Hiking Poles

Water Filters

• Dual-density grip, 360-degree padded webbing strap and a foam extension
• Control Shock Technology™
• Double FlickLocks
• Traditional round shape
• Long Flex Tips and low-profile Trekking Baskets
• Compact is a shorter, 125 cm version with reduced grip size

The HyperFlow microfilter utilizes the latest Hollow Fiber Technology and our most advanced engineering to make water treatment so small and so easy to use, it will change the way you travel in the backcountry. Its ergonomic design, diminutive size and tool-free maintainability make it just as appropriate on day trips as it is on multi-day excursions. Add a filtration rate of 3-liters per minute and you’ve got the most efficient microfilter ever created. Also included is a Quick Connect bottle adaptor—allowing direct connection to all MSR® hydration products and a variety of other "wide mouth" containers—and an advanced prefilter to prolong the life of your filter.

• High Flow Rate: Pumps more than 3 liters per minute or one liter every 20 strokes.
• Ultralight: Just 7.4 oz. (209 g).
• Ultra-small: Just 7x3.5 in. ( 17.8 x 8.3 cm) makes it easy to take along even when space is at a premium.
• Field-Maintainable: Can be cleaned repeatedly for flow recovery without tools.
• Super Convenient: Quick Connect bottle adapter lets you filter water directly into a variety of containers, including all MSR hydration products and other wide-mouth containers

Black Diamond
Trail Back

A minimalist pole, the Trail Back is nevertheless versatile, thanks to its usage of four-season, glove-friendly dual FlickLocks.

• Rubber grip with nylon webbing strap
• Double FlickLocks
• Traditional round shape
• Long Flex Tips, low-profile Trekking Baskets and Powder Baskets

MSR
MiniWorks® EX Microfilter

The MiniWorks EX microfilter is the worldwide best-selling microfilter, delivering long-lasting, field-maintainable water filtration in demanding environments. Engineered for frequent and heavy use, it utilizes our workhorse Marathon™ EX carbon/ceramic element to ensure clean, reliable and taste-free water. Thanks to its innovative AirSpring Accumulator™, it’s capable of pumping one liter per minute and the flow rate can be renewed easily and repeatedly in the field—no tools required. It’s lightweight and compact and, most importantly, been proven reliable by thousands of adventurers just like you.

• Reliable: Durable carbon/ceramic element ensures safe, taste-free water—even with frequent, heavy use.
• Field-maintainable: Can be cleaned repeatedly for full filter recovery with no tools required.
• Fast Flow: AirSpring Accumulator™ increases filtration speed; up to 1-liter per minute.
• Better-tasting Water: Carbon core removes unpleasant tastes and odors caused by organic compounds, such as iodine, chlorine, and pesticides.

Black Diamond
Contour Elliptic

Equally adept on snow, dirt and rock, the Contour Elliptic is a strong, versatile, high-mileage pole built for comfortable and secure navigation across variable terrain.

• Dual-density grip top and 360-degree padded webbing strap
• 15-degree corrective angle
• Double FlickLocks
• Elliptic shape for ergonomic comfort and strength
• Short Flex Tips, low-profile Trekking Baskets and Powder Baskets
• Compact is a shorter, 125 cm version with reduced grip size

Built using our patent-pending Control Shock Technology, the Contour Elliptic Shock's progressive four-stage shock absorption handles hard compression without bottoming out.

• Dual-density grip top, 360-degree Nubuck strap, foam extension
• Control Shock Technology
• Double FlickLocks
• Elliptic shape for ergonomic comfort and strength
• Short Flex Tips and low-profile Trekking Baskets
• Compact is a shorter, 125 cm version with reduced grip size