Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Trekking Poles (pair) vs Zpacks Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
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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Full details →Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Trekking Poles (pair) vs Zpacks Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Zpacks Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles wins — at 228 g it is 52 g (19%) 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.