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Gossamer Gear LT5 vs Gossamer Gear LT5 Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Both weigh the same at 278 g, so choose on features, price and fit.
Spec Gossamer Gear LT5 Gossamer Gear LT5 Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles
Weight 278 g · 0.278 kg · 0.61 lb
per pair (2 × 139 g)
 278 g · 0.278 kg · 0.61 lb
per pair (2 × 139 g)
Brand Gossamer Gear Gossamer Gear
Category Trekking Poles Trekking Poles
Gossamer Gear LT5
278 g

Ultralight adjustable trekking poles. Thru-hiker favourite.

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Gossamer Gear LT5 Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles
278 g

Ultralight three-section carbon fiber poles with twist-lock adjustment. Cork grips with extended EVA zone. Among the lightest adjustable poles available. Pair w...

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Gossamer Gear LT5 vs Gossamer Gear LT5 Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles: which should you buy?

On weight these two are identical (278 g), so your decision comes down to features, fit and price. Check the full details and current price for each above.

See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest trekking poles page, or browse the full gear weight database.

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