Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ Poles vs Naturehike Lightwind UL Carbon Aluminum Folding Poles
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Collapsible carbon fiber trekking poles at 336g per pair. FlickLock Pro adjustment, Z-Pole folding design for quick deployment. Ideal for trail running and fast...
Full details →4-Section folding carbon-aluminum blend poles at 172-184g depending on size.
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Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ Poles vs Naturehike Lightwind UL Carbon Aluminum Folding Poles: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ Poles wins — at 336 g it is 20 g (6%) lighter than the Naturehike Lightwind UL Carbon Aluminum Folding Poles (356 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.