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BEHIND THE GEAR: MSR EXPLORE SNOWSHOES & PARADIGM™ BINDING
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.

The Evolution of the MSR Hubba Hubba™ Tent Series
Take a 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.

SPARK OF INVENTION: THE ORIGIN STORY OF MSR'S REACTOR® STOVE
As the world’s fastest, most fuel-efficient all-condition stove system, the Reactor is still the gold standard on everything from pioneering expeditions to overnight backpacking trips.
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In Terms of Backcountry Water Treatment, When i...
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...
In Terms of Backcountry Water Treatment, When i...
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...

Gear Archives: Trusted Source—The Evolution of ...
In 1991, MSR took the plunge into water products to answer the needs of backcountry travelers asking for more user-friendly and trustworthy solutions to gathering safe drinking water. One of...
Gear Archives: Trusted Source—The Evolution of ...
In 1991, MSR took the plunge into water products to answer the needs of backcountry travelers asking for more user-friendly and trustworthy solutions to gathering safe drinking water. One of...

Backpacking Water Filter vs. Water Purifier: Wh...
Plus, three scenarios to help you determine which you need on your next adventure.
Backpacking Water Filter vs. Water Purifier: Wh...
Plus, three scenarios to help you determine which you need on your next adventure.

Water Treatment 101: When & Why Should I Treat ...
The only real way to verify that your water is safe to drink is to treat it. And the effort it takes to treat water is minor compared to the...
Water Treatment 101: When & Why Should I Treat ...
The only real way to verify that your water is safe to drink is to treat it. And the effort it takes to treat water is minor compared to the...