Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Trekking Poles vs Black Diamond Distance Z Carbon
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
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 →Z-fold packable carbon poles (per pair) with a fast-flip clip locking system, popular with trail runners and thru-hikers.
Check price Full details →Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Trekking Poles vs Black Diamond Distance Z Carbon: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Black Diamond Distance Z Carbon wins — at 280 g it is 9 g (3%) 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.