Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ vs Gossamer Gear LT5 Carbon
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Folding carbon fiber trekking poles with FlickLock Pro adjustment. Compact when folded for pack stashing. 335g per pair, men's medium length.
Check price Full details →Among the lightest trekking poles available at 294g per pair. Three-section carbon fiber construction with cork grips and tungsten carbide tips.
Check price Full details →Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ vs Gossamer Gear LT5 Carbon: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Gossamer Gear LT5 Carbon wins — at 294 g it is 41 g (12%) lighter than the Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ (335 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.