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Komperdell Carbon FXP UL vs MSR DynaLock Ascent Carbon Trekking Poles

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

Komperdell Carbon FXP UL is the lighter option — 244 g lighter than the MSR DynaLock Ascent Carbon Trekking Poles (55% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Komperdell Carbon FXP UL MSR DynaLock Ascent Carbon Trekking Poles
Weight 200 g · 0.200 kg · 0.44 lb 444 g · 0.444 kg · 0.98 lb
Brand Komperdell MSR
Category Trekking Poles Trekking Poles
Komperdell Carbon FXP UL
200 g

Foldable ultralight carbon trekking poles.

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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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Komperdell Carbon FXP UL vs MSR DynaLock Ascent Carbon Trekking Poles: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Komperdell Carbon FXP UL wins — at 200 g it is 244 g (55%) 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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