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REI Co-op Swiftland TT Carbon Folding Poles vs Zpacks Carbon Fiber Trekking Pole

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Zpacks Carbon Fiber Trekking Pole is the lighter option — 113 g lighter than the REI Co-op Swiftland TT Carbon Folding Poles (36% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec REI Co-op Swiftland TT Carbon Folding Poles Zpacks Carbon Fiber Trekking Pole
Weight 318 g · 0.318 kg · 0.70 lb 205 g · 0.205 kg · 0.45 lb
Brand REI Co-op Zpacks
Category Trekking Poles Trekking Poles
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).

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Zpacks Carbon Fiber Trekking Pole
205 g

Ultralight single carbon fiber trekking pole with foam grip. Adjustable length and interchangeable tips. Weight per pole including wrist strap and basket.

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REI Co-op Swiftland TT Carbon Folding 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 113 g (36%) lighter than the REI Co-op Swiftland TT Carbon Folding Poles (318 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.

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