched
High-output rechargeable headlamp for night hiking and camp use.
Researched
electronics
Anker 737 GaNPrime Charger
Researched
High-wattage GaN wall charger for phones, watches, and power banks.
Subcategories
Trekking poles
Trekking poles reduce knee strain and improve balance on long descents. Carbon versus aluminium, fold length for packability, and lock reliability are the trade-offs that matter on hut-to-hut terrain — especially with a loaded pack. Use the buying guide and trail-tested picks when choosing a pair for European or South African treks.
Headlamps
Headlamps for early starts, hut corridors and emergency light — battery life, beam pattern and recharge options beat raw lumen numbers. Match runtime to how often you actually hike in the dark, then compare the headlamps that appear in packing lists and trek gear setups on this site.
Comparisons
Side-by-side notes when you are choosing between similar kit.