LEKI Micro Vario Carbon Trekking Poles vs Zpacks Carbon Fiber Trekking Pole
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Foldable 3-section carbon fiber trekking poles with SpeedLock+ quick adjustment. 240g per pole. Aergon Thermo grip. Adjustable 100-130cm length.
Check price Full details →Ultralight single carbon fiber trekking pole with foam grip. Adjustable length and interchangeable tips. Weight per pole including wrist strap and basket.
Check price Full details →LEKI Micro Vario Carbon Trekking Poles vs Zpacks Carbon Fiber Trekking Pole: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Zpacks Carbon Fiber Trekking Pole wins — at 205 g it is 275 g (57%) lighter than the LEKI Micro Vario Carbon Trekking Poles (480 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.