Black Diamond Distance FLZ vs Gossamer Gear LT5 Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles

Black Diamond Distance FLZ vs Gossamer Gear LT5 Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Black Diamond Distance FLZ wins — at 288 g it is 6 g (2%) lighter than the Gossamer Gear LT5 Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles (294 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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