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REI Co-op Trailbreak Carbon Ergo vs Zpacks Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles

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

Zpacks Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles is the lighter option — 232 g lighter than the REI Co-op Trailbreak Carbon Ergo (50% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec REI Co-op Trailbreak Carbon Ergo Zpacks Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles
Weight 460 g · 0.460 kg · 1.01 lb 228 g · 0.228 kg · 0.50 lb
Brand REI Co-op Zpacks
Category Trekking Poles Trekking Poles
REI Co-op Trailbreak Carbon Ergo
460 g

Carbon composite poles with ergonomic grip. Budget-friendly.

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Zpacks Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles
228 g

Fixed-length ultralight carbon poles for use with tarp shelters.

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REI Co-op Trailbreak Carbon Ergo vs Zpacks Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Zpacks Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles wins — at 228 g it is 232 g (50%) 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.

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