MSR (Mountain Safety Research)
MSR PocketRocket 2 Stove
If you’re looking for a stove that is as simple and as reliable and durable as possible while still offering plenty of unregulated power that gives YOU control over heat…
DetailsMSR Carbon Core Tent Stake
The large diameter and light weight of the MSR Carbon Core Tent Stake make it a good option for most medium density soils. It’s a little short for soft soils,…
DetailsMSR Ultralight Accessory Cord
Good strength when wet or frozen, excellent knottability, good visibility, and stiff enough for easy handling – the MSR Ultralight Accessory Cord is our favorite cord for rigging ultralight shelters…
DetailsMSR Groundhog Tent Stakes
The strongest-holding tent stake we’ve ever tested. For the weight, you won’t find a tent stake that is capable of as much holding power or versatility in a wide variety…
DetailsMSR Reactor Stove System
When rapid-boil performance in colder and windier conditions is a must, the Reactor is one of the fastest, most efficient, and easiest-to-use canister stoves available. Be careful if you have…
DetailsMSR Windburner Stove System
Unlike the Reactor, the Windburner is a better simmering stove, so if you need to cook your meals instead of just add boiling water to them, the Windburner may be…
DetailsMSR Pocket Rocket Deluxe
Our top performer in our Upright Canister Stove Gear Guide and StoveBench Tests, the MSR Pocket Rocket is durable, powerful, efficient, and wind-resistant – everything you could ask for in…
DetailsMSR Titan Kettle
The Titan balances a good mix between durability, weight, and usability. It isn’t made with the thinnest-wall titanium stock you’ll find on pots like those made from Toaks, making the…
Detailsan upright canister stove for inclement weather
Likes: powerful burner wind resistant compact enough Dislikes: I can always do w/o a piezo, I’m not a huge fan pot support metal is bendable with not much hand strength,…
Details“Gold Standard” for difficult conditions.
I have tried more than a dozen types of stakes in the last ten years and the only one I trust to not bend/break are MSR’s full size Groundhogs. I…
DetailsThis kettle is king
I’ve swapped out a lot of items in my backpacking kit, but this has gone on with me on every backpacking trip since I bought it in 2008 or so….
DetailsIncredible burner, functional igniter, poorly manufactured and flimsy pot supports
The MSR Pocket Rocket Deluxe has the best burner of any stove in this category that I’ve encountered. It is super powerful and simmers excellently too. Because of this amazing…
DetailsMSR Trail Base Water Filter Kit Review
The MSR Trail Base Water Filter Kit is a gravity-powered water filtration kit with modular components for versatility.
DetailsMSR PocketRocket 2 Mini Stove Kit Review
The MSR PocketRocket 2 Mini Stove Kit is a complete cook-and-eat solution for one person, featuring a stove, pot, bowl, lid, and pot lifter.
DetailsMSR WindBurner Review (Stove System)
This MSR WindBurner Review determines if this canister stove is a good choice for backpacking trips as well as if it is “windproof.”
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