Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z 120cm vs Gossamer Gear FT3 Trekking Poles
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Foldable carbon fiber Z-poles with Speed Cone rapid deployment, EVA grip, and ultralight basket for fastpacking. Weight per pair.
Full details →Tri-folding carbon trekking poles adjustable 115-130cm with high strength-to-weight ratio.
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Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z 120cm vs Gossamer Gear FT3 Trekking Poles: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Gossamer Gear FT3 Trekking Poles wins — at 176 g it is 104 g (37%) lighter than the Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z 120cm (280 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.