Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Trekking Poles (pair, 110cm) vs Montem Ultra Light 100% Carbon Fiber 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 →Carbon fiber trekking poles pair weighing 7.6 oz per pole or 430g total.
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Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Trekking Poles (pair, 110cm) vs Montem Ultra Light 100% Carbon Fiber 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 166 g (39%) lighter than the Montem Ultra Light 100% Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles (430 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.