Two trekking poles worth lining up side by side. The Cressida FX Carbon leans on low weight while the Trek-Z 2.0 answers with packability, so the pick comes down to which you value.
| Leki Cressida FX Carbon | Trekology Trek-Z 2.0 | |
|---|---|---|
| GearScore | 55✓ | 47 |
| Weight (pair) | 17.2 oz✓ | 19.1 oz |
| Packed length | 40 cm | 37 cm✓ |
| Max length | 120 cm | 120 cm |
| Min length | 110 cm | 110 cm |
| Price | $230 | $56✓ |
| Material | Carbon | Aluminum |
| Fold style | Folding | Folding |
Highlighted cells mark the better spec: Cressida FX Carbon in blue, Trek-Z 2.0 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 Leki Cressida FX Carbon and Trekology Trek-Z 2.0 take different routes to the same job. The Cressida FX Carbon wins on low weight, and the Trek-Z 2.0 pushes back on packability and price.
The Cressida FX Carbon is 1.9 oz lighter per pair. The Trek-Z 2.0 is 3 cm shorter packed and $174 cheaper. On the default GearScore the Cressida FX Carbon leads 55 to 47.
Pick the Cressida FX Carbon if you care most about low weight, which makes it the better call for counting grams on long miles. Pick the Trek-Z 2.0 if packability and price matter more to you, or you are focused on saving space in your pack.
The Leki Cressida FX Carbon. It is 1.9 oz lighter per pair than the Trek-Z 2.0.
The Trekology Trek-Z 2.0. It is 3 cm shorter packed than the Cressida FX Carbon.
The Leki Cressida FX Carbon, 55 to 47 on the default algorithm. You can re-weight the factors to match your trip.
It depends on your priorities. Go with the Cressida FX Carbon for low weight, or the Trek-Z 2.0 for packability. The spec table above shows exactly where each wins.