Tents 101: Seam Taping vs. Seam Sealing
What’s the difference? And is one method of waterproofing better than the other?
Why does my fuel canister turn cold when I run my stove?
A look at what’s happening inside your canister during stove use.
Water Treatment 101: When & Why Should I Treat Backcountry Water?
The only real way to verify that your water is safe to drink is to treat it. And the effort it takes to treat water is minor compared to the complications of illness.
FAQ: Can I use another brand of canister fuel with my MSR canister stove?
It’s a little complicated. Here’s the technical answer.
FAQ: My cable is stuck in my MSR stove fuel line; how do I get it out?
Stuck cables happen. Here’s the trick to getting them out.
FAQ: My tent’s rainfly keeps flopping around. How do I tighten it up?
Our setup videos explain.
FAQ: Can I take my camp stove on an airplane?
What about the stove fuel?
Trekking Pole FAQs: Your Questions Answered
As many hikers and backpackers will attest, trekking poles offer great benefits—from helping you maintain stability over changing terrain, to minimizing fatigue and reducing joint impact. Adjustable trekking poles are especially useful for navigating steep inclines and descents, letting you shorten or lengthen poles to match the terrain for improved efficiency. Adjustable poles also pack up easily when not in use. Here are five frequently asked questions (FAQs) of our customer service department along with information to help you select and use MSR® poles that are right for you, for your environment, and for the activities you like to do.