Gossamer Gear LT5 Carbon vs REI Co-op Swiftland TT Carbon Folding 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.
Check price Full details →Three-piece folding carbon trekking poles built for fastpacking and speed hiking; 11.2 oz per pair (115cm).
Check price Full details →Gossamer Gear LT5 Carbon vs REI Co-op Swiftland TT Carbon Folding Poles: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Gossamer Gear LT5 Carbon wins — at 294 g it is 24 g (8%) lighter than the REI Co-op Swiftland TT Carbon Folding Poles (318 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.