Gossamer Gear LT5 Carbon vs Leki Ultratrail FXOne Superlite Carbon Trekking Poles
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Among the lightest trekking poles available at 294g per pair. Three-section carbon fiber construction with cork grips and tungsten carbide tips.
Full details →Ultralight carbon trekking pole pair weighing 268g (115cm). Foldable design, Trigger S handle, basket included. Less than 10 oz per pair.
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Gossamer Gear LT5 Carbon vs Leki Ultratrail FXOne Superlite Carbon Trekking Poles: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Leki Ultratrail FXOne Superlite Carbon Trekking Poles wins — at 268 g it is 26 g (9%) lighter than the Gossamer Gear LT5 Carbon (294 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.