Here is how these two trekking poles compare on the numbers. The Carbon Fiber Quick Lock leans on low weight while the Legacy Lite answers with packability, so the pick comes down to which you value.
| Cascade Mountain Tech Carbon Fiber Quick Lock | Leki Legacy Lite | |
|---|---|---|
| GearScore | 47✓ | 42 |
| Weight (pair) | 16.0 oz✓ | 18.0 oz |
| Packed length | 76 cm | 66 cm✓ |
| Max length | 132 cm | 135 cm✓ |
| Min length | 66 cm | 100 cm |
| Price | $65✓ | $110 |
| Material | Carbon | Aluminum |
| Fold style | Telescoping | Telescoping |
Highlighted cells mark the better spec: Carbon Fiber Quick Lock in blue, Legacy Lite in amber. A blank spec is never counted as a win. Min length is shown for context and is not scored. GearScore is the overall rating (0 to 100); re-weight it on the full trekking-pole comparison. Prices are current MSRP.
The Cascade Mountain Tech Carbon Fiber Quick Lock against the Leki Legacy Lite is a study in priorities. The Carbon Fiber Quick Lock wins on low weight and price, and the Legacy Lite pushes back on packability and reach.
The Carbon Fiber Quick Lock is 2 oz lighter per pair and $45 cheaper. The Legacy Lite is 10 cm shorter packed and a longer reach (135 vs 132 cm). On the default GearScore the Carbon Fiber Quick Lock leads 47 to 42.
Pick the Carbon Fiber Quick Lock if you care most about low weight and price, which makes it the better call for counting grams on long miles. Pick the Legacy Lite if packability and reach matter more to you, or you are focused on saving space in your pack.
The Cascade Mountain Tech Carbon Fiber Quick Lock. It is 2 oz lighter per pair than the Legacy Lite.
The Leki Legacy Lite. It is 10 cm shorter packed than the Carbon Fiber Quick Lock.
The Cascade Mountain Tech Carbon Fiber Quick Lock, 47 to 42 on the default algorithm. You can re-weight the factors to match your trip.
It depends on your priorities. Go with the Carbon Fiber Quick Lock for low weight, or the Legacy Lite for packability. The spec table above shows exactly where each wins.