The Leki Makalu Cork Lite is a aluminum telescoping trekking pole weighing 17.6 oz per pair. It extends to 125 cm, packs to 66 cm, and lists at $160.
GearScore breakdown
How this trekking pole earns its 44 on the default algorithm, factor by factor
Have specific needs in mind, like the lightest pair for fast miles, the shortest pack for travel, or the best value? Rank this pole against every other on your own custom scoring algorithm.
Open the full trekking pole comparison →Specifications
| Material: | Aluminum |
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| Max length: | 125 cm |
| Min length: | 90 cm |
| Weight (pair): | 500 g17.6 oz |
| Packed length: | 66 cm |
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| Fold style: | Telescoping |
| Lock type: | Lever |
| Sections: | 3 |
| Price: | $160 |
How scoring works
The same GearScore engine the comparison pages use. This is the default weighting; open the full comparison to re-weight it around your trip.
GearScore blends published specs into one 0 to 100 number. Max length is a "good enough" gate; weight and packed length score on a sliding scale. Price is a lever presets turn on. Material, fold style, and lock type are shown but not scored.
Customize on the full comparison →- Sufficiency
- Only needs to be good enough. Max length works this way: long enough to set to your height and the pole is set, extra length adds no points by default.
- Monotonic
- More (or less) is always better. Lighter beats heavier and a shorter packed length beats a longer one, so they score on a sliding scale.
- Preference
- Material and fold style are personal preference, never scored. They only filter the list.