Gossamer Gear FT3 Trekking Poles vs Gossamer Gear LT5 Carbon Trekking Poles
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Tri-folding carbon trekking poles adjustable 115-130cm with high strength-to-weight ratio.
Full details →Ultra-lightweight 3-piece carbon fiber trekking poles. 139g per pole, 278g per pair. Twist-lock height adjustment. Folds to 44cm for packing. Pair weight.
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Gossamer Gear FT3 Trekking Poles vs Gossamer Gear LT5 Carbon Trekking Poles: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Gossamer Gear FT3 Trekking Poles wins — at 176 g it is 102 g (37%) lighter than the Gossamer Gear LT5 Carbon Trekking Poles (278 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.