Gossamer Gear LT5 Carbon vs Montem Ultra Light 3K Carbon Fiber 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 →Carbon fiber poles with 3K weave at 7.8 oz per pole, 442g per pair.
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Gossamer Gear LT5 Carbon vs Montem Ultra Light 3K Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Gossamer Gear LT5 Carbon wins — at 294 g it is 148 g (33%) lighter than the Montem Ultra Light 3K Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles (442 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.