Gossamer Gear FT3 Trekking Poles vs Zpacks Carbon Fiber Trekking Pole
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 →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 Trekking Poles vs Zpacks Carbon Fiber Trekking Pole: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Gossamer Gear FT3 Trekking Poles wins — at 176 g it is 29 g (14%) lighter than the Zpacks Carbon Fiber Trekking Pole (205 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.