Why This is the Ultimate Bikepacking Stove & Cook Kit
Meet MSR’s PocketRocket 2 Mini Stove Kit. Plus, get two delicious boil-only recipes.
How to Choose Ultralight Backpacking Gear (Tips & Tricks from a Thru-Hiker)
When I started planning my 2015 Pacific Crest Trail thru-hike, I knew I wanted ultralight backpacking gear. I wasn’t aiming for sub-10 pounds or any particular ‘goal weight’, but I wanted to make intentional gear choices that kept my base weight low without going completely barebones. (Base weight is the total weight of your pack, fully loaded, not including anything you wear, hold or consume, ie. trekking poles, food, fuel, sunscreen etc.) I ended up around 13.5 pounds, including some luxury items I decided were worth the weight. Some purists might say that to be truly ‘ultralight’ your base weight should be under 10 pounds. In my opinion, ‘ultralight’ is more of a mentality and a style, and anyone willing to debate whether you can be accurately labeled based on…
MSR PocketRocket Deluxe Stove vs. PocketRocket 2
Which of these ultralight stoves is right for you?
3 Ways to Set Up Your Hubba Hubba™ Tent
It’s not only our best-selling tent, it’s also our most versatile.
New FlyLite™ Trekking Pole Tent: Behind the Gear
Product Manager Terry Breaux answers a few questions about the FlyLite tent’s technology and design.
Overview: MSR MicroRocket
Backpacking season is in full swing and when your goal is to be fast and light, look no farther than the MSR MicroRocket. This stove improves upon the already fast and light MSR PocketRocket by adding features and cutting weight; making it the smallest and lightest stove in our line.