Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Trekking Poles (pair, 110cm) vs MSR DynaLock Ascent Carbon
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Z-style folding carbon poles at 264g per pair. Pack to 35cm for airline carry-on. Gold standard for ultralight collapsible trail poles.
Check price Full details →Foldable Kevlar-reinforced carbon backcountry poles with 20cm of tool-free DynaLock adjustability for all-season use.
Check price Full details →Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Trekking Poles (pair, 110cm) vs MSR DynaLock Ascent Carbon: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Trekking Poles (pair, 110cm) wins — at 264 g it is 218 g (45%) lighter than the MSR DynaLock Ascent Carbon (482 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.
See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest trekking poles page, or browse the full gear weight database.