MSR Lightning vs Revo Snowshoes: What’s The Difference?
We’ll walk you through their key advantages to help you choose.
Gear Archives: Diving Deep—The Evolution of the MSR® Snow Fluke
Some people love snow flukes: skiers who want a low-profile anchoring device that fits in their packs; mountaineers traveling in softer or uniform snow conditions; rescue guides or climbing pairs who may need to anchor with only one free hand. As snow protection gear, the fluke definitely has its place, and it’s been part of MSR’s history almost from the beginning. It goes back to 1969, soon after Larry Penberthy founded Mountain Safety Research, Inc. to support the work he began with The Mountaineers of independently reviewing climbing equipment and making gear that was safer and easier to use. Penberthy published his findings in the Mountain Safety Research newsletter, which sold third-party and MSR brand gear. The first two pieces of gear featured in the newsletter were Edmont cold-weather gloves…
Making Better Snow Tools: the MSR Snow Saw Legacy
For some, winter adventures in the backcountry mean snow camping—for others, backcountry skiing. Whether you see yourself building a snow shelter or checking snow conditions this season, you’ll need snow tools you can rely on to deliver unmatched performance in the field. Developing gear that’s safer and easier to use is something MSR has been doing for more than five decades, and it’s a focus that has led to innovations in snow tools, including the snow saw. But first, a little history… Making a safer saw: the Igloo Tool The innovation started soon after the founding of MSR, with the introduction of the MSR Igloo Tool. First offered through founder Larry Penberthy’s Mountain Safety Research newsletter in November 1969, the tool provided alpinists and expedition travelers with a safer alternative…
Assessing Avalanche Danger: Backcountry Touring & Snowmobiling
The very real downside of backcountry use is avalanche danger is high. Here’s a few steps and tools you’ll need for a safe journey.
Snowshoeing: A Beginners Guide to Avalanche Safety
The basics to recognizing avalanche terrain.
9 Tips for Staying Warm While Winter Camping
Use these pro tips and tricks to keep the cold at bay and enjoy the experience to the fullest.
Backpacking Cookware 101: Titanium vs. Aluminum vs. Stainless Steel
Each material has its key benefits. The next step is deciding which is right for you.
Building Your Backcountry Kitchen, Part 3: Cookware & Stove Pairings
From solo missions to group adventures, we’ll help you choose.
Your Guide to Paraglide Snowshoe Bindings
Meet the Paraglide™, our newest snowshoe binding featured on all Trail series snowshoes: Evo, Revo, and Lightning. (Pro tip: if our site is out of stock, use the Find In Store or Find Online buttons on the product page to see MSR retailers with inventory.) Based on the materials and design principles of the award-winning Paragon binding (found on Ascent series snowshoes), the Paraglide was designed to be easy to use and incredibly comfortable for newer snowshoers while still providing a secure fit and high-quality performance. Using the Paraglide Snowshoe Bindings To put on the Paraglide snowshoe binding, simply pull the outside strap forward over your foot. Then tighten and secure the rear strap. Roller buckles make tightening the straps easy and intuitive by holding them in place without slippage….