Gossamer Gear LT5 Three-Piece Carbon Poles vs Zpacks Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles (pair)
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 →Ultralight carbon fiber trekking poles at 205g per pole (410g pair). Foam handles, wrist straps, and small baskets included. Fixed length; strong and stiff for...
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Gossamer Gear LT5 Three-Piece Carbon Poles vs Zpacks Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles (pair): which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Gossamer Gear LT5 Three-Piece Carbon Poles wins — at 278 g it is 132 g (32%) lighter than the Zpacks Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles (pair) (410 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.