Designing MSR Tents—What We Stand For
These design philosophies guide the engineering of our high-performance tents.
How to Choose the Best Backpacking Tent
When backpacking, all your gear is important, but one could argue that your backpacking tent is the most critical. We won’t claim that outright because we know each piece plays a significant role in allowing you to confidently explore the backcountry. Finding that unique combination of gear that is perfectly tuned to our specific adventures is what it’s all about. That said, in the unpredictable—and often unforgiving—backcountry, the value of a good shelter can’t be overstated. Whether you are looking to upgrade your current backpacking tent or picking up your first, it’s a big decision. There’s a lot of factors, features and technology that go into each tent. Below we break down the critical aspects of backpacking shelters and contextualize them to help you make an informed decision. We also…
Terry Breaux: From Cycling the World to Designing MSR Tents
Meet the legendary figure that creates our high-performance shelters.
Tents 101: Single-Wall vs. Double-Wall Tents
It’s basic terminology, but do you know the difference? Learn the definitions of these two construction designs.
Tough Enough? The MSR Tent Built for Boy Scouts
Each summer, this MSR tent endures 3 months of hard use in one of the best proving grounds for tent design and durability.
Marilyn Moss’ New Book Explores the Creative Genius of Tent Pioneer of Bill Moss
The Bill Moss Story from Driftwater Productions on Vimeo. Modern camping tent designs owe much to the creative mind and technical ingenuity of 20th century fabric designer and artist Bill Moss. In 1955, Moss was frustrated with the bulky, smelly, hard-to-assemble camp tents of the day. Inspired by nature’s versatile and remarkably efficient designs, Moss fashioned the now-legendary dome “Pop Tent,” redefining tent architecture, and with it, life in the outdoors—gaining a cult following along the way.