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45 real models, each at the size named: what the planner uses, the listing as written, and where it comes from, under the typical item each is an example of. Then the 10 typical items the kit planner picks from, every one an estimate of a common model. Weigh your own.
Hiking shirt (5) Hiking pants (2) Hiking socks, worn (1) Trail runners (14) Hiking boots (7) Sun hat (2) Cap (3) Trekking poles, pair (10) Phone (1) Typical items (10)
Hiking shirt 5
Zpacks The Mirage Merino Sun Hoody (Medium) Zpacks
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Size drawn Men's M Weight 7.8 oz Packed 9 × 7 × 1.2 in, 1.1 L (the typical size)
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Weight 7.1 oz / 200 g Size menu (Medium) Medium / Light Olive - 220
The page shows 7.1 oz / 200 g (Extra Small) for its first size; its size menu gives Medium as 220 g, the weight used. No packed size listed; drawn at the typical size Sources
Outdoor Research Men's Echo T-Shirt Outdoor Research
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Size drawn Men's Weight 3.2 oz Packed 9 × 7 × 1.2 in, 1.1 L (the typical size)
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Outdoor Research lists one weight and doesn’t say which size it is for. No packed size listed; drawn at the typical size Sources
Montbell SUPER MERINO WOOL Light Weight T-Shirt Men's Montbell
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Weight 4.2 oz Packed 9 × 7 × 1.2 in, 1.1 L (the typical size)
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Montbell lists one weight and doesn’t say which size it is for. No packed size listed; drawn at the typical size Sources
Outdoor Research Men's Echo Hoodie Outdoor Research
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Size drawn Men's Weight 5.3 oz Packed 9 × 7 × 1.2 in, 1.1 L (the typical size)
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Weight 5.29 oz/ 150 g Center Back Length 71.1 cm / 28 in
A light sun hoodie (UPF 15 to 20). Outdoor Research lists no packed size; drawn at the typical size Sources
Outdoor Research Men's Astroman Air Sun Hoodie Outdoor Research
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Size drawn Men's Weight 5.6 oz Packed 9 × 7 × 1.2 in, 1.1 L (the typical size)
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Weight 5.64 oz/ 160 g Center Back Length 74.9 cm / 29.5 in
A stretch nylon sun hoodie. Outdoor Research lists no packed size; drawn at the typical size Sources
Hiking pants 2
Outdoor Research Men's Ferrosi Pant Outdoor Research
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Size drawn Men's Weight 12.7 oz Packed 10 × 7 × 1.6 in, 1.6 L (the typical size)
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Outdoor Research lists one weight and doesn’t say which size it is for. No packed size listed; drawn at the typical size Sources
Montbell Light Guide Pants Men's Montbell
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Weight 11.4 oz Packed 10 × 7 × 1.6 in, 1.6 L (the typical size)
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Montbell lists one weight and doesn’t say which size it is for. No packed size listed; drawn at the typical size Sources
Hiking socks, worn 1
Montbell Merino Wool Trekking Socks Men's Montbell
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Weight 3.6 oz Packed 4.5 × 3 × 1.6 in, 0.3 L (the typical size)
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Montbell lists one weight and doesn’t say which size it is for. Cushioned hiking socks. No packed size listed; drawn at the typical size Sources
Trail runners 14
Altra Lone Peak 9 Men's Altra
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Size drawn Men's Weight 22.3 oz (1 lb 6.3 oz) Packed 11 × 4.2 × 4.5 in (the typical size)
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Weight 11.15 oz / 316 g Stack Height 25mm Heel To Toe Drop 0mm
Altra lists 11.15 oz for one shoe; the planner counts the pair (22.3 oz). No dimensions listed; drawn at the typical size Sources
Altra Lone Peak Hiker 3 Men's Altra
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Size drawn Men's Weight 27.4 oz (1 lb 11.4 oz) Packed 11 × 4.2 × 4.5 in (the typical size)
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Weight Weight: 13.7 oz / 388.39 g Stack Height Stack Height: 25mm Heel To Toe Drop Heel To Toe Drop: 0mm
Altra lists 13.7 oz for one shoe; the planner counts the pair (27.4 oz). A low hiking shoe. No dimensions listed; drawn at the typical size Sources
Altra Lone Peak 9 GTX Men's Altra
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Size drawn Men's Weight 24.3 oz (1 lb 8.3 oz) Packed 11 × 4.2 × 4.5 in (the typical size)
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Weight Weight: 12.15 oz / 344.4 g Stack Height Stack Height: 25mm Heel To Toe Drop Heel To Toe Drop: 0mm
Altra lists 12.15 oz for one shoe; the planner counts the pair (24.3 oz). Waterproof. No dimensions listed; drawn at the typical size Sources
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Size drawn Men's Weight 22.9 oz (1 lb 6.9 oz) Packed 11 × 4.2 × 4.5 in (the typical size)
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Weight Weight: 11.45 oz / 324.6 g Stack Height Stack Height: 30mm Heel To Toe Drop Heel To Toe Drop: 0mm
Altra lists 11.45 oz for one shoe; the planner counts the pair (22.9 oz). No dimensions listed; drawn at the typical size Sources
Altra Olympus 6 Men's Altra
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Size drawn Men's Weight 24.4 oz (1 lb 8.4 oz) Packed 11 × 4.2 × 4.5 in (the typical size)
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Weight Weight: 12.2 oz / 345 g Stack Height Stack Height: 33mm Heel To Toe Drop Heel To Toe Drop: 0mm
Altra lists 12.2 oz for one shoe; the planner counts the pair (24.4 oz). Max cushion. No dimensions listed; drawn at the typical size Sources
Altra Experience Wild 3 Men's Altra
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Size drawn Men's Weight 22.2 oz (1 lb 6.2 oz) Packed 11 × 4.2 × 4.5 in (the typical size)
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Weight Weight: 11.1 oz / 314.7 g Stack Height Stack Height: 32mm/28mm Heel To Toe Drop Heel To Toe Drop: 4mm
Altra lists 11.1 oz for one shoe; the planner counts the pair (22.2 oz). No dimensions listed; drawn at the typical size Sources
Topo Athletic Ultraventure 5 Men's Topo Athletic
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Size drawn Men's 9 Weight 21.4 oz (1 lb 5.4 oz) Packed 11 × 4.2 × 4.5 in (the typical size)
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Weight Weight:10.7 OZ (M9) Stack Height Stack Height:35 mm (heel) x 30 mm (forefoot) Heel to Toe Drop Heel to Toe Drop:5 mm
Topo lists 10.7 oz for one men’s 9; the planner counts the pair (21.4 oz). Among the most common shoes in the 2025 PCT hiker survey. No dimensions listed; drawn at the typical size Sources
Salomon Speedcross 6 Men's Salomon
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Size drawn Men's Weight 22 oz (1 lb 6 oz) Packed 11 × 4.2 × 4.5 in (the typical size)
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Salomon lists 11 oz for one shoe; the planner counts the pair (22 oz). No dimensions listed; drawn at the typical size Sources
Merrell Moab 3 Men's Merrell
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Size drawn Men's Weight 32.4 oz (2 lb 0.4 oz) Packed 11 × 4.2 × 4.5 in (the typical size)
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Half pair weight Half pair weight: 1lbs-0.22oz, 460g Drop Drop: 11.5mm
A low hiking shoe. Merrell lists a half pair (one shoe, 460 g); the planner counts the pair (32.44 oz). No dimensions listed; drawn at the typical size Sources
HOKA Speedgoat 7 Men's HOKA
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Size drawn Men's 9 Weight 19.2 oz (1 lb 3.2 oz) Packed 11 × 4.2 × 4.5 in (the typical size)
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Weight 9.6 oz | 272 g Heel Stack 38 mm Forefoot Stack 33 mm Heel-Toe Offset 5 mm Measured Weight is measured per single shoe, including laces. Men's and unisex styles are based on a men's size 9
REI’s best-selling men’s trail runner. HOKA’s site turns away automated reads. Running Warehouse weighs one shoe (men's 9); the planner counts the pair. No dimensions listed; drawn at the typical size Sources
HOKA Challenger 8 Men's HOKA
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Size drawn Men's 9 Weight 19.4 oz (1 lb 3.4 oz) Packed 11 × 4.2 × 4.5 in (the typical size)
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Weight 9.7 oz 275 g Heel Stack 44 mm Forefoot Stack 37 mm Heel-Toe Offset 7 mm Measured Weight is measured per single shoe, including laces. Men's and unisex styles are based on a men's size 9
A cushioned road-to-trail shoe. Running Warehouse weighs one shoe (men's 9); the planner counts the pair. No dimensions listed; drawn at the typical size Sources
Brooks Cascadia 20 Men's Brooks
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Size drawn Men's 9 Weight 21 oz (1 lb 5 oz) Packed 11 × 4.2 × 4.5 in (the typical size)
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Weight 10.5 oz | 298 g Heel Stack 39 mm Forefoot Stack 33 mm Heel-Toe Offset 6 mm Measured Weight is measured per single shoe, including laces. Men's and unisex styles are based on a men's size 9
A long-running thru-hiker favorite. Brooks’s site turns away automated reads. Running Warehouse weighs one shoe (men's 9); the planner counts the pair. No dimensions listed; drawn at the typical size Sources
Saucony Peregrine 16 Men's Saucony
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Size drawn Men's 9 Weight 20 oz (1 lb 4 oz) Packed 11 × 4.2 × 4.5 in (the typical size)
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Weight 10.0 oz | 283 g Heel Stack 33 mm Forefoot Stack 29 mm Heel-Toe Offset 4 mm Measured Weight is measured per single shoe, including laces. Men's and unisex styles are based on a men's size 9
A low, grippy trail runner. Running Warehouse weighs one shoe (men's 9); the planner counts the pair. No dimensions listed; drawn at the typical size Sources
La Sportiva Bushido III Men's La Sportiva
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Size drawn Men's 9 Weight 21 oz (1 lb 5 oz) Packed 11 × 4.2 × 4.5 in (the typical size)
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Weight 10.5 oz 298 g Heel Stack 31 mm Forefoot Stack 25 mm Heel-Toe Offset 6 mm Measured Weight is measured per single shoe, including laces. Men's and unisex styles are based on a men's size 9
A firm, precise shoe for rocky trails. Running Warehouse weighs one shoe (men's 9); the planner counts the pair. No dimensions listed; drawn at the typical size Sources
Hiking boots 7
Altra Lone Peak 9 Waterproof Mid Men's Altra
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Size drawn Men's Weight 31.9 oz (1 lb 15.9 oz) Packed 12 × 4.6 × 6.5 in (the typical size)
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Weight Weight: 15.95 oz / 452.17 g Stack Height Stack Height: 25mm Heel To Toe Drop Heel To Toe Drop: 0mm
Altra lists 15.95 oz for one shoe; the planner counts the pair (31.9 oz). A zero-drop waterproof mid hiker. No dimensions listed; drawn at the typical size Sources
Altra Olympus 6 Hike Mid GTX Men's Altra
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Size drawn Men's Weight 37.2 oz (2 lb 5.2 oz) Packed 12 × 4.6 × 6.5 in (the typical size)
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Weight Weight: 18.6 oz / 528 g Stack Height Stack Height: 33mm Heel To Toe Drop Heel To Toe Drop: 0mm
Altra lists 18.6 oz for one shoe; the planner counts the pair (37.2 oz). Leather and GORE-TEX. No dimensions listed; drawn at the typical size Sources
Altra Timp 6 Mid GTX Men's Altra
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Size drawn Men's Weight 25.8 oz (1 lb 9.8 oz) Packed 12 × 4.6 × 6.5 in (the typical size)
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Weight Weight: 12.9 oz / 365.7 g Stack Height Stack Height: 30mm Heel To Toe Drop Heel To Toe Drop: 0mm
Altra lists 12.9 oz for one shoe; the planner counts the pair (25.8 oz). No dimensions listed; drawn at the typical size Sources
Merrell Moab 3 Mid Waterproof Men's Merrell
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Size drawn Men's Weight 34.9 oz (2 lb 2.9 oz) Packed 12 × 4.6 × 6.5 in (the typical size)
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Half pair weight Half pair weight: 1lbs-1.45oz, 495g Drop Drop: 11.5mm
Merrell lists a half pair (one boot, 495 g); the planner counts the pair (34.92 oz). No dimensions listed; drawn at the typical size Sources
KEEN Targhee IV Mid Waterproof Men's KEEN
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Size drawn Men's Weight 40.2 oz (2 lb 8.2 oz) Packed 12 × 4.6 × 6.5 in (the typical size)
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WEIGHT PER SHOE 20.11oz / 570g SHAFT HEIGHT 5.12in / 130mm HEEL-TO-TOE DROP 0.47in / 12mm
KEEN lists one boot (20.11 oz); the planner counts the pair (40.22 oz). No dimensions listed; drawn at the typical size Sources
Oboz Sawtooth X Mid Waterproof Men's Oboz
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Size drawn Men's Weight 38.8 oz (2 lb 6.8 oz) Packed 12 × 4.6 × 6.5 in (the typical size)
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WEIGHT 19.4 oz / 550 grams HEELDROP 8mm
Oboz lists 19.4 oz without saying it is one boot; REI lists the pair at 2 lbs 6.8 oz, twice that, so the planner counts 38.8 oz. No dimensions listed; drawn at the typical size Sources
Salomon X Ultra 5 Mid Gore-Tex Men's Salomon
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Size drawn Men's Weight 32 oz (2 lb) Packed 12 × 4.6 × 6.5 in (the typical size)
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Weight per unit 16 oz Height Mid
REI’s best-selling men’s hiking boot. Salomon lists 16 oz per shoe; the planner counts the pair (32 oz). No dimensions listed; drawn at the typical size Sources
Sun hat 2
Zpacks Foldable Trail Hat Zpacks
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Weight 1.9 oz Packed 12 × 12 × 3.5 in (the typical size)
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No size listed; drawn at the typical size Sources
Outdoor Research Helios Sun Hat Outdoor Research
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Weight 2.4 oz Packed 12 × 12 × 3.5 in (the typical size)
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No packed size listed; drawn at the typical size Sources
Cap 3
Outdoor Research Sun Runner Cap Outdoor Research
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Weight 3 oz Packed 10.5 × 7.5 × 4.5 in (the typical size)
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A cap with a removable sun cape. No packed size listed; drawn at the typical size Sources
Montbell Breeze Dot Crushable Cap Montbell
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Weight 1 oz Packed 10.5 × 7.5 × 4.5 in (the typical size)
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Montbell lists one weight and doesn’t say which size it is for. No packed size listed; drawn at the typical size Sources
Montbell Wickron UV-TECT Shade Cap Montbell
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Weight 2.2 oz Packed 10.5 × 7.5 × 4.5 in (the typical size)
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Montbell lists one weight and doesn’t say which size it is for. A cap with a neck shade. No packed size listed; drawn at the typical size Sources
Trekking poles, pair 10
Black Diamond Trail Back Trekking Poles Black Diamond
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Weight 19.8 oz (1 lb 3.8 oz) Packed 24.2 × 3 × 3 in
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Weight 560 g Collapsed Length 61.5 cm Usable Length 100 -140 cm Weight (second listing) 534g
Black Diamond lists two weights, 560 g and 534 g; the planner uses the heavier. Drawn at the 61.5 cm collapsed length. Sources
Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Poles (120 cm) Black Diamond
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Size drawn 120 cm Weight 9.9 oz Packed 15.7 × 3 × 3 in
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Weight Per Pair Weight Per Pair: 256 g|264 g|272 g|280 g|288 g|296 g Usable Length Usable Length: 105 cm, 110 cm, 115 cm, 120 cm, 125 cm, 130 cm Collapsed Length Collapsed Length: 35 cm, 37 cm, 38 cm, 40 cm, 42 cm, 44 cm
Fixed-length folding poles; the 120 cm pair weighs 280 g. The listed 40 cm folded length for the 120 cm pole Sources
Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Cork Trekking Poles Black Diamond
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Weight 17.1 oz (1 lb 1.1 oz) Packed 24 × 3 × 3 in
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Weight Per Pair Weight Per Pair: 486 g Collapsed Length Collapsed Length: 61 cm Usable Length Usable Length: 100 -130 cm
The listed 61 cm collapsed length Sources
Black Diamond Trail Trekking Poles Black Diamond
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Weight 16.9 oz (1 lb 0.9 oz) Packed 25.4 × 3 × 3 in
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Weight Weight: 480 g Collapsed Length Collapsed Length: 64.6 cm Usable Length Usable Length: 100 -140 cm
Aluminum, adjustable; the weight is for the pair. The listed 64.6 cm collapsed length Sources
Gossamer Gear LT5 Three Piece Carbon Trekking Poles Gossamer Gear
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Size drawn pair Weight 9.8 oz Packed 23.5 × 3 × 3 in
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Weight Weight: 4.9 oz / 139 g each Minimum / Fully Collapsed Length 23.5" / 60 cm Maximum Length 51" / 130 cm
Gossamer Gear lists 4.9 oz a pole; the planner counts the pair (9.8 oz). The listed 23.5 in collapsed length Sources
Black Diamond Trail Cork Trekking Poles Black Diamond
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Weight 17.4 oz (1 lb 1.4 oz) Packed 25.5 × 3 × 3 in
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Weight Weight: 494 g Collapsed Length Collapsed Length: 64.8 cm Usable Length Usable Length: 100 -140 cm
Among the most common poles in the 2025 PCT hiker survey; the weight is for the pair. The listed 64.8 cm collapsed length Sources
Black Diamond Pursuit Trekking Poles (S/M) Black Diamond
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Size drawn S/M Weight 17.5 oz (1 lb 1.5 oz) Packed 48 × 3 × 3 in (the typical size)
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Weight Per Pair Weight Per Pair: 495 g|535 g Usable Length Usable Length: [S/M] 100-125 cm • [M/L] 100-140 cm
The S/M pair is 495 g, the M/L 535 g. No collapsed length listed; drawn at the typical size Sources
Durston Iceline Trekking Poles (Gen 2, strapless) Durston
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Size drawn Strapless Weight 9.4 oz Packed 19.5 × 3 × 3 in
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Strapless Version 133 g (4.7 oz) per pole Strap Version 144 g (5.1 oz) per pole Collapsed 49 cm (19.5") Minimum 95 cm (37") Maximum 127 cm (50")
Three-section carbon poles with an external upper adjuster. Durston lists the weight per pole; the planner counts the pair (9.4 oz). Drawn at the 49 cm collapsed length. Sources
Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ Poles (110-125 cm) Black Diamond
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Size drawn 110-125 cm Weight 11.9 oz Packed 14.6 × 3 × 3 in
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Weight Per Pair 308 g|336 g|364 g Collapsed Length 34 cm, 37 cm, 40 cm Usable Length 95 - 110 cm, 110 - 125 cm, 125 - 140 cm
Folding carbon poles, REI’s best-selling pair. The planner counts the middle size, 110-125 cm (336 g a pair), drawn at its 37 cm folded length. Sources
Black Diamond Pursuit Carbon FLZ Trekking Poles (110-125 cm) Black Diamond
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Size drawn 110-125 cm Weight 17.3 oz (1 lb 1.3 oz) Packed 14.2 × 3 × 3 in
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Weight 490 g|502 g Collapsed Length 36cm, 39cm Usable Length 110-125 cm, 120 -135 cm
Sturdier folding carbon poles for all seasons. Black Diamond doesn’t say whether 490 g is one pole or the pair; it is counted as the pair, as poles are sold. Sources
Phone 1
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Weight 6.2 oz Packed 5.9 × 2.8 × 0.3 in, 0.1 L
Listed by the maker, as written
Weight 6.24 ounces (177 grams) Height 5.89 inches Width 2.81 inches Depth 0.31 inch
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Typical items 10 What the kit planner, the gear browser and the flat lay start from. Packed volume comes from the packed size shown. Sleeping bags and quilts give the ISO 23537 lower limit and comfort ratings; pads give ASTM F3340 R-values.