THE 2-MINUTE RULE FOR HIKING POLES

The principal downside in the Aether 65 is its fat, which squeezes in slightly below 5 lbs. On top of that, Firm is middling: You only get five exterior pockets (seven should you’re counting water bottle holders), plus the hipbelt pockets are oddly positioned and difficult to achieve. For the majority of backpackers, we expect the Atmos is the mo