Leki Makalu Lite vs Montem Ultra Light Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Lightweight aluminium trekking poles for long-distance hiking.
Full details →Carbon fiber poles at 397g per pair. 100% carbon telescoping shafts adjustable 24-53 inches.
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Leki Makalu Lite vs Montem Ultra Light Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Montem Ultra Light Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles wins — at 397 g it is 53 g (12%) 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.