Black Diamond Alpine Cork Trekking Poles vs Trekology Trek-Z 2.0 Trekking Poles
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 →Budget foldable trekking poles with collapsible design weighing 1 lb 3 oz (540g) per pair for 100-120cm size, with EVA-foam handles.
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Black Diamond Alpine Cork Trekking Poles vs Trekology Trek-Z 2.0 Trekking Poles: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Black Diamond Alpine Cork Trekking Poles wins — at 482 g it is 58 g (11%) lighter than the Trekology Trek-Z 2.0 Trekking Poles (540 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.