Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ Poles vs REI Co-op Flash Carbon Trekking 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 →Carbon fiber trekking poles weighing 13.6 ounces per pair. Lightweight option for backpacking.
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Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ Poles vs REI Co-op Flash Carbon Trekking Poles: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ Poles wins — at 336 g it is 49 g (13%) lighter than the REI Co-op Flash Carbon Trekking Poles (385 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.