LEKI CROSS TRAIL LITE CARBON £160

Designed for speed hiking, these high-end, carbon poles are tailormade for big summit rounds, whether you’re aiming to bag multiple Munros, Wainwrights or other peaks. Equipped with a unique Cross Shark grip system, they offer security and comfort during fast-paced mountain hikes. Leki’s latest Speed Lock 2 Plus levers also offer rapid, onthe-fly pole adjustment.

VERDICT Premium, ultralight carbon fibre trekking poles that are ideal for tackling long-distance challenge walks and demanding summit-bagging missions.