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Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ Trekking Poles (pair) vs Zpacks Carbon Fiber Trekking Pole

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

Zpacks Carbon Fiber Trekking Pole is the lighter option — 131 g lighter than the Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ Trekking Poles (pair) (39% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ Trekking Poles (pair) Zpacks Carbon Fiber Trekking Pole
Weight 336 g · 0.336 kg · 0.74 lb 205 g · 0.205 kg · 0.45 lb
Brand Black Diamond Zpacks
Category Trekking Poles Trekking Poles
Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ Trekking Poles (pair)
336 g

Folding Z-pole design in carbon fiber for fast deployment. FlickLock adjustability and carbide tips. Weight for the pair. Ideal for trail running and fastpackin...

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Zpacks Carbon Fiber Trekking Pole
205 g

Ultralight single carbon fiber trekking pole with foam grip. Adjustable length and interchangeable tips. Weight per pole including wrist strap and basket.

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Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ Trekking Poles (pair) vs Zpacks Carbon Fiber Trekking Pole: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Zpacks Carbon Fiber Trekking Pole wins — at 205 g it is 131 g (39%) lighter than the Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ Trekking Poles (pair) (336 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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