Montem Ultra Light 100% Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles vs Zpacks Minimalist Trekking Poles (Pair)
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Carbon fiber trekking poles pair weighing 7.6 oz per pole or 430g total.
Full details →Ultra-minimalist carbon fiber trekking poles with hand-tightened clasp locks and removable ultralight baskets. Extends 32-52 inches with metric and English meas...
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Montem Ultra Light 100% Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles vs Zpacks Minimalist Trekking Poles (Pair): which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Zpacks Minimalist Trekking Poles (Pair) wins — at 332 g it is 98 g (23%) lighter than the Montem Ultra Light 100% Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles (430 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.