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Gossamer Gear FT3 Folding Poles (pair) vs Zpacks Carbon Fiber Trekking Pole

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

Zpacks Carbon Fiber Trekking Pole is the lighter option — 147 g lighter than the Gossamer Gear FT3 Folding Poles (pair) (42% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Gossamer Gear FT3 Folding Poles (pair) Zpacks Carbon Fiber Trekking Pole
Weight 352 g · 0.352 kg · 0.78 lb 205 g · 0.205 kg · 0.45 lb
Brand Gossamer Gear Zpacks
Category Trekking Poles Trekking Poles
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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Zpacks Carbon Fiber Trekking Pole
205 g

Ultralight single carbon fiber trekking pole with foam grip. Adjustable length and interchangeable tips. Weight per pole including wrist strap and basket.

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

If saving weight is your priority, the Zpacks Carbon Fiber Trekking Pole wins — at 205 g it is 147 g (42%) 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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