MSR Snowshoes: Bred in the Mountains, Made in Market
A behind-the-scenes look at how we make MSR snowshoes here in Seattle.
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…
Gear Archives: MSR Snowshoe Innovations
The technological advancements that ushered in a new era of snowshoe design.
Behind the Scenes Video: MSR’s Water Research Lab
See the fascinating work our on-staff water scientists do.
WhisperLite Stove Maintenance
Tips for getting the most from your WhisperLite stove.
A Look Inside MSR’s On-Site Tooling Shop
Go behind the scenes into the shop where we custom build the tools that create our Seattle-made products.
Manufacturing Safety: Snow Tools Made the MSR Way
A look at how we make our mountaineering snow fluke and picket in Seattle.
Production Lines: Building the WindBurner™ Personal Stove System
A look behind the scenes at the making of the WindBurner.
The Guide to WindBurner Cookware & Accessories
The versatility of the WindBurner’s system designWe built the WindBurner to be the ultimate windproof personal stove system. But what exactly makes it a system—and what’s the advantage? For starters, the WindBurner’s radiant burner and its pot are designed to work together to maximize heat and deliver impressively fast boil times in the backcountry. Here’s a look at the the WindBurner lineup and how you can mix and match these pieces to build up your ultimate cook system—one that’s perfectly eq