Leki Makalu Trekking Pole

The Makalu Lite is designed with a lighter construction, primarily through the use of a slightly slimmer shaft diameter and hollow core grip technology. It maintains the same durability and locking reliability as the standard version but is optimized for hikers who want to reduce overall pack weight without sacrificing stability.

Yes, the Speed Lock Plus lever is designed to be operated easily even with gloves on. It provides a secure, external locking mechanism that allows you to quickly adjust the pole length without needing to twist or unscrew sections.

While these come with standard trekking baskets, the tips are compatible with Leki's larger snow baskets. You can easily swap the trekking baskets for winter-specific ones to prevent the poles from sinking too deep into soft snow.

The grip extension allows you to move your hand lower down the shaft without having to adjust the pole length. This is particularly useful on steep traverses or switchbacks where you need to shorten your grip quickly to maintain balance.

Yes, the poles feature a Flex Tip design that is replaceable. If the carbide tip wears down after extensive use on rocky terrain, you can swap it out to restore the pole's original grip and precision.

With a collapsed pack size of 67 cm, these poles will fit on the exterior attachment points of most standard hiking backpacks. They are generally too long to fit inside a daypack unless you are using a very large expedition-style pack.