Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ vs Leki Makalu Lite
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.
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Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ vs Leki Makalu Lite: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ wins — at 335 g it is 115 g (26%) lighter than the Leki Makalu Lite (450 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.