Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Poles vs Freevane Kodiak 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.
Full details →Ultralight carbon fiber poles at 209g per pole. Excellent strength-to-weight ratio.
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Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Poles vs Freevane Kodiak Trekking Poles: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Freevane Kodiak Trekking Poles wins — at 209 g it is 55 g (21%) lighter than the Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Poles (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.