How to use hiking poles and 5 reasons why I love them | Trekking poles

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I chat about 5 reasons why I love hiking poles and 4 tips to using them properly.
Why I love hiking poles
1. Transfer load off legs 00:16
2. Balance and safety 00:56
3. Rhythm and propulsion 01:27
4. Protection 01:47
5. Multiuse item 03:27
How to use hiking poles (4 tips) 03:53
1. Pole length 03:58
2. Grip 04:53
3. Technique 06:41
4. Adjust to conditions 08:10
GEAR in this vid
Poles: Drop Fizan: massdrop.7eer.net/VyOzYA
Pack: Patagonia Ascensionist 45L: www.rei.com/product/866679/pa...
Hat: Ace of Something: amzn.to/3BduoNt
Pants: Fjall Raven: alnk.to/dAgfgOw
Shoes: Altra Lone Peak: amzn.to/3wegEjl
NOTE: All equipment was purchased with my own money. I am not sponsored by any brands. I just like to chat about cool gear. Some links are affiliate links so if you make a purchase it helps the channel out. Thanks

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@DebOxy 2 года назад

Love my poles, they are a 100 % leg and back saver and multi use. Another tip I’ve used, if your descending a muddy slippery trail, you take off the rubber covers, stuff that tip into the muddy path and use this as a stopper so you can place a foot against it and not slide.

@MrKeenaz 2 года назад

Good advice..I like that idea. I don’t know how many times my heels have flown out from under me going down muddy hills.

@KateGrarock 2 года назад

Great idea!! Will be adding that to the hiking bag of tricks thanks mate

@FreedomOnFoot 2 года назад

One of my favourites bits of hiking gear. I'm singing their praises all the time to those who don't use them or haven't tried them before. It surprises me that so many Aussie hikers still don't use them compared with the rate of usage by hikers in other parts of the world. They've definitely changed the game for me and help me to do bigger distances without significant fatigue. Great instructional video, Kate and good on you for giving hiking poles some well-deserved air time!

@KateGrarock 2 года назад

Haha thanks so much mate, I totally agree. It's a bit strange hey how a lot of Australian hiking has a lag on style from overseas - just like ultralight. I used to think poles were no good for the bush bashing i often do but geese I loved them on my more recent off track trail.

@raykinit4701 2 года назад

great video informative liked the uphill down hill shots it all makes sense when you explained it. thanks for taking the extra time to set up the shot.

@KateGrarock 2 года назад

Cheers mate - good to hear. I'm a bit envious of you getting out on the Cape to Cape - have fun

@lauracox3859 2 года назад

LOVE the vid Kate!

@KateGrarock 2 года назад

thanks mate gotta take what I can hey. Hope do do a tent review soon too

@rtwt7487 2 года назад

Thanks for this video Kate, super helpful.

@KateGrarock 2 года назад

Cheers thanks for watching.

@hikerinaustralia 2 года назад

Great video Kate, thanks for your thoughts and tips.

@KateGrarock 2 года назад

You're so welcome! Thanks for watching

@rhcpbrunette 2 года назад

Great tips thanks Kate! I am thinking about buying some shortly so this was a very helpful primer (and not patronising even if some of this seems like common sense for seasoned hikers).

@KateGrarock 2 года назад

Oh brilliant thanks a lot. Hope you love them. Took me a little to get into them.

@MrKeenaz 2 года назад

Thanks for this vid Kate. Great advice. I’ve been picking up gum branches as I needed when on a trek, had to be gumtree cos it had to be strong enough not to break and not once did I think of weight nor adjustable heights, I always got bits about shoulder height. After seeing your vid I’m going to get me a pair of these modern staffs. Can’t believe I lugged 30-40mm diameter bits of heavy wood around. Looking forward to your tent review too. Regards, Mario.

@KateGrarock 2 года назад

Oh brilliant thanks so much. Yes a good old stick can have quite the charm though. I do love finding just the right one. Sadly poles do lack the charm of a beautiful stick but yep tend to be a touch lighter and more forgiving grip.

@duffynorris-bailey854 2 года назад

Cheers Kate . I’ve been thinking about buying poles and now you shown me how to use them. Definitely going for the adjustable over the break down version.

@KateGrarock 2 года назад

Brilliant thanks. Hope you love them as much as I do. Sometimes they take a little getting used to. Happy hiking

@gailwaimon485 Год назад

This is one of the BEST pole videos I have watched! I will be sharing this for a novice hiking group! Thnks🎉

@KateGrarock Год назад

Thanks Gail - appreciate it. How good are poles!

@gooster777 2 года назад

Thanks Kate. I always enjoy what you post. I've been a big fan of poles, they are invaluable as your gets pack gets heavier and your legs weaker as the day goes on. I did have one near miss with a brown snake and whilst it didn't strike me I think it was my pole that confused it. I didn't see it all and placed my foot right next to it. Thanks again and keep the posts coming!

@KateGrarock 2 года назад

Wowzers now that's a reason to love poles. I have always wondered if this could be the case. Great that you both you and the snake were safe to go about your day.

@justpeace999 2 года назад

Great advice thanks Kate…I’m sold!

@KateGrarock 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful! welcome to the club

@treklinda1309 2 года назад

Thank you. I need to get used to using them.. Well.. will have a go on my next hike!

@KateGrarock 2 года назад

Hope you love them. And hope you are allowed out and about 😀

@UltralightHiker 2 года назад

Great video, great tips loved it.

@KateGrarock 2 года назад

Thanks so much are you a pole user?

@UltralightHiker 2 года назад

@@KateGrarock absolutely

@johninmelb 2 года назад

I love my hiking poles, my knees are buggered, without my "gimp sticks" I couldn't get out in the bush at all. Great video

@KateGrarock 2 года назад

Thanks so much. I’m not yet buggered but hope they help me prevent getting there and can extend my hiking well into my golden years. Thanks for the comment.

@ingridmccarthy0707 2 года назад

Great video! I love mine (cheapies from Mountain Designs) - they totally help me lug my ass up all Canberra hills! And really help when I'm carrying a pack. I'm trying to convince hubby to try them 😊

@KateGrarock 2 года назад

Oh so great to hear. Looks like you have been doing some great day hikes too. Obs when not in quarantine. Funny story I was looking at your fb post and my girlfriend saw the notification to isolate and thought it was a message I was sent 😂

@ingridmccarthy0707 2 года назад

@@KateGrarock yeah, we've been trying to wander around, but some weekends we are pretty slack! I feel like I run the gauntlet every time I go grocery shopping - will this land me in quarantine?!

@KateGrarock 2 года назад

@@ingridmccarthy0707 I feel ya need a nature morale boost thats for sure

@WadeAbout 2 года назад

Great to see you out again. Was that on the last assent on Majura ?

@KateGrarock 2 года назад

Thanks, yes it was - Love that mountain, snuck this one in before lockdown.

@WadeAbout 2 года назад

@@KateGrarock you can have it. I am swearing and swearing by the time you get to that slippery dusty bit. Need to take my poles!

@naxiana 2 года назад

Great video! How are those Fjallraven keb pants going?

@KateGrarock 2 года назад

cheers. I bloody love them so darn much. I basically live in them in lockdown too. Been building a deck so lots of squatting and heavy wear they are the best. Horribly expensive but maybe they are worth it. Will have to really test them with some bum scooting in the Budawangs. You have them don't you? If not here is a link bit.ly/3z6IBdG

@SJ840 2 года назад

Thanks Kate, great vid. Never walk without my poles, they've saved my bacon a few times too. Have you seen the TrekChair? Combines 2 poles with a lightweight reclining camping chair. Great way to take the weight off while walking and at camp ;-D

@KateGrarock 2 года назад

Thanks. Haha so glad your bacon has been saved too. Oh no I haven’t but I’ll check it out. Thanks

@angelicamason1650 2 года назад

Thanks Kate. Very informative. I didn't know that there is a left and right pole - will have to check mine out. Hope you're doing ok in lockdown. Take care.

@KateGrarock 2 года назад

Thanks a lot. I’m doing ok. Itching for a hike but keeping pretty busy. How are you doing?

@angelicamason1650 2 года назад

@@KateGrarock doing ok thanks. Getting to know my 5km radius very well. Fortunately I live on the edge of town, a bit of bush and some rural areas to walk in to keep me happy.

@KateGrarock 2 года назад

@@angelicamason1650 oh good. Well keep at it and hopefully we can see the light at the end of a very long tunnel ❤️

@l214laus 2 года назад

Great for getting up Mt Ainsley or wherever you live and your 5km lockdown zone 🙂

@KateGrarock 2 года назад

Haha yep feel like a bit of a noob rocking around Canberra suburbs in my full hiking kit. Especially when the chemist asked if they were horse riding pants 😂😂😂

@campfirejesus 2 года назад

@@KateGrarock Are they? ;)

@KateGrarock 2 года назад

hahahahaha nooooooo hahahaha I was so proud when he asked about my pants till he said that hahahaha

@l214laus 2 года назад

You are fortunate to have a property in Canberra with ponies. You and your partner would look quite special down in Civic in your jodhpurs.

@KateGrarock 2 года назад

@@l214laus hahahaha

@RVAHikerGirl 2 года назад

Great video Kate. I am a huge user of hiking poles, mostly when I am backpacking but I do use them sometimes for day hikes if I am climbing a mountain up to a summit. I am guilty of not always using the arm holds around my wrists especially when vlogging because I have to take them on and off so much to set up camera shots. Always love watching your videos.

@KateGrarock 2 года назад

Thanks so much mate. hahaha yes they are actually annoying hey when trying to film stuff. Hope you are well. so great to see you back out on the trail. I love the AT.

@l214laus 2 года назад

Hello, I thought your name seemed vaguely familiar. Looked you up and see you were part of the International Women's Virtual Galentine Hike.

@RVAHikerGirl 2 года назад

@@l214laus Yes I was. That's awesome that you remembered. Still making videos of my life outdoor in the mountains and camping. Love vlogging all my adventures.

@megansaussey7065 2 года назад

Great video Kaye! I love my poles! I see so many people using their poles incorrectly.

@KateGrarock 2 года назад

Thanks so much, they are so great hey. Hopefully we can convert a few more people :)

@megansaussey7065 2 года назад

Sorry Kate just realised I mis-spelt your name. X

@KateGrarock 2 года назад

@@megansaussey7065 haha no stress I actually do that all the time.

@BlackshacksBushcraft 2 года назад

Thanks Kate. I can definitely see the advantages of trekking poles but I'm currently using a modified hardwood broomstick. I have a strap on the top and hold it in the same way you do but I have some paracord binding in a couple places for grip if I wish to change where I'm holding it. I also use it at times as a pole for my tarp. One question about trekking poles though, if I chose to buy a pair, what should I be looking for? I would assume that there is little difference in the features from one brand to another so, are some brands better than others?

@KateGrarock 2 года назад

Sounds cool and much cheaper 😀

@MrKeenaz 2 года назад

I’m interested in the same question. I’m more interested in the adjustment locks. I’ve seen a couple different types. I guess it does boil down to, you get what you pay for no doubt. I too just use a a bit of gumtree as I need them, however it would be cool to have a set on hand that are lighter then a bit of broom stick or gumtree ay. Think I’ll google which are the better type. Cheers.

@KateGrarock 2 года назад

hey sorry i didn't see the end of your comment. Snowys have a good video on this topic and how to choose. I guess there are different folding styles, and the grip is a big one, cork is expensive and then there is weight. I had a pair of black diamond and they were great bit.ly/3gIxTmg, I just upgraded to the Fizan as they are lighter and longers so I can use with my tent bit.ly/3A8y8Qb . The Snowy video is at the bottom right of this post ( I'm not recommending these poles just the video) hope it helps t.cfjump.com/74519/t/64164?Url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.snowys.com.au%2ftrail-trekking-pole

@BlackshacksBushcraft 2 года назад

Kate Grarock that's awesome. Thanks 😃

@Celeste-in-Oz 2 года назад

Had no idea they were so useful! When's your brand coming out? 😁

@KateGrarock 2 года назад

haha thanks mate. I wish hahahaha

@anthonygrace1807 2 года назад

I had never used poles until we did the Overland Track and nearly didn’t take them then just threw them in at the last minute. We only had one pole each and they saved our butts so many times now I don’t hike without them on any hard track

@KateGrarock 2 года назад

So great. I'm so glad to hear. They are so good hey.

@nikkicoombs3337 2 года назад

Love my trekking poles. Can I ask what brand your pants are. They look awesome, having ripped the bum out of two pairs recently. Lol

@KateGrarock 2 года назад

Haha. They are Fjall Raven: alnk.to/dAgfgOw they are kinda ridiculously expensive but i do love them

@l214laus 2 года назад

Enjoy Floriade without the crowds this year.

@KateGrarock 2 года назад

haha we now have Floriade: Reimagined - they just plant the flowers at our local shops etc - its quite beautiful

@IamthePMofAustralia 2 года назад

You only need one stripe of tape on the left. (Or right)

@KateGrarock 2 года назад

haha fair point or three bits on the left and 4.5 bits on the right ;)

@larsthorwald3338 Год назад

The only time I need sticks to help me walk is when I'm drunk.

@KateGrarock Год назад

Haha

@TiffoFisho 2 года назад

Do poles have to be in your checked in luggage? I may have tried to bring an outrigger paddle with me on the plane once… and digital calipers… and zip ties 😂 so next video is pros and cons of wearing a feather in your cap?

@KateGrarock 2 года назад

Yes I believe poles have to be in checked luggage. haha I accidentally took a screwdriver I didn't know it was in there till I got home. As for the feather it definitely helps with aerodynamics haha