Durston Gear Z-Flick Carbon Fiber Tent Pole
Durston Gear
SKU: Durston Gear Z-Flick Poles (Two)
Z-FLICK POLES
The Z-Flick tent poles are a premium folding pole that allows bikepackers, canoeists, and other non-trekking pole users to enjoy the X-Mid and other trekking pole tents. With the Z-Flick poles we applied our first principles philosophy to achieve the lightest adjustable poles on the market, the only folding poles with an external ‘flick’ style adjustment, the stiffest poles in their class, and the only poles compatible with almost every tent on the market.
ULTRALIGHT CARBON FIBER
Despite being stiff, these are the lightest adjustable poles on the market at just 93 grams (3.3 oz). We accomplish this with premium carbon fiber and larger diameter tubing which is more weight efficient for the strength. The result is an adjustable pole that is similar in weight to any decently stiff non-adjustable poles.
EXTERNALLY ADJUSTABLE
Adjustable length is important for fine tuning the pitch of your tent, yet few folding poles are adjustable and the few that are use twist locks which are harder to use and less reliable, or they use a pin system that is heavier and only adjusts in increments. External ‘flick’ style adjusters are the easiest and most reliable way to continuously adjust a pole, which is why we are pleased to offer the first folding poles with a flick style adjuster.
RIGID & STORM-WORTHY
The Z-Flick poles are the stiffness poles in their class for reliable use in rough weather. We achieve this in three ways: (1) we use carbon tubing that is purpose designed to be highly rigid (as opposed to more flexible tent pole tubing), (2) we use precise tolerances between the sections to avoid slop, and (3) we use a bit larger diameter tubing that gives greater strength for less weight than other poles. Our tubing is 14 mm / 0.55″ (bottom section) or 12 mm / 0.47″ (upper sections) whereas most comparable folding poles use 9.5 – 11.5 mm tubing (0.37 – 0.45″).
COMPACT & HIGH QUALITY
A compact pole is important for bikepackers and many users, which is why the Z-Flick pole uses 5 sections to achieve a short (12.25″) packed length.
Our goal is to build the highest quality outdoor gear, which is why we partnered with the same factory that builds premium carbon trekking poles and carbon avalanche probes for leading brands to build these poles. The quality is immediately noticeable when you pick these up, and a clear contrast to many other folding poles which are built with generic aluminum or carbon tubing.
Our goal is to build the highest quality outdoor gear, which is why we partnered with the same factory that builds premium carbon trekking poles and carbon avalanche probes for leading brands to build these poles. The quality is immediately noticeable when you pick these up, and a clear contrast to many other folding poles which are built with generic aluminum or carbon tubing.
EXTENSIVE COMPATIBILITY
More than just a great pole, the Z-Flick poles are also the most widely compatible folding poles on the market. All other folding poles only work with a limited range of tents because they are fixed length and/or have one tip style (handles up or tips up). Conversely, the Z-Flick poles are not only adjustable length but work for both tip up and handle up style tents.
We’ve accomplished this with a unique idea enabled by the external adjuster: the four upper folding sections can be flipped to expose either end, so we provide a different tip style on each end. One end has a custom aluminum pointed tip for grommet style tents while the other end has a blunt aluminum cap for handles up tents. The result is a highly versatile pole that works with virtually ever trekking pole tent on the market. They’ll work for your current tent and your next tent, making them more useful and easier to sell if the time comes.
We’ve accomplished this with a unique idea enabled by the external adjuster: the four upper folding sections can be flipped to expose either end, so we provide a different tip style on each end. One end has a custom aluminum pointed tip for grommet style tents while the other end has a blunt aluminum cap for handles up tents. The result is a highly versatile pole that works with virtually ever trekking pole tent on the market. They’ll work for your current tent and your next tent, making them more useful and easier to sell if the time comes.
SPECS
| Pole Material | Premium carbon fiber |
| Adjustment Range | 43.5 - 51.5" / 111- 131 cm |
| Weight (per pole) | 3.3 oz / 93g |
| Packed Length | 12.25" / 31 cm |
| Diameter | 0.55" / 14 mm (bottom section) and 0.472" / 12 mm (upper sections) |
| Compatibility | "Tips up" and "handles up" tents |
| Origin | Taiwan |
TentQualityWeightLightX-midDeliveryPriceProductDan durstonVelcro
J
Typical of all Durston products, these poles are top quality. I purchased them for bikepacking on my carbon fiber gravel bike, one set to use on my Durston X Mid Pro 1 tent, this is the 2nd set I purchased to use as an ultralight bike stand. Couldn’t be happier with the quality and reliability. Dan Durston is a genius and his products are top notch!
J
Absolutely great! Had my setup on the river front last night. Straight line winds of 30mph and gusting to 45mph. Had my maxfield 2 set up and the tent poles were bent this morning. Hoping I can salvage them for when a friend wants to join on a hike! The x-mid and z-flick poles absolutely preformed over my expectations.
m
Well built and lightweight, but expensive.
J
Perfect.
B
Very lightweight. Wide range of adjustability. I definitely like these.
J
Arrived quickly. Strong and very light.
P
Maximum weight saving. Function very well with a really well thought through design.
D
Both poles weigh less than just the handle section of one of my carbon fiber trekking poles...
A
These are very lightweight and compact plus are easy to setup and adjust. It remains to be seen if they are as robust as trekking poles but I need them for when using the tent as a basecamp and hiking during the days.
K
Very light and easy to use. Very compact and right length for bike packing.
S
Perfect ultralight replacements for trekking poles. Easy to handle.
D
These fit the X-Mid perfectly, pack small, very very very light and good quality.
a
These seem to be the best poles you can find, & not wanting to go all-in yet on the X-Mid tents I was happy to find a fair price incl shipping for these & Kaviso delivers at all counts for service. These will see some use & I don’t think anything else out there can beat these for their purpose and/or for folks who need a pole set for any kinds of shelter but do things by bike or otherwise. Amazingly light & adjustability lets em do work that most other similar poles fail for, at a price that favorably aligns for this set.
T
Lightweight, sturdy and easy to use! These poles are fantastic and exactly as described.
s
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K
The Durston Gear Z-Flick Carbon Tent Poles are super light and compact enough for bikepacking. The extension component is brilliant!
J
Nice Duston tent! Fast delivery. Thank you!
C
Breaks down into tidy manageable packable size. Very lite too.
D
Best fit for the Durston tent and bike packing. Cheers!
K
Easy to use, light weight. Reasonably prized.
A
Light weight, time will tell how durable
J
I just got back using these poles on a trip to the BWCA. I have a friend using a trekking pole tent as well and the Durston Gear Z - Poles were far superior. Easy to use, strong, and light weight. They with study a thunderstorm 40+mph gust just fine. I wouldn’t hesitate to buy these again and recommend them to anyone!
S
Great
R
Great piece of camping equipment for bikepackers.
R
Fine poles. Amazing light yet sturdy. Double sided, so you can use them tip up or tip down. Only thing I didn't like was the velcro holding them together.
C
These are what they are: adjustable poles for a Durston X-Mid for when you don't use trekking poles. Nice length for my use, which is bikepacking. Very light, seem very sturdy.
D
Great
M
Ultralight, very sturdy
C
These are excellent lightweight poles, I bought them to go with a Durston XMid tent but they'd probably work with other trekking pole shelters as well.
The service from Kaviso was very good, I'm in Scotland and the ability to prepay the tax and duty on my purchases was very convenient and delivery was super fast (considering that I live on the other side of the Atlantic).
D
Lightweight, strong, adjustable - perfect fit for the X-Mid Pro 2 if you don't have trekking poles!
R
Light, compact and easy to use.
