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Fizan Compact 3 vs Salomon MTN Carbon S3

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

Fizan Compact 3 is the lighter option — 82 g lighter than the Salomon MTN Carbon S3 (34% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Fizan Compact 3 Salomon MTN Carbon S3
Weight 158 g · 0.158 kg · 0.35 lb 240 g · 0.240 kg · 0.53 lb
Brand Fizan Salomon
Category Trekking Poles Trekking Poles
Fizan Compact 3
158 g

Ultralight aluminum trekking poles at 5.6 ounces each. Adjustable 22.8-52 inches with EVA grips.

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Salomon MTN Carbon S3
240 g

Foldable carbon trail running poles with Quick Lock.

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Fizan Compact 3 vs Salomon MTN Carbon S3: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Fizan Compact 3 wins — at 158 g it is 82 g (34%) lighter than the Salomon MTN Carbon S3 (240 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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