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Leki Makalu Lite vs REI Co-op Trailbreak Carbon Ergo
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Leki Makalu Lite is the lighter option — 10 g lighter than the REI Co-op Trailbreak Carbon Ergo (2% 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 Trailbreak Carbon Ergo
460 g
Carbon composite poles with ergonomic grip. Budget-friendly.
Full details →Leki Makalu Lite vs REI Co-op Trailbreak Carbon Ergo: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Leki Makalu Lite wins — at 450 g it is 10 g (2%) lighter than the REI Co-op Trailbreak Carbon Ergo (460 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.