LEKI Micro Vario Carbon Trekking Poles vs MSR DynaLock Ascent Carbon

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

LEKI Micro Vario Carbon Trekking Poles is the lighter option — 2 g lighter than the MSR DynaLock Ascent Carbon (0% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.

Spec	LEKI Micro Vario Carbon Trekking Poles	MSR DynaLock Ascent Carbon
Weight	480 g · 0.480 kg · 1.06 lb	482 g · 0.482 kg · 1.06 lb
Brand	LEKI	MSR
Category	Trekking Poles	Trekking Poles

LEKI Micro Vario Carbon Trekking Poles

480 g

Foldable 3-section carbon fiber trekking poles with SpeedLock+ quick adjustment. 240g per pole. Aergon Thermo grip. Adjustable 100-130cm length.

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MSR DynaLock Ascent Carbon

482 g

Foldable Kevlar-reinforced carbon backcountry poles with 20cm of tool-free DynaLock adjustability for all-season use.

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LEKI Micro Vario Carbon Trekking Poles vs MSR DynaLock Ascent Carbon: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the LEKI Micro Vario Carbon Trekking Poles wins — at 480 g it is 2 g (0%) 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.

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