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

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

Gossamer Gear LT5 Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles is the lighter option — 186 g lighter than the Black Diamond Pursuit FLZ Trekking Poles (39% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Black Diamond Pursuit FLZ Trekking Poles Gossamer Gear LT5 Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles
Weight 480 g · 0.480 kg · 1.06 lb 294 g · 0.294 kg · 0.65 lb
Brand Black Diamond Gossamer Gear
Category Trekking Poles Trekking Poles
Black Diamond Pursuit FLZ Trekking Poles
480 g

Foldable Z-style aluminium poles with FlickLock speed-cone adjustment and natural cork grips for all-around hiking.

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Gossamer Gear LT5 Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles
294 g

Ultralight three-section carbon fiber poles with twist-lock adjustment. Cork grips with extended EVA zone. Among the lightest adjustable poles available. Pair w...

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

If saving weight is your priority, the Gossamer Gear LT5 Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles 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.

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