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Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Trekking Poles (pair) vs Gossamer Gear FT3 Trekking Poles

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

Gossamer Gear FT3 Trekking Poles is the lighter option — 104 g lighter than the Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Trekking Poles (pair) (37% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Trekking Poles (pair) Gossamer Gear FT3 Trekking Poles
Weight 280 g · 0.280 kg · 0.62 lb 176 g · 0.176 kg · 0.39 lb
Brand Black Diamond Gossamer Gear
Category Trekking Poles Trekking Poles
Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Trekking Poles (pair)
280 g

Collapsible Z-pole design in full carbon at 9.9 oz per pair (120cm). Folds to 38cm for pack attachment. FlickLock mechanism and ergonomic cork handles.

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Gossamer Gear FT3 Trekking Poles
176 g

Tri-folding carbon trekking poles adjustable 115-130cm with high strength-to-weight ratio.

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Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Trekking Poles (pair) vs Gossamer Gear FT3 Trekking Poles: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Gossamer Gear FT3 Trekking Poles wins — at 176 g it is 104 g (37%) lighter than the Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Trekking Poles (pair) (280 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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