Water 101: Decoding Water Filter Testing Claims
Most reputable water filters claim to meet certain testing standards. But what do those claims really mean?
Water Treatment 101: Demystifying Backflushing
Backflushing is an easy and time-saving task. Here’s how to do it in the field.
3-Season vs. 4-Season Tent: Which is Right for You?
What do these definitions actually mean when it comes to choosing a tent?
Snowshoe Sizing: How to Pick Your Perfect Length
Aside from bringing a thermos with a hot lunch and/or drinks, one of the easiest ways to ensure a great time snowshoeing is to make the right choice when considering the right snowshoe sizing. One of snowshoes’ biggest jobs is to provide “flotation” to keep you from sinking too deeply into the snowpack, so the amount of flotation you need is what drives your choice of snowshoe length. A bigger snowshoe means more surface area which, in turn, means more flotation. Generally speaking, the “right” snowshoe is one that delivers the flotation you need, while being small enough to keep you nimble on the trail. Here are some quick tips to help you make the right choice in snowshoe sizing: First: The Majority Rule When considering the following variables, it’s easy to get bogged down in the thought that you want a snowshoe that does it all–from…
What Every Snowshoer Needs to Know About Avalanche Safety
Snowshoeing makes an excellent winter activity. Here’s how to go about it safely.
The Best Backpacking Tent – The MSR® Hubba Hubba™ NX
It’s been a best-seller since its inception more than 15 years ago. But this tent’s most popular feature isn’t what you’d expect.
MSR Cable Picket: How to Build a Snow Anchor
Featuring an attached steel cable, our newest snow picket makes it faster and easier to build a solid mountaineering snow anchor.
Complete Guide to Water Treatment
MSR’s Complete Guide to the Basics of Water TreatmentWhat kind of water treatment do I need?It’s a simple question, but there is no easy answer. Water treatment is far from a black and white subject; differing threats, varying standards and lack of information can make it a challenge to determine which threats you will encounter. To compound the matter, the various water treatment systems available can be difficult to understand; microfilters, chemicals, UV light treatments and purifiers offer d
Icefields to Oceans: A New Way of Looking at Glaciers
Four scientists and their quest to understand the effects of a melting glacier in an interrelated ecosystem.