The Art of the Bivy: When a Bivy Sack is Better Than a Tent
There’s an elegant and sophisticated simplicity to the bivy sack.
The Ultimate Guide to MSR Tents
Whether you’re climbing the biggest peaks on earth or planning a campout with the family, MSR® has the perfect tent for you. MSR tents are built on a foundation of reliability and condition-specific design, delivering just what you need for any adventure. However, with so many specialized tents to choose from, picking the right one can seem daunting. In reality, finding the right tent is pretty straightforward when you have the right information and a basic understanding of what makes each tent tick. Thus, we present the Ultimate Tent Guide as a beacon to light your way through it all. Below, you’ll find all of our tent offerings laid out by category. This is your first step in locating the right tent for your needs. Once you’re in the right…
Best 4-Season and Mountaineering Tents by MSR
A closer look at MSR’s cold-weather tent for mountaineers, alpinists and backcountry skiers.
5 Tips for Staying Warm & Comfortable in a Tent
Sleeping in a tent in good weather is mostly intuitive. Sure, there are some helpful tricks, but for the most part, any beginner can figure it out. However, add a little rain, snow, sleet, wind, or combinations of the elements thereof, and staying warm and dry might not be as simple as you thought. Anyone can survive a night in less than ideal conditions, but maintaining comfort and warmth on longer and/or multiday trips and adventures can take a little more experience. Here are five quick tips that just might come in handy on your next camping adventure that features less than desirable weather. 1: Ventilation One of the key components of staying dry is preventative maintenance. No matter how warm your gear is, it is rendered pretty useless once…
How to Choose a Winter Tent
Backcountry skier, snowshoer, mountaineer? We’ll help you find the right shelter for your pursuit.
3-Season vs. 4-Season Tent: Which is Right for You?
What do these definitions actually mean when it comes to choosing a tent?
Alpine Strongholds: The Remote Mountaineering Tent
“A mountaineering tent is your first line of defense against some of most severe and inhospitable conditions on the earth,” says Eric Larsen. As a record-setting polar explorer, mountaineer and guide, he knows. “I’ve literally spent years of my life living in a tent on one adventure or another. A well-designed tent is integral to your safety, and even survival.” When MSR set out to redefine what a mountaineering tent could be, we worked closely with Eric. The result? Our Remote Mountaineering Series—expedition-grade, guide-worthy tents that deliver the benefits that big-mountain climbers need, with less weight and modern engineering. “From 8,000 meter peaks to Mt. Rainier and everything in between, if you’re only going to have one mountaineering tent in your quiver this is your choice,” Eric says. Mountaineering Tents…