Erin Halpin

REI Assistant Category Merchant

Erin Halpin is an assistant category merchant for backpacks and trekking poles at REI Co-op headquarters in Kent, Wash.

Latest Articles

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  Buying Advice

  How to Choose Trekking Poles and Hiking Staffs

  Learn how to shop for trekking poles for hiking: You'll consider weight, price, shock absorption, shaft construction and the type of grip.

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  Skills

  How to Use Trekking Poles and Hiking Staffs

  Learn how to use trekking poles: We discuss who trekking poles are for, how to adjust them, how to use baskets and how to walk with trekking poles.