MSR DynaLock Ascent Carbon vs Zpacks Carbon Fiber Trekking Pole
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Foldable Kevlar-reinforced carbon backcountry poles with 20cm of tool-free DynaLock adjustability for all-season use.
Check price Full details →Ultralight single carbon fiber trekking pole with foam grip. Adjustable length and interchangeable tips. Weight per pole including wrist strap and basket.
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MSR DynaLock Ascent Carbon vs Zpacks Carbon Fiber Trekking Pole: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Zpacks Carbon Fiber Trekking Pole wins — at 205 g it is 277 g (57%) 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.