Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ Trekking Poles vs Freevane Panther Folding Poles (pair)
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Collapsible carbon fiber trekking poles with FlickLock Pro adjustability. Foam grip with extended grip zone for varied terrain; sold as a pair.
Full details →Carbon fiber folding trekking pole pair with innovative hinge design. Excellent shock absorption and stability while maintaining compact packed size.
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Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ Trekking Poles vs Freevane Panther Folding Poles (pair): which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ Trekking Poles wins — at 336 g it is 88 g (21%) lighter than the Freevane Panther Folding Poles (pair) (424 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.