Gossamer Gear LT5 review

The LT5 is the ultralight pick. Gossamer Gear lists it at 4.9 oz, or 139 g, per pole, about half the weight of the TrailBuddy Original, and every ounce saved on the hands adds up over a long day. The three-piece carbon poles collapse to 23.5 inches and use a twist-lock design. Gossamer Gear marks a tent graphic at 125 cm so you can lock the poles at the right height to pitch its ultralight shelters, which makes the LT5 a natural fit for hikers who carry a trekking pole tent. Rubber boots are included. For our knee-strain angle it ranks lower because twist locks take longer to adjust between climbs and descents than lever locks, and there is no antishock system. At $195 for a pair it is a specialist tool for weight-focused backpackers rather than the first pole to buy for sore knees.

Who it is for

Ultralight backpackers and trekking pole tent users

Price

$195 for a pair at the Gossamer Gear store.

LT5 Three Piece Carbon Trekking Poles (pair) Regular price $195.00
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 12, 2026.

Key features

• 4.9 oz (139 g) per pole
• Three-piece carbon construction
• Twist-lock adjustment
• Collapsed length of 23.5 inches
• Tent graphic at 125 cm for pitching trekking pole shelters

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Lightest pole on this list at 4.9 oz each
• Strength: Marked 125 cm setting for trekking pole tents and tarps
• Strength: Rubber boots included
• Weakness: Twist locks are slower to adjust between climbs and descents than lever locks
• Weakness: No antishock system
• Weakness: $195 for a pair with fewer accessories than the budget poles

Key facts

• Price: $195 per pair
• Weight: 4.9 oz (139 g) per pole
• Lock: Twist lock
• Collapsed: 23.5 in
• Sections: 3, carbon

Where it ranks

Gossamer Gear LT5 is No. 9 in our Best Trekking Poles verdict.