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 cottage UL all-rounder, not the featherweight its reputation suggests. About 7.2 oz per pole with adjustable flip locks and the reach to pitch a Zpacks tent — well-balanced on weight, strength, and price, though heavier than a Distance Carbon Z for the money. Best for hikers already in the Zpacks ecosystem.”
The Gavler Verdict
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Price History
Steady at $99.00 for the entire 90-day tracking window — no increases, no discounts, across 74 tracked days.
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Precision Engineering
~7.2 oz Per Pole
About 205 g with strap and basket (6.3 oz stripped) — a sturdy, well-rounded carbon pole rather than an extreme featherweight.
Adjustable Flip Locks
Three-section telescoping with two hand-tightenable clasp locks — adjusts on the fly and extends to ~54 in (56 in for pitching tents).
Cottage-Made in Florida
Direct from Zpacks' workshop with a 2-year limited warranty — the same team that makes the Duplex Pro tent.
Technical Specifications
The Scoreboard
Repositioned on verified data: these are ~7.2 oz/pole adjustable poles, not a 3.4 oz fixed minimalist pole (a likely data mix-up flagged to the Curator). Score reflects solid all-round value within the Zpacks ecosystem; held below the lighter, cheaper-per-gram Distance Carbon Z.
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Global Critique
“The foam grip version weighs in at just 7.2 ounces (205 grams) per pole, including the wrist strap and basket. If you ditch the basket and rubber tip, they're even lighter at 6.3 oz (180 grams).”
“These poles are well-rounded and sturdy, with two flip locks for easy adjustability. They're not the lightest on the market, but they strike a good balance between weight, strength and price.”
“ZPacks sells these poles in pairs for $100, but they're heavier at 410g / 14.4 oz for 2 poles than several alternatives. For example, Black Diamond's Distance Carbon Z poles weigh 281g / 9.9 ounces for two poles.”
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