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MSR DynaLock Ascent Carbon Trekking Poles vs REI Co-op Flash Carbon Trekking Poles

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

REI Co-op Flash Carbon Trekking Poles is the lighter option — 59 g lighter than the MSR DynaLock Ascent Carbon Trekking Poles (13% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec MSR DynaLock Ascent Carbon Trekking Poles REI Co-op Flash Carbon Trekking Poles
Weight 444 g · 0.444 kg · 0.98 lb 385 g · 0.385 kg · 0.85 lb
Brand MSR REI Co-op
Category Trekking Poles Trekking Poles
MSR DynaLock Ascent Carbon Trekking Poles
444 g

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

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REI Co-op Flash Carbon Trekking Poles
385 g

Carbon fiber trekking poles weighing 13.6 ounces per pair. Lightweight option for backpacking.

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MSR DynaLock Ascent Carbon Trekking Poles vs REI Co-op Flash Carbon Trekking Poles: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the REI Co-op Flash Carbon Trekking Poles wins — at 385 g it is 59 g (13%) 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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