Snowshoeing: A Beginner’s Guide to Avalanche Safety
The basics to recognizing avalanche terrain.
The Evolution of the MSR Hubba Hubba Tent
Over the last 20 years, it’s arguable that MSR Hubba Hubba tents have helped make more dreams come true than any other. From epic thru-hikes on the world’s longest trails to that life-changing first of a “trip out west”, the Hubba Hubba has been one of the world’s best-selling tents since its inception in 2004. In this anniversary year, let’s look back at the legendary Hubba Hubba tent’s history to discover why it was such a game-changing design, and why it remains one of the most popular tents in the outdoors today. Backpacking Tents—The Beginning The first tents designed for pure outdoor recreation had some significant hurdles to clear from the earliest tents designed for more utilitarian pursuits like field work, hunting and military use. Rarely carried on your back…
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…
8 Reasons Liquid Fuel Stoves are Better for Winter Camping
Planning a mid-winter adventure? Choose a liquid fuel stove.
WhisperLite Stove Maintenance
Tips for getting the most from your WhisperLite stove.
Behind the Gear: MSR Explore™ Snowshoes & Paradigm™ Binding
If choosing the right snowshoe has seemed a bit daunting in the past, things just got a lot easier with the updated MSR Explore series of snowshoes. Thanks to the all-new Paradigm binding, the Explore series hits the sweet spot for most users, delivering comfort, reliability and performance for intermediate to advanced snowshoers. Let’s take a look at how the Paradigm binding, when paired with one of our three frame options, can offer the ideal performance characteristics for such a wide swath of snowshoers. What Hasn’t Changed: MSR Snowshoe Decks & Frames The first thing you should notice when shopping for MSR snowshoes is that each series of snowshoes (Trail, Explore and Ascent) is built with a unique binding. Within each series, that binding is matched with three deck/frame options–the…
MSR Water Products & Treatment Systems Guide
Perhaps nothing is more important to a good time outdoors than having a handy supply of fresh, clean water. In fact, MSR’s very first stove—the Model 9—was built explicitly to improve the hydration, and thus the performance, of high-altitude mountaineers. No matter what your goals are, we know that hydration is a key element in reaching them. Over the years, MSR has built the most comprehensive and reliable assortment of water treatment and storage products available. From ultralight and portable solutions for trail ultras to basecamp and emergency purifiers for demanding, high-capacity needs, we’ve got you covered. Of course, with many options come many choices, and that’s why you’re here. So, let’s dive in with a comprehensive overview of what each water filter and water purifier was built for, so…
In Terms of Backcountry Water Treatment, When is Water Considered Safe to Drink?
Brown, silty streams, tea-colored rivulets, even clear, ice-cold lakes—any backcountry water source can serve up a cocktail of contaminants. But not everything that’s present in an undeveloped water source is necessarily harmful, and only some things pose an immediate threat to your health. In fact, it’s impractical and unnecessary to remove everything, all the time. So in terms of backcountry water treatment, when is water considered safe to drink? First, what’s commonly in backcountry water? The types of contaminants that make water “dirty” depend a lot on that source’s surrounding environment. But most contaminants can be placed into these categories: Microorganisms: Simply put, tiny bugs or germs. Microbes are the primary focus of treatment devices because of their immediate and potentially serious risk to your health. The pathogenic ones include bacteria…
A Guide to MSR Backpacking Stoves
For every adventurer and need out there, there’s an MSR stove to match.