Black Diamond Alpine Cork Trekking Poles vs Durston Gear Iceline Carbon Trekking Poles (pair)
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Alpine-specific carbon trekking poles at 17 oz per pair (482g) with natural cork handles and enhanced stability for technical terrain.
Full details →Exceptionally light carbon trekking poles tested among the lightest available. Fixed length carbon construction optimized for ultralight trekking and shelter se...
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Black Diamond Alpine Cork Trekking Poles vs Durston Gear Iceline Carbon Trekking Poles (pair): which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Durston Gear Iceline Carbon Trekking Poles (pair) wins — at 269 g it is 213 g (44%) lighter than the Black Diamond Alpine Cork Trekking Poles (482 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.
See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest trekking poles page, or browse the full gear weight database.