Maker’s warranty: Manufacturing defects, within one year, within the United States; covers the purchaser; discounted third-party repair (Rugged Thread). Gossamer Gear’s terms, read Oct 25, 2026
Three-piece adjustable carbon fiber trekking poles from Gossamer Gear, sold as a pair, designed for hikers and travelers who carry little. Gossamer Gear lists a weight of 4.9 oz (139 g) per pole.
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Against every one of the trekking poles in the RidgeNote register with a published figure. Manufacturer-listed; sources and dates are on this page.
The lightest of the trekking poles on record is Zpacks Minimalist Trekking Pole at 4.9 oz — 138 g less.
The cheapest is MSR DynaLock Explore Backcountry Poles at $129.95 — $65 less.
Main models on the same shelf, compared with the LT5 Three Piece Carbon Trekking Poles (pair) on the makers’ published figures; the tick on each bar is the LT5 Three Piece Carbon Trekking Poles (pair).
Durston
Iceline
0.4 oz lighter (12 g)
$16 less
Zpacks
Minimalist Trekking Pole
4.9 oz lighter (138 g)
Zpacks
Carbon Fiber Trekking Pole
4.2 oz lighter (119 g)
Not ranked: 4 with no published weight.
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Iceline
$16 less
0.4 oz lighter (12 g)
Durston
Iceline RS Trekking Poles
$46 less
3.2 oz heavier (92 g)
Leki
Makalu Lite AS Trekking Poles
$25 less
8.0 oz heavier (228 g)
Not ranked: 5 with no published list price.
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