Leki Cross Trail FX Superlite Trekking Poles vs Zpacks Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles

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

Zpacks Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles is the lighter option — 144 g lighter than the Leki Cross Trail FX Superlite Trekking Poles (39% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.

Spec	Leki Cross Trail FX Superlite Trekking Poles	Zpacks Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles
Weight	372 g · 0.372 kg · 0.82 lb	228 g · 0.228 kg · 0.50 lb
Brand	Leki	Zpacks
Category	Trekking Poles	Trekking Poles

Leki Cross Trail FX Superlite Trekking Poles

372 g

Ultralight folding poles (per pair) with carbon fiber shafts and cork grips, featuring a quick-release folding system for easy pack stowage.

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Zpacks Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles

228 g

Fixed-length ultralight carbon poles for use with tarp shelters.

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Leki Cross Trail FX Superlite Trekking Poles vs Zpacks Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Zpacks Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles wins — at 228 g it is 144 g (39%) lighter than the Leki Cross Trail FX Superlite Trekking Poles (372 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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