COMPARISON GUIDES

  • Ultimate Guide to MSR Tents

    From expeditions to the farthest corners of the globe to the ultimate escape pod for the weekend warrior, we’ve engineered the perfect shelter for any adventure.

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  • Ultimate Guide to MSR Stoves

    We revolutionized camp stoves in 1970 and have been leading the way ever since with the world’s most reliable and innovative options available. Let us guide you to the perfect portable cooking solution.

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  • Ultimate Guide to MSR Water Treatment

    Engineered from the ground up in our own water labs, come check out the most advanced and trusted portable water treatment solutions available.

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  • Ultimate Guide to MSR Cookware

    Whether you’re pouring hot water in a pouch on a mountainside or crafting a refined culinary experience on a picnic table at your local crag, we’ve got the tools you need.

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  • Ultimate Guide to MSR Snowshoes

    We changed the way snowshoes were made forever. Twice. Discover how we did it and which MSR snowshoes are right for you.

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  • Ultimate Guide to MSR Fuel

    How much fuel do I need for a week? Liquid or canister? What is IsoPro anyway? Your questions, answered.

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MAINTENANCE & REPAIR GUIDES

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    TENT CARE TIPS TO MAKE YOUR TENT LAST LONGER

    Whether you're in the backcountry every weekend or an annual camping trip with friends and family is more your pace, ensure your tent stands up for the long haul by taking proper care of it.

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  • MSR STOVE MAINTENANCE GUIDE

    Every MSR stove has been intentionally designed to be easily user-maintainable for a long, reliable life. With intuitive, field-maintainable designs, MSR keeps this essential task easy to do.

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  • GUIDE TO BACKFLUSHING YOUR WATER FILTER

    Giving your water filter a quick backflush will keep it running at its optimal rate, and ultimately save you time when it comes to treating your water each day of the trip.

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Man pumping water through MSR Guardian Filter

In Terms of Backcountry Water Treatment, When i...

MSR Team

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...

MSR Team

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...

water research lab

Snapshot: MSR’s Decades of R&D in Water Treatment

MSR Team

Here’s a brief look at how MSR’s efforts grew from outdoor products to global health technologies.

Snapshot: MSR’s Decades of R&D in Water Treatment

MSR Team

Here’s a brief look at how MSR’s efforts grew from outdoor products to global health technologies.

Water 101: Clean Water Solutions to Prepare for Emergencies

Water 101: Clean Water Solutions to Prepare for...

MSR Team

Water is our most important resource, but you never know when a disaster could compromise your local water supply. While the novel coronavirus has not been detected in drinking water...

Water 101: Clean Water Solutions to Prepare for...

MSR Team

Water is our most important resource, but you never know when a disaster could compromise your local water supply. While the novel coronavirus has not been detected in drinking water...

Water Treatment 101: Demystifying Backflushing

Water Treatment 101: Demystifying Backflushing

MSR Team

Backflushing is an easy and time-saving task. Here's how to do it in the field.

Water Treatment 101: Demystifying Backflushing

MSR Team

Backflushing is an easy and time-saving task. Here's how to do it in the field.

Water Treatment 101: When & Why Should I Treat Backcountry Water?

Water Treatment 101: When & Why Should I Treat ...

MSR Team

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 ...

MSR Team

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: Understanding Giardia

Water Treatment 101: Understanding Giardia

MSR Team

Demystifying the nasty bug that's responsible for beaver fever.

Water Treatment 101: Understanding Giardia

MSR Team

Demystifying the nasty bug that's responsible for beaver fever.

BEHIND THE GEAR

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.

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