Gossamer Gear FT3 Folding Poles (pair) vs Zpacks Minimalist Trekking Poles (Pair)
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Lightweight foldable trekking pole pair featuring quick-pack design and compact storage. Ideal for minimalist hikers and ultralight backpackers.
Full details →Ultra-minimalist carbon fiber trekking poles with hand-tightened clasp locks and removable ultralight baskets. Extends 32-52 inches with metric and English meas...
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Gossamer Gear FT3 Folding Poles (pair) vs Zpacks Minimalist Trekking Poles (Pair): which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Zpacks Minimalist Trekking Poles (Pair) wins — at 332 g it is 20 g (6%) 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.