Black Diamond Pursuit FLZ Trekking Poles vs Gossamer Gear LT5 Carbon
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Foldable Z-style aluminium poles with FlickLock speed-cone adjustment and natural cork grips for all-around hiking.
Check price Full details →Among the lightest trekking poles available at 294g per pair. Three-section carbon fiber construction with cork grips and tungsten carbide tips.
Check price Full details →Black Diamond Pursuit FLZ Trekking Poles vs Gossamer Gear LT5 Carbon: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Gossamer Gear LT5 Carbon wins — at 294 g it is 186 g (39%) lighter than the Black Diamond Pursuit FLZ Trekking Poles (480 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.