Zpacks Carbon Fiber Poles.
Fixed-length carbon fiber poles at 3.4 oz each — the cottage ultralight choice for thru-hikers who also use them to pitch their Zpacks tent.
The Verdict.
Gavler Meta-Score
“The lightest trekking poles available — period. 3.4 oz per pole for thru-hikers who are optimizing every gram. Fragile and non-adjustable; the tradeoff that extreme ultralight requires.”
The Gavler Verdict
Precision Engineering
3.4 oz Per Pole
Lightest trekking poles in production — 1.2 oz lighter per pole than the Gossamer Gear LT5.
Tent-Pitch Optimized
Designed to work as tent poles for Zpacks Duplex and other trekking-pole-supported shelters.
Cottage-Made in Florida
Direct from Zpacks' workshop — the same team that makes the Duplex Pro tent.
Technical Specifications
The Scoreboard
Lightest poles tested. Deducted for fragility and limited grip relative to other ultralight options.
Cast Your Vote
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Best Price Availability.
Prices checked April 2026
Global Critique
“The lightest trekking poles we've ever tested. Fragile, but that's the UL bargain.”
“Zpacks poles with a Zpacks tent is the lightest pole-and-shelter system in backpacking.”
“3.4 oz per pole. For some hikers, that number is all that matters.”
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