Gossamer Gear
LT5 Three Piece Carbon Trekking Poles (pair)
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Manufacturer list price (MSRP)
$195.00
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Overview
At just 4. 9 oz per pole, the LT5s are among the lightest 3-piece trekking poles on the planet. Designed for ultralight hikers, minimalist travelers, and anyone tired of lugging around heavy gear.
Specs
- Brand
- Gossamer Gear
- Weight
- not published by the manufacturer
- Construction
- not published by the manufacturer
- Material
- Carbon fibre
Weight vs. category
100% lighter than the category average.
How it measures up
Against every one of the trekking poles in the RidgeNote register with a published figure. Manufacturer-listed; sources and dates are on this page.
- Price
- $195.00
- Cheaper than 14% of 7 priced · #6 cheapest
- +22% vs the median $159.95
The cheapest is TrailBuddy Trekking Poles – Lightweight 7075 Aluminum Hiking Poles at $39.91 — $155.09 less.
RidgeNote verdict
Similar — lighter or cheaper
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Manufacturer list price (MSRP)
$195.00