Best touring poles 2024 – BACKLINE test winners
In short
The highest overall score among the 18 touring poles tested in the BACKLINE test 2024 in Gastein goes to the Leki Sherpa FX Carbon with 80.01 points. Test winners per class – Best two-section poles: Komperdell Carbon C2 Ultralight (79.55 points); Best three-section & folding poles: Leki Sherpa FX Carbon (80.01 points). The order is based solely on our test scores.
Top 10: highest overall score 2024
| # | Model | Class | Points | Stars | Weight | RRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  LekiSherpa FX Carbon | Faltstock | 80.01 | 280 g | RRP 220.00 € | |
| 2 |  KomperdellCarbon C2 Ultralight | Zweiteiler | 79.55 | 216 g | RRP 169.95 € | |
| 3 |  HEADCRUX Carbon | Zweiteiler | 79.48 | 209 g | RRP 160.00 € | |
| 4 |  LekiGuide Lite 2 | Zweiteiler | 78.00 | 259 g | RRP 125.00 € | |
| 5 |  LekiGuide 3 | Dreiteiler | 76.52 | 309 g | RRP 145.00 € | |
| 6 |  One WayTR Carbon Vario X | Faltstock | 76.52 | 249 g | RRP 190.00 € | |
| 7 |  KomperdellFatso Carbon Team Vario | Zweiteiler | 75.19 | 281 g | RRP 169.95 € | |
| 8 |  KomperdellContour Titanal orange | Zweiteiler | 74.51 | 249 g | RRP 99.95 € | |
| 9 |  ContourStiX2 | Zweiteiler | 73.38 | 256 g | RRP 99.95 € | |
| 10 |  KomperdellD’escent Ti Vario Team | Zweiteiler | 72.74 | 284 g | RRP 129.95 € |
The best for what you want
No. 1 of each list – click for the top 5.
- Best touring polesLeki Sherpa FX Carbon80.01
- Lightest touring polesHEAD CRUX Carbon209 g
- Touring poles with the best gripLeki Sherpa FX Carbon17.21
- Best-value touring polesDecathlon Vario FR0.76 €
- Best two-section polesKomperdell Carbon C2 Ultralight79.55
- Lightest two-section polesHEAD CRUX Carbon209 g
- Best-value two-section polesDecathlon Vario FR0.76 €
- Best three-section & folding polesLeki Sherpa FX Carbon80.01
What suits you?
A few short questions – the BACKLINEgearFinDR sorts all test results by your preferences.
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Two-section, three-section or folding pole?
More sections mean a shorter packed length – handy when poles are often stowed on the backpack. Top scores 2024 – Best two-section poles: Komperdell Carbon C2 Ultralight (79.55 points); Best three-section & folding poles: Leki Sherpa FX Carbon (80.01 points). Construction type does not affect our scoring.
Which touring pole is the lightest in 2024?
The lowest measured weight (pair) in the 2024 test belongs to the HEAD CRUX Carbon at 209 g.
Which touring poles offer the best value?
The lowest cost per test point in 2024 belongs to the Decathlon Vario FR (0.76 € per point, calculated from RRP and total points).
Where and how was the testing done?
18 touring poles were rated by the BACKLINE test team in Gastein in 2024 using a standardised method of measurements and field tests. All criteria and maximum points are explained under "How we test".
Are there paid placements?
No. All lists are calculated solely from our test scores and measurements.