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Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Poles vs Naturehike Lightwind UL Carbon Aluminum Folding Poles

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Poles is the lighter option — 92 g lighter than the Naturehike Lightwind UL Carbon Aluminum Folding Poles (26% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Poles Naturehike Lightwind UL Carbon Aluminum Folding Poles
Weight 264 g · 0.264 kg · 0.58 lb 356 g · 0.356 kg · 0.78 lb
Brand Black Diamond Naturehike
Category Trekking Poles Trekking Poles
Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Poles
264 g

Fast-folding 100% carbon fiber trekking poles with FlickLock Pro adjustment. Three-section foldable design for compact pack transport. Per pair at 110cm.

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Naturehike Lightwind UL Carbon Aluminum Folding Poles
356 g

4-Section folding carbon-aluminum blend poles at 172-184g depending on size.

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Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Poles vs Naturehike Lightwind UL Carbon Aluminum Folding Poles: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Poles wins — at 264 g it is 92 g (26%) lighter than the Naturehike Lightwind UL Carbon Aluminum Folding Poles (356 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.

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