Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Trekking Poles (pair, 110cm) vs Fizan Compact 3 Trekking Poles
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Z-style folding carbon poles at 264g per pair. Pack to 35cm for airline carry-on. Gold standard for ultralight collapsible trail poles.
Full details →Ultralight collapsible trekking poles at 316g per pair (5.6oz each), fully adjustable 23-52 inches with strong aluminum construction.
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Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Trekking Poles (pair, 110cm) vs Fizan Compact 3 Trekking Poles: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Trekking Poles (pair, 110cm) wins — at 264 g it is 52 g (16%) lighter than the Fizan Compact 3 Trekking Poles (316 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.