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Fizan Compact 3 vs Zpacks Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles (pair)

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

Fizan Compact 3 is the lighter option — 252 g lighter than the Zpacks Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles (pair) (61% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Fizan Compact 3 Zpacks Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles (pair)
Weight 158 g · 0.158 kg · 0.35 lb 410 g · 0.410 kg · 0.90 lb
Brand Fizan Zpacks
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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Zpacks Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles (pair)
410 g

Ultralight carbon fiber trekking poles at 205g per pole (410g pair). Foam handles, wrist straps, and small baskets included. Fixed length; strong and stiff for...

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Fizan Compact 3 vs Zpacks Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles (pair): which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Fizan Compact 3 wins — at 158 g it is 252 g (61%) lighter than the Zpacks Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles (pair) (410 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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