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Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Trekking Poles vs Black Diamond Distance FLZ
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Black Diamond Distance FLZ is the lighter option — 1 g lighter than the Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Trekking Poles (0% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Trekking Poles
289 g
Fixed-length carbon fiber folding poles (per pair) with foam grip and minimalist strap. Designed for ultralight fastpacking and thru-hiking.
Check price Full details →Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Trekking Poles vs Black Diamond Distance FLZ: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Black Diamond Distance FLZ wins — at 288 g it is 1 g (0%) lighter than the Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Trekking Poles (289 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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