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Diorite Telescopic Carbon Fiber Poles vs Gossamer Gear LT5 Three Piece Carbon Trekking Poles

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

Diorite Telescopic Carbon Fiber Poles is the lighter option — 68 g lighter than the Gossamer Gear LT5 Three Piece Carbon Trekking Poles (24% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Diorite Telescopic Carbon Fiber Poles Gossamer Gear LT5 Three Piece Carbon Trekking Poles
Weight 210 g · 0.210 kg · 0.46 lb 278 g · 0.278 kg · 0.61 lb
Brand Diorite Gossamer Gear
Category Trekking Poles Trekking Poles
Diorite Telescopic Carbon Fiber Poles
210 g

Ultralight aluminum-carbon poles at 7.4 ounces per pair. Hand-built in Portland, Oregon.

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Gossamer Gear LT5 Three Piece Carbon Trekking Poles
278 g

Among the lightest 3-section carbon trekking poles available. Folds compact for easy packing. Ideal for ultralight backpackers prioritizing minimum base weight....

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Diorite Telescopic Carbon Fiber Poles vs Gossamer Gear LT5 Three Piece Carbon Trekking Poles: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Diorite Telescopic Carbon Fiber Poles wins — at 210 g it is 68 g (24%) lighter than the Gossamer Gear LT5 Three Piece Carbon Trekking Poles (278 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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