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Alpine Explorer telescopic trekking poles with trekking tips and walking caps
Hiker standing with Alpine Explorer poles in front of snowy hills
Suits walkers from 1.40 to 2 m.The Alpine Explorer extends from 95 to 135 cm
Hiker setting the length of an Alpine Explorer pole
Set your length in seconds.One quick-lock clamp, 95 to 135 cm
Woman holding Alpine Explorer poles on a mountain meadow
Light in the hand.247 g a pole, aluminium
Alpine Explorer telescopic trekking pole
Quick-lock clamp of the Alpine Explorer
Quick-lock clamp.Open, set your length, close
EVA grip of the Alpine Explorer with wrist strap
EVA grip.With an adjustable wrist strap
Trekking tip and rubber walking cap
In the box.Trekking tip + walking cap
Alpine Explorer pushed together to 65 cm
Slides down to 65 cm.Fits any car boot

Alpine Explorer Telescopic Trekking Poles

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£34.95£69.95−50 %

One pair = 2 poles · from £27.99 a pair in the 4-pack

  • Packs into your carry-on.
  • Folds to 37 cm and clicks open in seconds.
  • Cork + EVA grips. Snow plate in the box.

Perfect forTravelHut-to-hutWinter hikes

Choose your polePrices per pair (2 poles)
How many pairs?−50 % and more on every pack

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  • Free delivery over £35
  • 40-day money-back guarantee. Not for you? Send them back and get your money back
  • Real reviews from verified buyers in our German store mybollsen.de, translated from German

Real trails, real reviews

Verified buyers from our German store mybollsen.de, translated from German

Woman hiking with 3K Carbon Extreme+ poles

★★★★★ “Great workmanship, very compact and extremely light.”Markus S. · 3K Carbon Extreme+

3K Carbon Extreme+£59.95

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Hiker walking with Expedition Pro poles

★★★★★ “Good, strong pole, folds up very small”Walter S. · Expedition Pro

Expedition Pro£44.95

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Hiker standing with Alpine Explorer poles

★★★★★ “The poles lock in a flash and hold the set length even under load”Alexander Z. · Alpine Explorer

Alpine Explorer£34.95

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Real customer reviewsFrom 199 g a pole40 days to tryFree delivery over £35

What walkers say about their poles.

A selection of reviews from verified buyers in our German store mybollsen.de, translated from German

★★★★★Alpine Explorer

“unlike my old ones, whose sections had to be twisted to lock, but often needed retightening”

“The poles lock in a flash and hold the set length even under load”

Alexander Z. ✔ Verified purchase · Jul 2024

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Very sturdy and reliable trekking poles
The poles lock in a flash and hold the set length even under load, unlike my old ones, whose sections had to be twisted to lock, but often needed retightening because the telescopic sections could be pushed together when a bit more pressure was put on them. I’m very happy with the new Bollsen poles.

★★★★★3K Carbon Extreme+

“Great workmanship, very compact and extremely light.”

Markus S. ✔ Verified purchase · Aug 2024

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Perfect poles for hiking!
The folding 3K CARBON EXTREME+ trekking poles are simply perfect! Great workmanship, very compact and extremely light. The support is also very competent, friendly and above all quick to reply!!! Would buy again any time! ;)

★★★★★Expedition Pro

“What I especially like is how robust it is and how easy it is to adjust the pole length!”

Max S. ✔ Verified purchase · Apr 2024

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Perfect as a wading staff too!
I use the Expedition Pro as a wading aid when fly fishing and have had only good experiences with it. What I especially like is how robust it is and how easy it is to adjust the pole length!

★★★★★Expedition Pro

“Good, strong pole, folds up very small”

Walter S. ✔ Verified purchase · Dec 2024

★★★★★Expedition Pro

“Fast shipping, great value for money! Easy to put together”

Marianne R. ✔ Verified purchase · Jun 2024

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Great trekking poles
Fast shipping, great value for money! Easy to put together, and instructions were sent in advance. Would buy them again.

★★★★★3K Carbon Extreme+

“Clever and compact!!”

Gerald S. ✔ Verified purchase · Jan 2025

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Super light poles
Clever and compact!!

★★★★☆Alpine Explorer

“They sit well in the hand.”

Heike ✔ Verified purchase · Jan 2025

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All good
They sit well in the hand. A holder on the pole for the rubber cap would be handy.

★★★★★3K Carbon Extreme+

“both times Maja gave me quick advice. She even took a photo to help me understand!”

Silvia L. ✔ Verified purchase · Oct 2024

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First-class customer service!
I’ve just used the support twice, and both times Maja gave me quick advice. She even took a photo to help me understand! :-) It was about pulling the poles apart and fixing them with the metal button. We’ll be trying out the trekking poles in Ticino soon! Thanks for now to the friendly customer service.

★★★★★Alpine Explorer

“Contacted customer service, and they swapped them for different poles without any fuss, no ifs or buts.”

Gerli Z. ✔ Verified purchase · Sep 2025

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Exchange of trekking poles
I ordered and received 2x the 3K Carbon Extreme folding trekking poles, then realised they didn’t suit my height. Contacted customer service, and they swapped them for different poles without any fuss, no ifs or buts. Very good products, the insoles are excellent too! I can recommend them to anyone.

★★★★★3K Carbon Extreme+

“…super light, really flexible hiking poles. I’m totally thrilled 🤩”

Michael S. ✔ Verified purchase · May 2024

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Top hiking poles
…super light, really flexible hiking poles. I’m totally thrilled 🤩

★★★★★3K Carbon Extreme+

“3K Carbon Extreme+ met all my expectations.”

Josef N. ✔ Verified purchase · May 2024

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Very good!
3K Carbon Extreme+ met all my expectations.

★★★★★3K Carbon Extreme+

“The quality of the products matches the price.”

Gabriele E. ✔ Verified purchase · Nov 2024

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Very good
Quick, hassle-free order handling. The quality of the products matches the price.

★★★★☆Alpine Explorer

“Good product, but the rubber buffer, which is only pushed on, fell off unnoticed on rough ground.”

Jürgen ✔ Verified purchase · Jul 2025

★★★★☆3K Carbon Extreme+

“After 2/3 of the route, one of the poles sadly gave up on me, hence one point off.”

“After contacting Maja (support), a new pair was sent to my home address free of charge, no questions asked.”

Karin · Mar 2026

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Watch out: check the screw connections
These light carbon hiking poles were a retirement gift. A flight, then walking the first of my many Camino pilgrim routes. After 2/3 of the route, one of the poles sadly gave up on me, hence one point off. The fitted sleeves are screwed into the carbon tube. These sleeves hold the pull cord and, in the end piece, also a spring. On normal ground (a gravel path), one of the poles simply lost its lower end. Missing/lost: the screw connection and the spring for the last section (compared by carefully unscrewing the other pole). I didn’t realise this is “only” a loose screw connection. On closer inspection, other sleeves could be screwed in further. After contacting Maja (support), a new pair was sent to my home address free of charge, no questions asked. Now I hope this pair survives the next tour without any problems. I’m also curious whether anything about the design gets improved, and I’ll certainly compare it with similar poles.

A selection of real reviews from verified buyers in our German store mybollsen.de, translated from German as faithfully as we can. How we check reviews: Authenticity of customer reviews (page in German)

Expedition Pro film: the pole snaps open on a mountain ridge at sunrise

★★★★★ “What I especially like is how robust it is and how easy it is to adjust the pole length!”Max S. · Expedition Pro

Alpine Explorer film: the telescopic pole is extended on a mountain ridge at sunrise

★★★★☆ “They sit well in the hand.”Heike · Alpine Explorer

3K Carbon Extreme+ film: the carbon pole snaps open on a mountain ridge at sunrise

★★★★★ “…super light, really flexible hiking poles. I’m totally thrilled 🤩”Michael S. · 3K Carbon Extreme+

On the way down

Steady on the way down, with grip on every step.

Up to 135 cmTungsten steel tip
  • Your arms work with you on the descent
  • A little longer for the way down, shorter for the climb
  • The hard tip bites into grass, forest floor and mud
  • Long grips: slide your hand down on steep bits instead of resetting
Woman putting folded 3K Carbon Extreme+ poles into their BOLLSEN bag

★★★★★ “Clever and compact!!”Gerald S. · 3K Carbon Extreme+

Hiker unfolding an Expedition Pro pole

★★★★★ “Good, strong pole, folds up very small”Walter S. · Expedition Pro

Woman holding Alpine Explorer poles on a mountain meadow

Travel light

Packs into your carry-on.

Folds to 37 cm297 g a pole
  • Folds to 37 cm and clicks open in seconds
  • Cork + EVA grips for a sure hold
  • Trekking tip, walking cap and snow plate in the box

Airline rules on trekking poles in hand luggage differ. Check with your airline before you fly.

Travel light

Packs into your carry-on.

Folds to 37 cmOnly 199 g a pole
  • Folds to 37 cm and goes into its own bag
  • Only 199 g a pole, made from 3K carbon
  • Trekking tip, walking cap and snow plate in the box

Airline rules on trekking poles in hand luggage differ. Check with your airline before you fly.

Easy to take along

Slides into any car boot.

Pushes down to 65 cm247 g a pole
  • Telescopic: slides down to 65 cm
  • Extends from 95 to 135 cm with one quick-lock clamp
  • Trekking tip and walking cap in the box

Flying? Take a folding model: the Expedition Pro and 3K Carbon Extreme+ fold to 37 cm for hand luggage.

Hiker extending an Alpine Explorer pole

★★★★★ “The poles lock in a flash and hold the set length even under load”Alexander Z. · Alpine Explorer

Woman walking with Expedition Pro poles on a mountain meadow

★★★★★ “Fast shipping, great value for money! Easy to put together”Marianne R. · Expedition Pro

3K Carbon Extreme+ poles packed on a hiking backpack

★★★★★ “3K Carbon Extreme+ met all my expectations.”Josef N. · 3K Carbon Extreme+

Zero risk

Set your length in seconds. 40 days to try.

Open the quick-lock clamp, set your length, close it. The Alpine Explorer extends from 95 to 135 cm and suits walkers from 1.40 to 2 m. Not for you? Send them back within 40 days and get your money back.

Unfold the sections, let them click, then set your length with the quick-lock clamp. The Expedition Pro extends from 115 to 135 cm and suits walkers from 1.60 to 2 m. Not for you? Send them back within 40 days and get your money back.

Unfold the sections, let them click, then set your length with the quick-lock clamp. The 3K Carbon Extreme+ extends from 115 to 135 cm and suits walkers from 1.60 to 2 m. Not for you? Send them back within 40 days and get your money back.

£34.95 a pair£44.95 a pair£59.95 a pair40-day money-back guaranteeFree delivery over £35
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Find your pole

The right pole is the one you’ll actually take.

Three models, one question: where do you walk? Pick yours and we’ll set it up for you above.

Alpine Explorer poles

Telescopic · Aluminium

Alpine Explorer

For day hikes and Nordic walking. Slides down to 65 cm and fits in any car boot. Suits walkers from 1.40 m.

£34.95 a pair · 247 g a pole

Most popularExpedition Pro poles

Folding · 7075 aluminium

Expedition Pro

For travel and hut-to-hut tours. Folds to 37 cm, cork + EVA grips, snow plate in the box.

£44.95 a pair · 297 g a pole

3K Carbon Extreme+ poles

Folding · 3K carbon

3K Carbon Extreme+

For long tours where every gram counts. Our lightest pole, folds to 37 cm, snow plate in the box.

£59.95 a pair · 199 g a pole

  1. Under 1.60 m? Take the Alpine Explorer. It suits walkers from 1.40 m.
  2. Flying, or short on space? Take a folding pole. Both fold to 37 cm.
  3. Every gram counts? Take the 3K Carbon Extreme+ at 199 g a pole.
  • Adjustable length on all three models
  • Trekking tip and walking cap with every pair
  • 40-day money-back guarantee on all three

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Three poles side by side

All three are adjustable and come with a trekking tip and a walking cap. The folding models add a snow plate.

Alpine ExplorerExpedition Pro3K Carbon Extreme+
MaterialAluminiumAluminium (7075)3K carbon
Weight per pole247 g297 g199 g
TypeTelescopicFoldingFolding
Packed length65 cm37 cm37 cm
Fits hand luggageNoYesYes
Extended length95–135 cm115–135 cm115–135 cm
Suits height1.40–2 m1.60–2 m1.60–2 m
GripsEVACork + EVAEVA
In the boxTrekking tip + walking capTrekking tip, walking cap + snow plateTrekking tip, walking cap + snow plate
Price (pair)£34.95instead of £69.95£44.95instead of £99.95£59.95instead of £149.95

Real customer reviewsFree delivery over £3540 days to try

Built for the trail

The numbers behind a lighter hike.

Model
Alpine Explorer
Weight
247 g a pole
Type
Telescopic, aluminium
Packed length
65 cm
Extended
95–135 cm
Suits height
1.40–2 m
Grips
EVA
In the box
Trekking tip + walking cap
Tip
Solid tungsten steel
Guarantee
40 days, money back
Model
Expedition Pro
Weight
297 g a pole
Type
Folding, 7075 aluminium
Packed length
37 cm
Extended
115–135 cm
Suits height
1.60–2 m
Grips
Cork + EVA
In the box
Trekking tip, walking cap + snow plate
Tip
Solid tungsten steel
Guarantee
40 days, money back
Model
3K Carbon Extreme+
Weight
199 g a pole
Type
Folding, 3K carbon
Packed length
37 cm
Extended
115–135 cm
Suits height
1.60–2 m
Grips
EVA
In the box
Trekking tip, walking cap + snow plate
Tip
Solid tungsten steel
Guarantee
40 days, money back

FAQ · BOLLSEN trekking poles

Questions? Answered.

Straight answers about our three trekking poles, from length to the 40-day guarantee.

Which model should I choose?

Start with where you walk. For day hikes, Nordic walking or if you are under 1.60 m, take the Alpine Explorer. If you travel or want poles that fold small, take the Expedition Pro. If every gram counts on long tours, take the 3K Carbon Extreme+. At 199 g a pole, it’s our lightest.

What height do they suit, and how long should I set them?

The Alpine Explorer extends from 95 to 135 cm and suits walkers from 1.40 to 2 m. The Expedition Pro and 3K Carbon Extreme+ extend from 115 to 135 cm and suit walkers from 1.60 to 2 m. Set them a little shorter for the climb and a little longer for the way down.

Do they fit in hand luggage?

The Expedition Pro and 3K Carbon Extreme+ fold to 37 cm and fit in hand luggage. The Alpine Explorer only slides down to 65 cm, so it doesn’t. Airline rules on poles in the cabin differ, so check with your airline before you fly.

Which models come with a snow plate?

The Expedition Pro and the 3K Carbon Extreme+ come with a trekking tip, a walking cap and a snow plate. The Alpine Explorer comes with a trekking tip and a walking cap. Want more? Add the spare tips set: snow plates, mud plates, rubber tips and Nordic walking pads.

Folding or telescopic: what’s the difference?

A telescopic pole slides into itself. The Alpine Explorer goes down to 65 cm, fine for the car boot. A folding pole is made of sections held together by an inner cord. Unfold it, let it click into place, set your length. The Expedition Pro and 3K Carbon Extreme+ fold to 37 cm.

Carbon or aluminium?

3K carbon is the lightest: the 3K Carbon Extreme+ weighs 199 g a pole. Aluminium is a little heavier and very sturdy. The Expedition Pro is made from hard 7075 aluminium and weighs 297 g a pole, the Alpine Explorer is aluminium at 247 g.

Are they good for Nordic walking?

Yes. Put the rubber walking cap on for tarmac and hard paths. It cushions each step and keeps the tip quiet. On grass, forest floor or mud, take it off and walk on the hard trekking tip.

Is one pair one pole or two?

One pair is two poles. All prices on this page are per pair.

When will my order arrive?

We send the poles from our EU warehouse, and delivery takes 5–10 working days. Delivery is free on orders over £35, otherwise it costs £4.95.

What if they don’t suit me?

Tell us what’s not working. Often it’s the length setting, and we’ll help you get it right. If you’re still not happy, the 40-day money-back guarantee applies: email hello@bollsen.co.uk and you’ll get your money back.

Still unsure? Ask us anything about length, models or your order: hello@bollsen.co.uk

Customer reviews

Alpine Explorer reviews from our German shop mybollsen.de, translated from German

4.5Based on 4 reviews
  • 5★2
  • 4★2
  • 3★0
  • 2★0
  • 1★0

Exchanging trekking poles

So I ordered and received 2 x the 3K Carbon Extreme folding trekking poles, then realised they didn't suit my height. I contacted customer service and they swapped them for different trekking poles without any fuss, no ifs or buts. Very good products, and the insoles are excellent too! I can recommend them to anyone.

Gerli Z. · ✔ Verified purchase ·

Good product

Good product, but unfortunately the rubber tip, which is only pushed on, fell off without me noticing on rough terrain.

Jürgen · ✔ Verified purchase ·

All great

They sit nicely in the hand. A holder on the pole for the rubber tip would be handy.

Heike · ✔ Verified purchase ·

Very sturdy and reliable trekking poles

The poles lock in a flash and hold the set length even under load, unlike my old ones, where you had to twist the parts to lock them, but they often needed retightening because the telescopic sections would push together whenever a bit more pressure was put on them. Very happy with the new Bollsen poles.

Alexander Z. · ✔ Verified purchase ·

Expedition Pro reviews from our German shop mybollsen.de, translated from German

4.9Based on 8 reviews
  • 5★7
  • 4★1
  • 3★0
  • 2★0
  • 1★0

Good strong pole, folds down really small

Walter S. · ✔ Verified purchase ·

All great, both the item I ordered and the delivery

Nothing to complain about here, all great

Angela W. · ✔ Verified purchase ·

Great trekking poles

Fast shipping, great value for money! Easy to put together and instructions were sent in advance. Would buy them again.

Marianne R. · ✔ Verified purchase ·

Expedition Pro

Andrea M. · ✔ Verified purchase ·

Expedition Pro

Heinrich H. · ✔ Verified purchase ·

Expedition Pro

Edgar K. · ✔ Verified purchase ·

Perfect as a wading staff too!

I use the Expedition Pro as a wading aid when fly fishing and have had nothing but good experiences with it. What I particularly like is how sturdy it is and how easy it is to adjust the length!

Max S. · ✔ Verified purchase ·

The trekking poles are fine, but they're a bit hard to assemble because it takes a lot of strength to lock the assembled sections. When ordering I didn't notice any weight information, which is very important for mountain walkers (especially older ones), as every gram counts. That's why I'm giving it a 4. But I'm very happy with the quick reply to my question, i.e. the help with assembling the poles.

Aleš S. · ✔ Verified purchase ·

3K Carbon Extreme+ reviews from our German shop mybollsen.de, translated from German

4.9Based on 12 reviews
  • 5★11
  • 4★1
  • 3★0
  • 2★0
  • 1★0

Warning: check the screw connections

These light carbon trekking poles were given to me as a retirement present. A flight and then on to hiking the first of my many Camino pilgrim routes. After 2/3 of the route one of the poles sadly gave up on me, hence one point off. The fitted sleeves are screwed into the carbon tube. These sleeves hold the pull cord and, in the end section, a spring too. When used on normal terrain (gravel path), one of the poles simply lost its bottom end. What was missing/got lost: the screw connection and the spring for the last section. (Compared by carefully unscrewing the other pole.) I hadn't realised this is "only" a loose screw connection. On closer inspection, other sleeves could be screwed in further. After contacting Maja (support), a new pair was sent to my home address without any fuss and free of charge. Now I hope this pair survives the next trip without any problems. I'll also wait and see whether anything gets improved in the design, and I'll certainly compare it with similar poles for myself.

Karin ·

Perfect poles for hiking!

The folding 3K CARBON EXTREME+ trekking poles are simply perfect! Great build quality, very compact and extremely light. On top of that, the support team is very knowledgeable, friendly and above all quick to get back to you!!! Would do it again any time! ;)

Markus S. · ✔ Verified purchase ·

Top

Great product.

Jens S. · ✔ Verified purchase ·

Super light poles

Clever and compact!!

Gerald S. · ✔ Verified purchase ·

Very good

Quick, hassle-free order processing. The quality of the products matches the price.

Gabriele E. · ✔ Verified purchase ·

First-class customer service!

I've just used the support twice and was quickly helped by Maja both times. She even took a photo to make it easier to understand! :-) It was about pulling the poles apart and fixing them with the metal button. We'll be trying out the trekking poles in Ticino soon! Thanks for now to the friendly customer service.

Silvia L. · ✔ Verified purchase ·

Great stuff

Johann D. · ✔ Verified purchase ·

Light and easy to put together

Helmut K. · ✔ Verified purchase ·

Top trekking poles

…super light, totally flexible trekking poles. I'm totally thrilled 🤩

Michael S. · ✔ Verified purchase ·

very good!

3K Carbon Extreme+ met all my expectations.

Josef N. · ✔ Verified purchase ·

Josef K. · ✔ Verified purchase ·

Excellent service

I'm giving top marks even though one of the poles I ordered was faulty. The complaint was dealt with lightning fast. I received the new pair of poles before I'd even sent the faulty one back – just on the basis of a photo. Contact with the seller was excellent and to the point. I can recommend this seller to anyone with a clear conscience.

Włodzimierz M. · ✔ Verified purchase ·

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