A close look at two trekking poles buyers cross-shop. The Legacy Lite takes a modest overall edge, led by packability, but the Trail Ergo Cork has its own case.
| Leki Legacy Lite | Black Diamond Trail Ergo Cork | |
|---|---|---|
| GearScore | 42✓ | 40 |
| Weight (pair) | 18.0 oz | 18.0 oz |
| Packed length | 66 cm✓ | 74 cm |
| Max length | 135 cm | 140 cm✓ |
| Min length | 100 cm | 100 cm |
| Price | $110✓ | $120 |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Fold style | Telescoping | Telescoping |
Highlighted cells mark the better spec: Legacy Lite in blue, Trail Ergo Cork 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.
Put the Leki Legacy Lite next to the Black Diamond Trail Ergo Cork and the trade-offs are clear. The Legacy Lite wins on packability and price, and the Trail Ergo Cork pushes back on reach.
The Legacy Lite is 8 cm shorter packed and $10 cheaper. The Trail Ergo Cork is a longer reach (140 vs 135 cm). On the default GearScore the Legacy Lite leads 42 to 40.
Pick the Legacy Lite if you care most about packability and price, which makes it the better call for saving space in your pack. Pick the Trail Ergo Cork if reach matter more to you, or you are focused on your priorities.
The Leki Legacy Lite. It is 8 cm shorter packed than the Trail Ergo Cork.
The Leki Legacy Lite. It is $10 cheaper than the Trail Ergo Cork.
The Leki Legacy Lite, 42 to 40 on the default algorithm. You can re-weight the factors to match your trip.
It depends on your priorities. Go with the Legacy Lite for packability, or the Trail Ergo Cork for reach. The spec table above shows exactly where each wins.