The MSR Elixir 2 is one of the more affordable backpacking tents in the MSR range, but it's far from basic. It’s a freestanding, two-person design aimed at three-season backpacking or weekend wild ...

While many outdoor gear companies are working to advance the technology we use outside, Mountain Safety Research stands out from the crowd thanks to its focus on lightweight and technical equipment.

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... MSR is the Porsche of backpacking tents. These beauties, a brand of Cascade Designs, are sleek and comfy with cutting-edge construction that maximizes space ...

Finicky zipper. Poor stash pocket placement. Tent poles require more force than I'd like to put together, take apart. I've found that Mountain Safety Research tends to arrive at an impressive ...

Is it worth it to splurge $600 for a tent when there are $100 models out there? Absolutely. Except, of course, when it isn’t. Bear with me. A tent with a higher price tag often comes with more ...