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Black Diamond Carbon Distance Z Trekking Poles vs Komperdell Carbon FXP UL

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Komperdell Carbon FXP UL is the lighter option — 79 g lighter than the Black Diamond Carbon Distance Z Trekking Poles (28% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Black Diamond Carbon Distance Z Trekking Poles Komperdell Carbon FXP UL
Weight 279 g · 0.279 kg · 0.62 lb 200 g · 0.200 kg · 0.44 lb
Brand Black Diamond Komperdell
Category Trekking Poles Trekking Poles
Black Diamond Carbon Distance Z Trekking Poles
279 g

Collapsible carbon fiber trekking poles with Z-fold design for fast deployment. Lightweight choice for trail runners and ultralight hikers. Weight per pair.

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Komperdell Carbon FXP UL
200 g

Foldable ultralight carbon trekking poles.

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Black Diamond Carbon Distance Z Trekking Poles vs Komperdell Carbon FXP UL: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Komperdell Carbon FXP UL wins — at 200 g it is 79 g (28%) 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.

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