A Guide to Thru-Hiking New Zealand’s Te Araroa Trail
From navigation to drinking water and camping spots, what you need to know from our on-trail experts.
From navigation to drinking water and camping spots, what you need to know from our on-trail experts.
Three days, 77 miles and 14,000 feet of elevation gain.
The protection of a tent, the weight of a tarp. A new standard in ultralight shelter innovation.
For a healthy and delicious dose of protein to power the day.
The team of nine girls embarks on a four-day journey to rebuild trails and discuss diversity outdoors.
The fast and light gear that made their sufferfest a success.
Watch the 48 hour adventure of three MSR employees and get inspired to plan your own.
Power your body through months and months of rigorous use with the right diet.
What 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 different advantages. We developed this series of articles to help you make an informed decision. Each overview links to a deeper story on the subject. The information presented here is founded in peer-reviewed science and communicated by the experts at the Mountain Safety Research water research lab. What does MSR know about water treatment? MSR first approached backcountry water…