he race to design the lightest tent and backpack is hot. The race for the lightest trekking pole? Decidedly not. Most poles are distinguished by their features rather than their weight. Durston Gear’s first entry into the trekking pole category is a surprisingly light, but still well featured, product dubbed the Iceline. Durston Gear Iceline Trekking Poles At a Glance Price: $169 without hand straps, $179 with Weight: 9.4 ounces/pair* (poles, no baskets, no hand straps). ...

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