Black Diamond Carbon Distance Z Trekking Poles vs Leki Makalu FX Carbon
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 →Five-section folding carbon trekking poles with Speed Lock 2 and Aergon Air grips, packing down to 41cm, pair weight.
Check price Full details →Black Diamond Carbon Distance Z Trekking Poles vs Leki Makalu FX Carbon: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Black Diamond Carbon Distance Z Trekking Poles wins — at 279 g it is 225 g (45%) lighter than the Leki Makalu FX Carbon (504 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.