I've had 5 knee surgeries in the last decade so I can certainly feel your pain.

I typically use one pole when packing a gun, unless it's really ugly steep then I'll use two.

I always use two poles when packing game and not packing a gun.

I do like the ones that you can adjust for height and I've used the Leki brand and liked them and have had them from Cabela's (blue in color) and have liked them.

Either way it's one of the things I won't leave camp without anymore.

Best of luck to ya!

Dober

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