← Gear database

Fizan Compact 3 Trekking Poles vs Gossamer Gear LT5 Three Piece Carbon Trekking Poles

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

Gossamer Gear LT5 Three Piece Carbon Trekking Poles is the lighter option — 38 g lighter than the Fizan Compact 3 Trekking Poles (12% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
shopping_cart Check today's price on Amazon
Spec Fizan Compact 3 Trekking Poles Gossamer Gear LT5 Three Piece Carbon Trekking Poles
Weight 316 g · 0.316 kg · 0.70 lb 278 g · 0.278 kg · 0.61 lb
Brand Fizan Gossamer Gear
Category Trekking Poles Trekking Poles
Fizan Compact 3 Trekking Poles
316 g

Ultralight collapsible trekking poles at 316g per pair (5.6oz each), fully adjustable 23-52 inches with strong aluminum construction.

Full details →
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....

Full details →

HikeLoad is reader-supported. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you. Learn more.

Fizan Compact 3 Trekking Poles vs Gossamer Gear LT5 Three Piece Carbon Trekking Poles: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Gossamer Gear LT5 Three Piece Carbon Trekking Poles wins — at 278 g it is 38 g (12%) lighter than the Fizan Compact 3 Trekking Poles (316 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.

More trekking poles comparisons