Gossamer Gear LT5 Three Piece Carbon Trekking Poles (pair) vs Leki Ultratrail FXOne Superlite Carbon Trekking Poles
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 →Ultralight carbon trekking pole pair weighing 268g (115cm). Foldable design, Trigger S handle, basket included. Less than 10 oz per pair.
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Gossamer Gear LT5 Three Piece Carbon Trekking Poles (pair) vs Leki Ultratrail FXOne Superlite Carbon Trekking Poles: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Leki Ultratrail FXOne Superlite Carbon Trekking Poles wins — at 268 g it is 10 g (4%) lighter than the Gossamer Gear LT5 Three Piece Carbon Trekking Poles (pair) (278 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.