MSR makes 2 trekking poles in our database, ranked below by GearScore, our data-driven overall rating. The DynaLock Ascent Carbon leads at 59. The lightest is the DynaLock Ascent Carbon at 1 lb, and the most packable is the DynaLock Ascent Carbon at 37 cm packed. Prices run from $120 to $190.
| Product | GearScore (Default) | Material | Weight | Packed | Max length | Price | Fold | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 59 | Carbon | 16.6 oz | 37 cm | 120 cm | $190 | Folding | |
2 | 39 | Aluminum | 19.0 oz | 62 cm | 140 cm | $120 | Telescoping |
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This page ranks every MSR trekking pole we track, scored on published specs, not opinions. GearScore rewards low weight and a short packed length once a pole extends tall enough to fit you, with price as a lever. You can re-weight any of those factors, or sort and filter the whole field, on the full trekking pole comparison.
We currently track 2 MSR trekking poles, all ranked above by GearScore. We add models as they are released and re-verify specs by model year.
By GearScore, the MSR DynaLock Ascent Carbon ranks first at 59. That is the default, data-weighted rating; re-weight it to your own priorities on the full comparison and the order can change.
The MSR DynaLock Ascent Carbon at 1 lb, the lightest MSR trekking pole in our data.