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

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

No winner on weight yet. Some brands publish the weight of one pole, others the weight of a pair, and we have not yet confirmed which one applies to the Gossamer Gear FT3 Folding Poles (pair). Until it is checked against the maker's own figure, the numbers below are not a fair comparison, so choose on fit, features and price.
Spec Gossamer Gear FT3 Folding Poles (pair) Gossamer Gear FT3 Trekking Poles
Weight 352 g · 0.352 kg · 0.78 lb
as listed — one pole or a pair, not yet confirmed
 356 g · 0.356 kg · 0.78 lb
per pair (2 × 178 g), without rubber boots
Brand Gossamer Gear Gossamer Gear
Category Trekking Poles Trekking Poles
Gossamer Gear FT3 Folding Poles (pair)
352 g as listed

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

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Gossamer Gear FT3 Trekking Poles
356 g

Tri-folding carbon trekking poles adjustable 115-130cm with high strength-to-weight ratio.

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

We list the Gossamer Gear FT3 Folding Poles (pair) at 352 g and the Gossamer Gear FT3 Trekking Poles at 356 g, but that is not enough to call one lighter: one of these numbers may be a single pole and the other a pair. We are checking every weight in the database against the maker's own page. Once the Gossamer Gear FT3 Folding Poles (pair) is confirmed, this page will say which one wins on weight.

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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