Durston Z-Flick Tent Pole

The Durston Z-Flick is a single replacement carbon fiber pole for X-Mid and similar ultralight shelters that use one or two central support poles instead of a traditional arched-pole frame. Adjustable from 111 to 131 cm, it covers the range typically needed to set entrance height and roof tension, packs down to just 31 cm, and weighs 88 g — positioned by the brand as the lightest adjustable tent pole of its kind on the market. Carbon construction keeps the weight low while providing the stiffness a non-freestanding shelter needs to hold tension in wind. Since it's a model-specific pole rather than a universal one, it works best as a replacement part or a spare for owners of compatible tents. For ultralight hikers whose shelter is already built around this pole style, it's a straightforward way to shave weight compared with aluminum alternatives, or to carry a light spare in case the original pole gets damaged on trail. Buying it for an incompatible tent design doesn't make sense.