Short Pack-size Trekking Poles

High quality, lightweight, and incredibly compact. Mountain King says Poles for ultra runners, light weight hiking, backpacking and paragliding. For all challenges that require lightweight, strong and reliable kit. The Trail Blaze and Skyrunner poles…

Featherlight and compact, the OMM Z-Lite Carbon Poles are designed for runners who demand speed and efficiency in the mountains. OMM says:  Z-Lite Carbon poles have been developed for ultra runners, mountain marathons or fast packing. Or any...

Mountain King's Carbon Trail Blaze Skyrunner Running Poles are incredibly light weight and fold down into four sections making them ideal for trail, hill runners and walkers looking for ultra-lightweight poles. Mountain King says The Mountain King Ca…

A Sleek, Minimalist trekking pole, that does not compromise performance or strength even at such a low weight.   Gram-counter Gear says:  Ultra-lightweight, ultra-compact, strong, reliable, trekking poles. Designed with portability, and...

Mountain King's Trail Blaze Poles are very lightweight and fold down into four sections making them ideal for trail, hill runners and walkers looking for lightweight poles. Mountain King says: 4 Section high performance aluminium alloy trail pole. (p…

Lightweight, compact, and built for speed, the OMM Z-Lite Aluminium Poles are the perfect companion for mountain runners and fast packers. OMM says:  Z-Lite Aluminium poles have been developed for ultra runners, mountain marathons or fast packin…

Adjustable z-pole, that offers portability and adaptability. Black Diamond says:  The Distance Carbon Z is our lightest Z-Pole engineered for those who travel fast. With 100% carbon construction, the Distance Carbon Z features a three-section...

UOG TOP PICK—  The updated Distance Carbon Z poles combines ultralight carbon construction with the Z-Pole and flickLock Pro technology, with improved stiffness and durability and a weight reduction for weight-conscious mountain adventures…

UOG TOP PICK—  The updated Distance Carbon FLZ combines ultralight carbon construction with the Z-Pole and flickLock Pro technology, with improved stiffness and durability and a weight reduction for weight-conscious mountain adventures. On…

Fast and light trekking poles, weight-saving and space-saving thanks to their compactness and incredibly strong thanks to the carbon fibre used throughout. Gram-counter Gear says:  Ultra-lightweight, ultra-compact, strong, reliable, trekking pol…

UOG TOP PICK - Distance Carbon FLZ Poles Adjustable z-pole, that offers portability and adaptability, and easy Top Pick for us Black Diamond says:  The Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ is our premium pole for fully adjustable, folding performan…

Fizan's Compact 4 Trekking Poles are designed to have a very short packsize, they achieve this by splitting into 4 sections instead of three. Rather than having ever narrower tubing they have designed in a stronger arrangement - making these the ulti…

UOG TOP PICK - Helinox Passport TL Trekking Poles - Best for Light but Strong - We've singled out Helinox Passport TL Trekking Poles as one of our top recommendations because through experience we have found them to be remarkably strong and yet they …

UOG TOP PICK—  Leki Cross Trail FX Superlite Compact poles: lightweight and compact, designed for fast mountain adventures. Despite their minimalist design, they provide comfort and performance. Easily adjustable and break down to 42cm for…

UOG TOP PICK—  LEKI Cross Trail FX Superlite Poles are lightweight, high-performance poles for competitive trail runners and mountain enthusiasts. The Cross Shark handle and glove ensure a secure grip. They are optimised for weight and...

Helinox's TLA130 Adjustable Trekking poles use a twist lock section to vary the length of the pole for varying ascents and descents. Helinox says: Passport series poles provide the lowest weight and the most compact size for the wilderness, on trails…

UGO TOP PICK - Distance FLZ Trekking Poles Adjustable z-pole, that offers portability and adaptability, a solid reliable pair of walking poles and one of our Top Picks Black Diamond says:  Combining the amazing packability of a Z-Pole with...

UOG TOP PICK—  Leki's Black Series FX Carbon Trekking Poles have been designed for trekking and multi day backpacking so are robust, with a very comfortable grip. These poles also pack down to a really short 40cm. A top pick! Leki...

A fast and light, z-pole design, with the added benefit of some adjustability, make a pole that can be stored easy, but also versatile out on the trail. Gram-counter Gear says:  An incredibly lightweight adjustable z-pole-designed trekking pole.…

The LEKI Sherpa FX. One Carbon Mountaineering Poles are reliable for challenging terrain. They combine lightweight construction and ergonomic design for comfort and control. The robust aluminum base and folding design make them packable and versatile…

LEKI's Cressida poles have a shorter grip for smaller sized hands and a shorter adjustable range of 100-120cm aimed at women or generally smaller adults. The FX Carbon version here has a very short packed size of 40cm. Leki says:  The Cressida F…

UOG TOP PICK—  Robust and hard-wearing, these four-season trekking poles have been engineered for deep winter trailblazing and multi-day hikes. They even have an on-the-fly maintenance tool attached. A Top pick for robust hikes Black Diamo…

Leki's Makalu Series Trekking Poles are the workhorse of the LEKI Trekking and Mountaineering ranges, this particular pair are a combination of folding poles and Lever Locking poles, this means thay can be packed down to a very short length. Leki...

LEKI's Cressida poles have a shorter grip for smaller sized hands and a shorter adjustable range of 100-120cm aimed at women or generally smaller adults. The FX Carbon version here has a very short packed size of 40cm. Leki says:  The Antishock.…

These new poles from Fizan feature an innovative “one-touch locking” system that allows the poles to be deployed rapidly. Fizan says:  Fizan RFP Trek – Cork are the NEW Rapid Fizan Poles. These Trekking poles feature an innova…

Leki's Makalu Series Trekking Poles are the workhorse of the LEKI Trekking and Mountaineering ranges, this particular pair are a combination of folding and Lever Lock adjustment meaning they pack down to a very short 40cm length overall. They are als…