REI Co-op Flash Carbon Trekking Poles vs Zpacks Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles (pair)
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Carbon fiber trekking poles weighing 13.6 ounces per pair. Lightweight option for backpacking.
Full details →Ultralight carbon fiber trekking poles at 205g per pole (410g pair). Foam handles, wrist straps, and small baskets included. Fixed length; strong and stiff for...
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REI Co-op Flash Carbon Trekking Poles vs Zpacks Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles (pair): which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the REI Co-op Flash Carbon Trekking Poles wins — at 385 g it is 25 g (6%) lighter than the Zpacks Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles (pair) (410 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.