The Helinox Snow, Sand, Mud Basket Set steps in when skinny pole tips dive straight through soft ground. The wider 80 mm baskets spread your weight across snow, dune sand or boggy patches so the poles actually bite. Two matching pieces clip near the tip and stay put, turning standard walking poles into better support for creek crossings, wet tracks and soft sidling.

Each basket is moulded from sturdy synthetic material with an 80 mm outside diameter and cut outs to trim weight. The central hub locks onto Helinox pole tips for a solid fit that handles side load on off-camber slopes. Slim thickness keeps the basket from snagging rocks or roots. The pair sits flat in a pack lid or pocket so you can throw them in as backup whenever you head into softer country.

• Helinox snow, sand and mud basket set
• Supplied as a set of 2 pieces
• Larger basket outer diameter of 80 mm
• Wide profile helps prevent pole tips burying
• Suits use on snow, sand and soft mud
• Designed to fit Helinox pole basket mounts
• Cut out pattern reduces weight and bulk
• Thin profile allows baskets to pack flat
• Ideal upgrade for trekking or walking poles
• Simple clip on changeover from standard baskets

Q: How many baskets come in the Helinox Snow, Sand, Mud Basket Set?

The set includes two baskets. Each basket fits onto a separate pole so you can run a pair of trekking poles in soft ground. Carrying a spare pair of baskets is handy if you swap between rocky and snowy terrain. The two piece pack keeps weight down but still covers a full hiking setup.

Q: What diameter are the Helinox snow and sand baskets?

Each basket has an outer diameter of 80 mm. That wider face spreads your weight over a bigger patch of snow or sand. The design reduces how far the pole tip sinks with each step. It also helps your poles stay planted when you lean on them under a heavy pack.

Q: When should I swap to these 80 mm baskets on my poles?

Swap to them when the ground is soft. They work well in fresh snow, slushy spring conditions and loose beach sand. They also help in muddy tracks where narrow tips punch straight through. Keeping a set in your pack lets you change over as soon as the surface starts to soften.

Q: Do these baskets add much bulk to a hiking kit?

No, they pack very flat. Each basket is thin with cut outs that shave weight. The pair stacks together and slides into a pocket or side pouch. That means you can keep them in your kit on every walk without noticing the extra load.