Gossamer Gear LT5 Three Piece Carbon Trekking Poles (pair) vs Leki Black Series FX Carbon
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Among the lightest adjustable trekking poles at 139g each. Three-piece carbon design collapses to 23.5 inches with secure twist-lock adjustment.
Full details →Premium foldable carbon trekking poles with Aergon Air cork grips and external locking, packing down small for fast-and-light trips.
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Gossamer Gear LT5 Three Piece Carbon Trekking Poles (pair) vs Leki Black Series FX Carbon: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Gossamer Gear LT5 Three Piece Carbon Trekking Poles (pair) wins — at 278 g it is 178 g (39%) lighter than the Leki Black Series FX Carbon (456 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.