Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ Trekking Poles (pair) vs Zpacks Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
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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Full details →Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ Trekking Poles (pair) 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 108 g (32%) 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.