Erin Halpin

REI Assistant Category Merchant

Erin Halpin is an assistant category merchant for backpacks and trekking poles at REI Co-op headquarters in Kent, Wash.

Latest Articles

Buying Advice
How to Choose Trekking Poles and Hiking Staffs
2856 reviews with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars
Learn how to shop for trekking poles: You'll consider weight, price, shock absorption, shaft construction and the type of grip.
Skills
How to Use Trekking Poles and Hiking Staffs
562 reviews with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars
Learn how to use trekking poles: We discuss who trekking poles are for, how to adjust them, how to use baskets and how to walk with trekking poles.