Originally Posted By: Hikin_Jim


Backpacker Magazine says that the trekking poles thing isn't really that big of an issue.

http://www.backpacker.com/august_2000_survival_lightning_superstition_tips/nature/919

http://www.backpacker.com/june_2001_skills_survival_lightning/nature/2105

HJ


I am not a big fan of those in theory vs in actual practice discussions.

I'll keep ditching the poles. The way I look at, any way to lessen the odds of being fried is always a plus!
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