MSR
MSR Dynalock Ascent Carbon
$190
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MSR Dynalock Ascent Carbon vs Retrospec Solstice
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. MSR Dynalock Ascent Carbon is cheaper at $190. Every spec and price links to its source.
Retrospec
Retrospec Solstice
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | MSR Dynalock Ascent Carbon | Retrospec Solstice |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $190 | — |
| Brand | MSR | Retrospec |
| Released | — | — |
| Shaft material | carbon-fiber | aluminum-6061 |
| Weight per pole grams | — | — |
| Packed length (cm) | — | 65 |
| Min length (cm) | — | 110 |
| Max length (cm) | — | 135 |
| Sections | 3 | 3 |
| Fold mechanism | z-fold | telescoping |
| Lock mechanism | lever-lock | lever-lock |
| Grip material | eva-foam | — |
| Adjustable | Yes | Yes |
| Anti shock | No | — |
Sources — MSR Dynalock Ascent Carbon: cascadedesigns.com (verified 2026-07-13). Retrospec Solstice: retrospec.com (verified 2026-07-13).
What's the difference between the MSR Dynalock Ascent Carbon and Retrospec Solstice?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (2 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.
- Shaft material: MSR Dynalock Ascent Carbon carbon-fiber vs Retrospec Solstice aluminum-6061
- Fold mechanism: MSR Dynalock Ascent Carbon z-fold vs Retrospec Solstice telescoping