Komperdell Carbon FXP UL vs Leki Makalu Lite

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

Komperdell Carbon FXP UL is the lighter option — 250 g lighter than the Leki Makalu Lite (56% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.

Spec	Komperdell Carbon FXP UL	Leki Makalu Lite
Weight	200 g · 0.200 kg · 0.44 lb	450 g · 0.450 kg · 0.99 lb
Brand	Komperdell	Leki
Category	Trekking Poles	Trekking Poles

Komperdell Carbon FXP UL

200 g

Foldable ultralight carbon trekking poles.

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Leki Makalu Lite

450 g

Lightweight aluminium trekking poles for long-distance hiking.

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Komperdell Carbon FXP UL vs Leki Makalu Lite: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Komperdell Carbon FXP UL wins — at 200 g it is 250 g (56%) lighter than the Leki Makalu Lite (450 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.

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