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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Hiking equipment
Trekking poles
Poles reduce knee strain and improve balance — carbon vs aluminium and fold length are the main trade-offs.
Buying guides
Buying guide
Best Hiking Accessories: Small Kit That Matters
Best hiking accessories for trekking days: picks tested on trail. Towels, poles, headlamps and power banks compared for hut routes and multi-day comfort.
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Buying guide
Top 5 Best Hiking Headlamps for Backpacking
Best hiking headlamps for dawn miles and hut nights: picks tested on trail. Rechargeable beams compared for burn time, red-light modes and pack weight.
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Buying guide
Best Hiking Watch: Top Watches for Every Trail and Adventure
Best hiking watches for maps and elevation: picks tested on trail. GPS picks compared for battery life, offline maps, barometer and wrist comfort.
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Buying guide
Best Trekking Poles: Find Your Perfect Companion for the Trails
Best trekking poles for knee-saving descents: picks tested on trail. Carbon and aluminum poles compared for collapse length, grip straps and swing weight.
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Lee's gear
Trail tested
electronics
Petzl Actik Core
Rechargeable headlamp I carried on Alta Via 1 and cover in the HikingWithLee headlamp guide.
Reviews
Used by Lee
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
trekking poles
Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Z
Worth considering
Worth considering
Folding carbon pole option covered in the HikingWithLee trekking poles guide.
trekking poles
Leki Micro Vario Carbon
Worth considering
Worth considering
Adjustable carbon pole option from the HikingWithLee trekking poles guide.
Used by Lee
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
electronics
Nitecore NU25
Worth considering
Worth considering
Nitecore NU25 — covered in HikingWithLee gear guides.
electronics
Fenix HM50R V2.0
Worth considering
Worth considering
Fenix HM50R V2.0 — covered in HikingWithLee gear guides.
electronics
Black Diamond Spot 400-R
Worth considering
Worth considering
Black Diamond Spot 400-R — covered in HikingWithLee gear guides.
electronics
Petzl Tikkina
Worth considering
Worth considering
Petzl Tikkina — covered in HikingWithLee gear guides.
electronics
Amazon Kindle
Worth considering
Worth considering
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 on trail
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
electronics
Jabra Elite Earbuds
Worth considering
Worth considering
Earbuds for hut downtime on Alta Via 1 — comfort item from the packing list.
electronics
8000 mAh Magnetic Qi2 Power Bank
Worth considering
Worth considering
8000 mAh Magnetic Qi2 Power Bank — covered in HikingWithLee gear guides.
electronics
Wearable Power Bank for Apple Watch
Worth considering
Worth considering
Wearable Power Bank for Apple Watch — covered in HikingWithLee gear guides.
electronics
Pocket Power Bank 2500 mAh
Worth considering
Worth considering
Pocket Power Bank 2500 mAh — covered in HikingWithLee gear guides.
trekking poles
Black Diamond Trail Trekking Poles
Worth considering
Worth considering
Black Diamond Trail Trekking Poles — covered in HikingWithLee gear guides.
trekking poles
Cascade Mountain Tech Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles
Worth considering
Worth considering
Cascade Mountain Tech Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles — covered in HikingWithLee gear guides.
trekking poles
Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Cork Trekking Poles
Worth considering
Worth considering
Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Cork Trekking Poles — covered in HikingWithLee gear guides.
trekking poles
Hiker Hunger Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles
Worth considering
Worth considering
Hiker Hunger Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles — covered in HikingWithLee gear guides.
trekking poles
Black Diamond Women's Trail Pro Shock Trekking Poles
Worth considering
Worth considering
Black Diamond Women's Trail Pro Shock Trekking Poles — covered in HikingWithLee gear guides.