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Durston Gear Iceline Carbon Trekking Poles (pair) vs Gossamer Gear LT5 Carbon Trekking Poles

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

Durston Gear Iceline Carbon Trekking Poles (pair) is the lighter option — 9 g lighter than the Gossamer Gear LT5 Carbon Trekking Poles (3% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Durston Gear Iceline Carbon Trekking Poles (pair) Gossamer Gear LT5 Carbon Trekking Poles
Weight 269 g · 0.269 kg · 0.59 lb 278 g · 0.278 kg · 0.61 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 LT5 Carbon Trekking Poles
278 g

Ultra-lightweight 3-piece carbon fiber trekking poles. 139g per pole, 278g per pair. Twist-lock height adjustment. Folds to 44cm for packing. Pair weight.

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Durston Gear Iceline Carbon Trekking Poles (pair) vs Gossamer Gear LT5 Carbon Trekking Poles: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Durston Gear Iceline Carbon Trekking Poles (pair) wins — at 269 g it is 9 g (3%) lighter than the Gossamer Gear LT5 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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