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The remarkably compact folded length is also a major plus for me. Price: 135 Weight: 460g Rating: 7/10 Length when packed: 39cm Best for: nordic walking, backpacking and trekking What we liked: lightweight, strong, compact, easily adjustable What we didnt like: strap is light on padding, quality of plastic not great Although these poles work well for Nordic walking, we found they really proved their worth on long-distance, multi-day treks with a heavy pack