Durston Gear Iceline Carbon Trekking Poles (pair) vs Freevane Kodiak Trekking Poles
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Exceptionally light carbon trekking poles tested among the lightest available. Fixed length carbon construction optimized for ultralight trekking and shelter se...
Full details →Ultralight carbon fiber poles at 209g per pole. Excellent strength-to-weight ratio.
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Durston Gear Iceline Carbon Trekking Poles (pair) vs Freevane Kodiak Trekking Poles: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Freevane Kodiak Trekking Poles wins — at 209 g it is 60 g (22%) lighter than the Durston Gear Iceline Carbon Trekking Poles (pair) (269 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.