“The 5 Best Hiking Poles of 2026: A Complete Guide to Your Hikes!”
- Céline Simard, propriétaire de Simard Sport & Raquetteaneige
- Oct 8
- 4 min read
Updated: Oct 28
🥾 Put Your Health First!
Discover the 5 best hiking poles of 2026, selected for their quality, lightness, and durability.Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced hiker, this guide will help you find the perfect model for your next outdoor adventures.
Why Use Hiking Poles?
Hiking poles offer much more than simple support:
⚖️ Less pressure on your knees and ankles during descents.💪 Assistance on climbs thanks to arm support.🧍♂️ Improved posture and balance, even on slippery terrain.🚶♀️ Reduced muscle fatigue, allowing you to hike longer with ease.
The 5 Types of Hiking Poles to Know
Telescopic — adjustable, lightweight, and perfect for beginners.
Shock-absorbing — reduce impact and protect your joints.
Foldable — compact and easy to carry.
Nordic walking poles — lightweight and designed for active walking.
Quick-lock system — fast and secure adjustment, even with gloves.
How to Choose the Best Poles
Before buying, consider:
Material: aluminum (strong) or carbon (ultra-light).
Tip: tungsten for maximum durability.
Grip: ergonomic, cork or foam for added comfort.
Weight: the lighter it is, the less fatigue on long treks.
Durable and Affordable
Choose high-quality hiking poles from Quebec brands offering performance, comfort, and reliability — all at an excellent value for money.
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👉 Discover the 5 Best Hiking Poles of 2026, carefully selected by Simard Sport.
A) Used by thousands of hikers for 20 years and approved by the best fitness instructors across Canada, Here is the new generation of 300 SERIES Nordic walking poles, the most popular for quality / price.
A) BMultifunctional Nordic Walking Poles in Performance thanks to Anti-Vibration Technology and Reliable Locking System
Optimal Comfort and Safety: Discover our 3-section poles, adjustable for a personalized fit. Their ergonomic handle is designed to prevent injuries. These poles, approved by Canada's top fitness instructors, are a fitness favorite. They combine performance, safety and comfort, allowing you to burn 20% up to 40% more calories compared to walking without poles. The ergonomic handle engages your abdominal muscles, strengthening your core. Join the movement and take a walk towards better health. They are easy to transport and suitable for all seasons and terrains.
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B) Adjustable poles with quick clip-locks and cork handles
B) Strong, lightweight, fully adjustable hiking poles with cork handles for added stability and less pain on the hiking trail
Well thought out indestructible design with quality aluminum construction ensuring durability and ease of use, extra strong, lightweight and flexible aluminum construction that won't break where other carbon trekking poles will
Fully upgraded and equipped hiking and walking poles with all the necessary accessories for all terrains and conditions, each cane has a robust tungsten carbide tip which increases traction
Every detail counts, the quick, telescopic, foldable, precise lever locking system allows you to manually adjust the length to your liking in a single gesture
Improved level locking mechanism with reinforced housing and metal clips that will securely hold the adjusted level position and also prevent losing the clamping screw
These hiking poles are perfect outdoor equipment
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C) Walking poles promote an upright posture by encouraging proper back support
Join the movement and take a walk towards better health. They are easy to transport and suitable for all seasons and terrains.
Thanks to the high-quality 7 series aviation aluminum material, the shock absorption effect can greatly reduce the damage caused by impact force.
All-Terrain 4 Seasons Suitable for all seasons and terrains: comes with rubber toes, boot toes, baskets mud and snow baskets, these hiking poles help you handle easily in all weather and terrain thanks to itsanti-shock system. Lightweight walking poles
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E) 4-season Nordic walking poles with double handle
Extra long EVA foam handles with straps: soft and comfortable, absorb moisture from sweaty hands and very comfortable to hold
Built to last: we use aeronautical aluminum to make the strongest, lightest poles on the outdoor market
Extensible : our poles feature our Quick Lock system so you can quickly fold or extend your poles from 65 cm to 130 cm. When not in use, they are easy to store.
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E) Discover the TEAM JAUNTY Hiking Poles:
When you go on an adventure, comfort and safety are essential to maximize your enjoyment. TEAM JAUNTY hiking poles are designed to meet these needs, offering exceptional features for seasoned hikers and beginners:
Premium Comfort: Ergonomic natural cork handle fits your palm perfectly, providing excellent sweat absorption, non-slip grip , lasting comfort and keeping you dry.
Optimal Safety: TEAM JAUNTY hiking poles are made of aluminum alloy
All Season and All Terrain Adaptability: TEAM JAUNTY poles come with rubber tips, boot tips, mud baskets and snow baskets, making them a versatile choice
Know the types of tips before buying your walking poles
Put your health first! With your walking poles, use different tips for each type of hiking for all seasons and all terrains. Depending on the type of soilyou only have to change tips call under another element "basket" to get a good active workout and get in shape faster. Often poles come with rubber tips, boot tips, mud baskets and baskets that help you handle all weather and terrain with ease.
Walking poles will help you burn at least 20% more calories compared to trekking without them. Telescopic trekking poles adapt to your body shape, your height and your weight, allowing you to adjust the height of the pole when you feel the need, especially on slopes in order to avoid falls and muscle stiffness .
"By carefully considering these criteria, you will be fully prepared to select the ideal walking poles for your outdoor adventures. Making the right choice ensures a more comfortable, safe and enjoyable hike not only in 2026, but also for years to come."
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