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Freevane Panther Trekking Poles vs Leki Cross Trail FX Superlite Trekking Poles

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

Freevane Panther Trekking Poles is the lighter option — 160 g lighter than the Leki Cross Trail FX Superlite Trekking Poles (43% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Freevane Panther Trekking Poles Leki Cross Trail FX Superlite Trekking Poles
Weight 212 g · 0.212 kg · 0.47 lb 372 g · 0.372 kg · 0.82 lb
Brand Freevane Leki
Category Trekking Poles Trekking Poles
Freevane Panther Trekking Poles
212 g

Five-segment folding carbon poles with high stiffness-to-weight ratio for packable trekking.

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Leki Cross Trail FX Superlite Trekking Poles
372 g

Ultralight folding poles (per pair) with carbon fiber shafts and cork grips, featuring a quick-release folding system for easy pack stowage.

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Freevane Panther Trekking Poles vs Leki Cross Trail FX Superlite Trekking Poles: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Freevane Panther Trekking Poles wins — at 212 g it is 160 g (43%) lighter than the Leki Cross Trail FX Superlite Trekking Poles (372 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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