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Durston Gear Iceline Carbon Trekking Poles (pair) vs Gossamer Gear FT3 Trekking Poles

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

Gossamer Gear FT3 Trekking Poles is the lighter option — 93 g lighter than the Durston Gear Iceline Carbon Trekking Poles (pair) (35% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Durston Gear Iceline Carbon Trekking Poles (pair) Gossamer Gear FT3 Trekking Poles
Weight 269 g · 0.269 kg · 0.59 lb 176 g · 0.176 kg · 0.39 lb
Brand Durston Gear Gossamer Gear
Category Trekking Poles Trekking Poles
Durston Gear Iceline Carbon Trekking Poles (pair)
269 g

Exceptionally light carbon trekking poles tested among the lightest available. Fixed length carbon construction optimized for ultralight trekking and shelter se...

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Gossamer Gear FT3 Trekking Poles
176 g

Tri-folding carbon trekking poles adjustable 115-130cm with high strength-to-weight ratio.

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Durston Gear Iceline Carbon Trekking Poles (pair) vs Gossamer Gear FT3 Trekking Poles: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Gossamer Gear FT3 Trekking Poles wins — at 176 g it is 93 g (35%) 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.

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