Gossamer Gear LT5 Carbon Trekking Poles vs Zpacks Carbon Fiber Trekking Pole
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
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.
Check price Full details →Ultralight single carbon fiber trekking pole with foam grip. Adjustable length and interchangeable tips. Weight per pole including wrist strap and basket.
Check price Full details →Gossamer Gear LT5 Carbon Trekking Poles 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 73 g (26%) 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.