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Gossamer Gear FT3 Folding Poles (pair) vs MSR DynaLock Ascent Carbon Trekking Poles

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Gossamer Gear FT3 Folding Poles (pair) is the lighter option — 92 g lighter than the MSR DynaLock Ascent Carbon Trekking Poles (21% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Gossamer Gear FT3 Folding Poles (pair) MSR DynaLock Ascent Carbon Trekking Poles
Weight 352 g · 0.352 kg · 0.78 lb 444 g · 0.444 kg · 0.98 lb
Brand Gossamer Gear MSR
Category Trekking Poles Trekking Poles
Gossamer Gear FT3 Folding Poles (pair)
352 g

Lightweight foldable trekking pole pair featuring quick-pack design and compact storage. Ideal for minimalist hikers and ultralight backpackers.

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MSR DynaLock Ascent Carbon Trekking Poles
444 g

100-120cm carbon poles with dynamic locking technology for steep terrain.

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Gossamer Gear FT3 Folding Poles (pair) vs MSR DynaLock Ascent Carbon Trekking Poles: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Gossamer Gear FT3 Folding Poles (pair) wins — at 352 g it is 92 g (21%) lighter than the MSR DynaLock Ascent Carbon Trekking Poles (444 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.

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