These are the most compactable 4-season adjustable poles for all-around use available from CAMP.  The upper portion adjusts like other adjustable poles by using the latest functional locking mechanism.  The 3-section lower portion folds up in a similar fashion to tent poles.  Perfect for any hiking, climbing, scrambling, split snowboarding, ski mountaineering, travel, or other situation where you need your poles to become as small as possible to be able to stash them away as completely and securely as you can.