Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z 110cm vs Zpacks Carbon Fiber Trekking Pole
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Ultralight carbon fiber Z-poles (pair, 110cm). Fast fold-down deployment; fixed-length design optimized for trail running and fastpacking.
Check price Full details →Ultralight single carbon fiber trekking pole with foam grip. Adjustable length and interchangeable tips. Weight per pole including wrist strap and basket.
Check price Full details →Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z 110cm vs Zpacks Carbon Fiber Trekking Pole: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Zpacks Carbon Fiber Trekking Pole wins — at 205 g it is 59 g (22%) lighter than the Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z 110cm (264 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.