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BEHIND THE GEAR
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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.
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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.
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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.
ALL GUIDES
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Understanding Tent Packaged Weight & Minimum We...
What's the difference between these two industry terms? Here's a closer look.
Understanding Tent Packaged Weight & Minimum We...
What's the difference between these two industry terms? Here's a closer look.
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Designing MSR Tents—What We Stand For
These design philosophies guide the engineering of our high-performance tents.
Designing MSR Tents—What We Stand For
These design philosophies guide the engineering of our high-performance tents.
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R&D is in our DNA: Tent Testing Then & Now
We’ve always taken product testing seriously, but we’ve had plenty of fun along the way.
R&D is in our DNA: Tent Testing Then & Now
We’ve always taken product testing seriously, but we’ve had plenty of fun along the way.