If you’re looking for a pair of trekking poles with a great balance of strength and low weight, you can’t go wrong with the Gossamer Gear LT5s. These carbon fiber trekking poles have quickly become our go-tos for 3-season backpacking, and we’ve put them through hundreds of miles of hard use over the years. We named the LT5s the best ultralight trekking poles overall on our Best Trekking Poles list because of their low weight, comfort, and durability.