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Trekking poles
Poles take a real load off the knees on descents, which is when most walkers actually get hurt.
- Usually around
- $65
- Kind of gift
- Something to keep
- Close enough for
- Anyone, colleagues included
- How it arrives
- Has to be posted. Check the retailer's own delivery estimate before you order.
Why this works
- Feeds a taste for novelty.
A good fit when
- hikers
- knees that complain
Before you buy
Aluminium bends and survives; carbon is lighter and snaps. Flick locks are easier to adjust with cold hands than twist locks.
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