Gossamer Gear LT5 Three-Piece Carbon Poles vs Trekkology Trek-Z 2.0
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Ultralight carbon fiber three-section trekking poles with dual-density cork grip and fast-lock twist mechanism. 278g per pair (139g per pole).
Full details →Foldable aluminum trekking poles at 540g (110-135cm). Aerospace grade 7075 aluminum with flip-lock mechanism.
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Gossamer Gear LT5 Three-Piece Carbon Poles vs Trekkology Trek-Z 2.0: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Gossamer Gear LT5 Three-Piece Carbon Poles wins — at 278 g it is 262 g (49%) lighter than the Trekkology Trek-Z 2.0 (540 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.