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Gossamer Gear LT5 Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles vs Gossamer Gear LT5 Three-Piece Carbon Poles

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

Both weigh the same at 278 g, so choose on features, price and fit.
Spec Gossamer Gear LT5 Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles Gossamer Gear LT5 Three-Piece Carbon Poles
Weight 278 g · 0.278 kg · 0.61 lb
per pair (2 × 139 g)
 278 g · 0.278 kg · 0.61 lb
per pair (2 × 139 g), poles only, without tips and baskets
Brand Gossamer Gear Gossamer Gear
Category Trekking Poles Trekking Poles
Gossamer Gear LT5 Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles
278 g

Ultralight three-section carbon fiber poles with twist-lock adjustment. Cork grips with extended EVA zone. Among the lightest adjustable poles available. Pair w...

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Gossamer Gear LT5 Three-Piece Carbon Poles
278 g

Ultralight carbon fiber three-section trekking poles with dual-density cork grip and fast-lock twist mechanism. 278g per pair (139g per pole).

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Gossamer Gear LT5 Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles vs Gossamer Gear LT5 Three-Piece Carbon Poles: which should you buy?

On weight these two are identical (278 g), so your decision comes down to features, fit and price. Check the full details and current price for each above.

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