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Freevane Kodiak Trekking Poles vs Gossamer Gear FT3 Folding Poles (pair)

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

Freevane Kodiak Trekking Poles is the lighter option — 143 g lighter than the Gossamer Gear FT3 Folding Poles (pair) (41% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Freevane Kodiak Trekking Poles Gossamer Gear FT3 Folding Poles (pair)
Weight 209 g · 0.209 kg · 0.46 lb 352 g · 0.352 kg · 0.78 lb
Brand Freevane Gossamer Gear
Category Trekking Poles Trekking Poles
Freevane Kodiak Trekking Poles
209 g

Ultralight carbon fiber poles at 209g per pole. Excellent strength-to-weight ratio.

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Gossamer Gear FT3 Folding Poles (pair)
352 g

Lightweight foldable trekking pole pair featuring quick-pack design and compact storage. Ideal for minimalist hikers and ultralight backpackers.

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Freevane Kodiak Trekking Poles vs Gossamer Gear FT3 Folding Poles (pair): which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Freevane Kodiak Trekking Poles wins — at 209 g it is 143 g (41%) lighter than the Gossamer Gear FT3 Folding Poles (pair) (352 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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