Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Poles vs Freevane Panther 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 →Five-segment folding carbon poles with high stiffness-to-weight ratio for packable trekking.
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Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Poles vs Freevane Panther Trekking Poles: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Freevane Panther Trekking Poles wins — at 212 g it is 52 g (20%) 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.