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Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ Trekking Poles vs Durston Iceline Trekking Poles

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

Durston Iceline Trekking Poles is the lighter option — 68 g lighter than the Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ Trekking Poles (20% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ Trekking Poles Durston Iceline Trekking Poles
Weight 336 g · 0.336 kg · 0.74 lb
per pair, middle of three sizes (110-125 cm)
 268 g · 0.268 kg · 0.59 lb
per pair (2 × 133 g), strapless version
Brand Black Diamond Durston
Category Trekking Poles Trekking Poles
Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ Trekking Poles
336 g

Collapsible carbon fiber trekking poles with FlickLock Pro adjustability. Foam grip with extended grip zone for varied terrain; sold as a pair.

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Durston Iceline Trekking Poles
268 g

World's lightest adjustable trekking poles at 134g per pole. Premium high-strength carbon, 16mm tip, external clamp adjustment.

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Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ Trekking Poles vs Durston Iceline Trekking Poles: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Durston Iceline Trekking Poles wins — at 268 g it is 68 g (20%) lighter than the Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ Trekking Poles (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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