Backcountry Edge

Ideal for ounce-counting thru-hikers, adventure racers, ultra-marathoners or any outdoor enthusiast looking for streamlined performance, Black Diamond Ultra Distance fixed length Z-poles are incredibly lightweight and collapsible.

Weighing less than 14 ounces per pair, Komperdell C3 Carbon Powerlock poles are among the lightest trekking poles on the market. These carbon-fiber, three-section poles also feature easy-to-use external locking mechanisms.

New for 2013! Ideal for thru-hikers and ounce-counting backpackers, LEKI Carbonlite trekking poles weight just 14.3 ounces per pair! Trail-tested internal-locking mechanisms keep weight to a minimum while providing secure adjustability.

Updated for 2013! Ideal for ounce-counting hikers, adventure racers and ultra-marathoners or any outdoor enthusiast looking for streamlined performance, carbon fiber Black Diamond Ultra Distance Z-Poles deliver lightweight, collapsible performance.

Weighing less than 14 ounces per pair, Komperdell C2 Carbon Powerlock poles are among the lightest trekking/snowshoeing poles on the market. These carbon-fiber, two-section poles also feature easy-to-use external locking mechanisms and extended length grips.

Ideal for thru-hikers and ounce-counting backpackers, LEKI Carbonlite XL trekking poles offer premium performance at weight of just 14.8 ounces per pair! LEKI even includes an adapter to convert one of the poles to a camera monopod.

Weighing a mere 12 ounces per pair, Komperdell C2 Carbon Powerlock Women’s poles are among the lightest trekking/snowshoeing poles on the market. These carbon-fiber, two-section poles also feature easy-to-use external locking mechanisms and extended length grips.

Employing a lightweight and collapsible design, Komperdell Carbon Approach Vario 3 poles are built for backcountry and high-peak demands. A hybrid carbon and aluminum design provides reliability at a lower-than-average weight.

Employing a lightweight and collapsible design, Komperdell Carbon Approach Vario 4 poles are built for backcountry and high-peak demands. A hybrid carbon and aluminum design provides reliability at a lower-than-average weight.

Komperdell C3 Carbon Powerlock Compact poles are among the lightest (12.3 oz/pair) trekking poles on the market. Designed for women or men with smaller hands, these carbon-fiber poles are lighter, shorter and equipped with a slimmer grip.

New for 2013! Ideal for ounce-counting and space-saving hikers, mountaineers or trail-runners, LEKI Micro Vario Carbon trekking poles offer ultra-lightweight, adjustable performance in pack-friendly dimensions.

Employing an ultra-lightweight and extremely collapsible design, Komperdell Carbon Expedition Vario 4 poles are built for backcountry and high-peak demands. A hybrid carbon and aluminum design provides reliability at a lower-than-average weight.