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Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Trekking Poles vs Durston Iceline Trekking Poles

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

Durston Iceline Trekking Poles is the lighter option — 21 g lighter than the Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Trekking Poles (7% 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 Durston Iceline Trekking Poles
Weight 289 g · 0.289 kg · 0.64 lb 268 g · 0.268 kg · 0.59 lb
Brand Black Diamond Durston
Category Trekking Poles Trekking Poles
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.

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Durston Iceline Trekking Poles
268 g

World's lightest adjustable trekking poles at 134g per pole. Premium high-strength carbon, 16mm tip, external clamp adjustment.

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Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Trekking Poles vs Durston Iceline Trekking Poles: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Durston Iceline Trekking Poles wins — at 268 g it is 21 g (7%) 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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