Black Diamond Carbon Distance Z Trekking Poles vs Gossamer Gear LT5 Three-Piece Carbon Poles
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Collapsible carbon fiber trekking poles with Z-fold design for fast deployment. Lightweight choice for trail runners and ultralight hikers. Weight per pair.
Check price Full details →Ultralight carbon fiber three-section trekking poles with dual-density cork grip and fast-lock twist mechanism. 278g per pair (139g per pole).
Check price Full details →Black Diamond Carbon Distance Z Trekking Poles vs Gossamer Gear LT5 Three-Piece Carbon Poles: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Gossamer Gear LT5 Three-Piece Carbon Poles wins — at 278 g it is 1 g (0%) lighter than the Black Diamond Carbon Distance Z Trekking Poles (279 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.