Best touring poles 2025 – BACKLINE test winners
In short
The highest overall score among the 20 touring poles tested in the BACKLINE test 2025 in Lenzerheide goes to the Komperdell Carbon CXP Pro with 79.68 points. Test winners per class – Best two-section poles: Komperdell Carbon C2 Ultralight (79.40 points); Best three-section & folding poles: Komperdell Carbon CXP Pro (79.68 points). The order is based solely on our test scores.
Top 10: highest overall score 2025
| # | Model | Class | Points | Stars | Weight | RRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  KomperdellCarbon CXP Pro | Dreiteiler | 79.68 | 257 g | RRP 149.95 € | |
| 2 |  KomperdellCarbon C2 Ultralight | Zweiteiler | 79.40 | 217 g | RRP 169.95 € | |
| 3 |  LEKISherpa FX Carbon | Faltstock | 78.98 | 275 g | RRP 220.00 € | |
| 4 |  HEADCrux Carbon | Zweiteiler | 78.32 | 217 g | RRP 160.00 € | |
| 5 |  KomperdellContour Titanal II Foam | Zweiteiler | 77.24 | 249 g | RRP 99.95 € | |
| 6 |  LEKIGuide Lite 2 | Zweiteiler | 76.55 | 260 g | RRP 125.00 € | |
| 7 |  KomperdellTitanal EXP Pro | Dreiteiler | 76.43 | 281 g | RRP 129.95 € | |
| 8 |  LEKIBernina Lite 3 | Dreiteiler | 76.29 | 276 g | RRP 145.00 € | |
| 9 |  KomperdellFree Touring TI | Zweiteiler | 75.74 | 260 g | RRP 99.95 € | |
| 10 |  KomperdellCarbon FXP.4 Expedition Vario | Faltstock | 74.25 | 289 g | RRP 179.95 € |
The best for what you want
No. 1 of each list – click for the top 5.
- Best touring polesKomperdell Carbon CXP Pro79.68
- Lightest touring polesKomperdell Carbon C2 Ultralight217 g
- Touring poles with the best gripKomperdell Contour Titanal II Foam17.00
- Best-value touring polesKomperdell Contour Titanal II Foam1.29 €
- Best two-section polesKomperdell Carbon C2 Ultralight79.40
- Lightest two-section polesKomperdell Carbon C2 Ultralight217 g
- Best-value two-section polesKomperdell Contour Titanal II Foam1.29 €
- Best three-section & folding polesKomperdell Carbon CXP Pro79.68
What suits you?
A few short questions – the BACKLINEgearFinDR sorts all test results by your preferences.
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Two-section, three-section or folding pole?
More sections mean a shorter packed length – handy when poles are often stowed on the backpack. Top scores 2025 – Best two-section poles: Komperdell Carbon C2 Ultralight (79.40 points); Best three-section & folding poles: Komperdell Carbon CXP Pro (79.68 points). Construction type does not affect our scoring.
Which touring pole is the lightest in 2025?
The lowest measured weight (pair) in the 2025 test belongs to the HEAD Crux Carbon at 217 g.
Which touring poles offer the best value?
The lowest cost per test point in 2025 belongs to the Komperdell Contour Titanal II Foam (1.29 € per point, calculated from RRP and total points).
Where and how was the testing done?
20 touring poles were rated by the BACKLINE test team in Lenzerheide in 2025 using a standardised method of measurements and field tests. All criteria and maximum points are explained under "How we test".
Are there paid placements?
No. All lists are calculated solely from our test scores and measurements.