Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Poles vs Durston Gear Iceline Trekking Poles
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Fast-folding 100% carbon fiber trekking poles with FlickLock Pro adjustment. Three-section foldable design for compact pack transport. Per pair at 110cm.
Check price Full details →Lightest adjustable carbon fiber trekking poles at 4.7oz per pole (pair weight listed). Telescoping twist-lock with compact collapsed length.
Check price Full details →Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Poles vs Durston Gear Iceline Trekking Poles: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Poles wins — at 264 g it is 5 g (2%) lighter than the Durston Gear Iceline Trekking Poles (269 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.