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Black Diamond Carbon Distance Z Trekking Poles vs Zpacks Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Zpacks Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles is the lighter option — 51 g lighter than the Black Diamond Carbon Distance Z Trekking Poles (18% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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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228 g
Fixed-length ultralight carbon poles for use with tarp shelters.
Full details →Black Diamond Carbon Distance Z Trekking Poles vs Zpacks Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Zpacks Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles wins — at 228 g it is 51 g (18%) 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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