MSR DynaLock Ascent Foldable Carbon Backcountry Trekking Poles
$189.95
Product Description
Price: $189.95
(as of Sep 19, 2025 11:44:15 UTC – Details)
From fast ascents to remote traverses, MSR DynaLock Ascent Poles keep snowshoers, mountaineers and splitboarders moving quickly on mountain objectives. Built of Kevlar-reinforced carbon fiber, these ultralight poles feature a quick-deploy design, and their tiny collapsed size fits inside alpine packs and travel bags. Equipped with our DynaLock mechanism, they offer 20 cm of length adjustability, and the ability to tighten the clamping force on the fly for no-slip security—perfect whether you’re bagging volcanoes or pushing hard from first light to last. Available in two sizes; Small size is 100-120 cm (39.4-47 inches) and collapses to 36.2 cm (14.25 inches), Large size is 120-140 cm (47.2-55 inches) and collapses to 44.5 cm (17.5 inches).
Kevlar-reinforced carbon fiber construction provides ultralight strength, durable enough for backcountry skiing, snowboard, or hiking in the summer
Essential for splitboarding or hiking, the three piece design deploys quickly and folds small to easily stash in smaller packs
DynaLock mechanism features tool-free tension adjustment and 20 cm of pole length adjustment
EVA foam grips are lightweight and comfortable with an extended lower grip for multiple hand placements
Winter and summer baskets included for year-round use
Size: 100-120 cm (39-47 in). Weight: 17 oz (0.47 kg). Collapsed size: 36.2 cm (14.25 in)
Customers say
Customers find these trekking poles to be of high quality, sturdy, and incredibly lightweight, with one customer noting they stood up to demanding hikes without issue. The poles are praised for their foldability, with one customer mentioning they collapse down to just 14.5 inches, and customers appreciate their compact size for carrying in packs. While customers are pleased with the performance and consider them well worth the price, some find them very expensive. Additionally, some customers report issues with the pole stability, mentioning problems with the dynalock mechanism jamming.
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