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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MSR Liquid Fuel Stoves: A Brief History & Guide to Finding the Stove You Need

MSR Liquid Fuel Stoves: A Brief History & Guide...

Jim Meyers

When Larry Penberthy, a Seattle engineer, inventor and mountaineer, founded Mountain Safety Research back in 1969, he was notorious. If a piece of equipment proved to be unreliable or potentially...

MSR Liquid Fuel Stoves: A Brief History & Guide...

Jim Meyers

When Larry Penberthy, a Seattle engineer, inventor and mountaineer, founded Mountain Safety Research back in 1969, he was notorious. If a piece of equipment proved to be unreliable or potentially...

PocketRocket 2 Stove

Which Stove Should I Bring?

MSR Team

Polar Explorer Eric Larsen explains why he chooses one stove over another for each adventure.

Which Stove Should I Bring?

MSR Team

Polar Explorer Eric Larsen explains why he chooses one stove over another for each adventure.

8oz Fuel Canister in Titan 900mL Kettle Marquee

Canister Stoves vs. Liquid Fuel Backpacking Sto...

MSR Team

The question of canister stoves vs. liquid fuel stoves, each with pros and cons, mostly comes down to the trips you’re planning and your personal preference. Canister stoves have significant...

Canister Stoves vs. Liquid Fuel Backpacking Sto...

MSR Team

The question of canister stoves vs. liquid fuel stoves, each with pros and cons, mostly comes down to the trips you’re planning and your personal preference. Canister stoves have significant...

liquid fuel stoves winter camping

8 Reasons Liquid Fuel Stoves are Better for Win...

MSR Team

Planning a mid-winter adventure? Choose a liquid fuel stove.

8 Reasons Liquid Fuel Stoves are Better for Win...

MSR Team

Planning a mid-winter adventure? Choose a liquid fuel stove.

setting up backpacking stove MSR PocketRocket Deluxe and LowDown Remote Stove Adaptor

How to Clean Your Backpacking Stove

MSR Team

We’ve all been there: the moment of horror when you realize your oatmeal (of course it’s oatmeal) is boiling over onto your stove. (We’ll blame it on not having finished...

How to Clean Your Backpacking Stove

MSR Team

We’ve all been there: the moment of horror when you realize your oatmeal (of course it’s oatmeal) is boiling over onto your stove. (We’ll blame it on not having finished...

igniting liquid fuel stove

Best Eco-Friendly Camp Stove? Choose a Liquid F...

MSR Team

Liquid fuel stoves create less of an impact than canister stoves. Here’s why.

Best Eco-Friendly Camp Stove? Choose a Liquid F...

MSR Team

Liquid fuel stoves create less of an impact than canister stoves. Here’s why.

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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