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Leki Makalu Lite vs REI Co-op Swiftland TT Carbon Folding Poles
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
REI Co-op Swiftland TT Carbon Folding Poles is the lighter option — 132 g lighter than the Leki Makalu Lite (29% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Leki Makalu Lite
450 g
Lightweight aluminium trekking poles for long-distance hiking.
Full details →REI Co-op Swiftland TT Carbon Folding Poles
318 g
Three-piece folding carbon trekking poles built for fastpacking and speed hiking; 11.2 oz per pair (115cm).
Check price Full details →Leki Makalu Lite vs REI Co-op Swiftland TT Carbon Folding Poles: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the REI Co-op Swiftland TT Carbon Folding Poles wins — at 318 g it is 132 g (29%) 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.