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MSR- Mountain Safety Research was founded in Seattle by a lifelong mountaineer who valued safety on the mountains. Larry Penberthy wanted to provide the adventure community quality gear to keep them safe on any mountain adventure they embarked upon. MSR prioritizes creating reliable, high-performance gear that will proudly compliment any person’s love of the outdoors.
Just in time for the holidays, MSR released a gift guide. Below are some of our favorite items from MSR, Platypus, PackTowel, Seal Line and ThermaRest – 5 Brands, 1 location for all your shopping!
This holiday gift guide includes some of the best items for backpacking, hiking, camping, and winter gear. To see more of their holiday gift selection, visit here.
Backpacking & Hiking
NeoAir XLite Sleep Pad
Photo courtesy of Thermarest.
Give the gift of comfortable rest this holiday season! This backpacking sleeping pad is the perfect gift for the backpacker in your life. This pack is minimal in size but offer maximum comfort. The Triangular Core Matrix offers top of line warmth-to-weight ratio. The 2.5-inch-thick pad will provide stability on any surface at camp. The WingLock Valve is innovative and offer easy and quick inflation and deflation. One of MSR’s top-rated backpacking products this sleeping pad should not be passed up!
[$149.95 – $229.95 at thermarest.com]
GravityWorks Water Filter System 6.0L/4.0L
Photo courtesy of Platyus.
Clean water and hydration are typically the number one priority on any backpacking trip. That’s why the GravityWorks Water Filter system is a thoughtful and practical gift for anyone who loves backpacking. This system will not only quickly filter water at your campsite, but it requires little to no effort to get clean water! Able to filter up to 1.75L per minute without any pumping, this water system is one of the best water filtration systems for backcountry trips. Coming with two reservoirs either 6.0 L or 4.0 L this GravityWorks Water Filter System is perfect for those group backpacking trips!
[$109.95 – $119.95 at platy.com]
PocketRocket Deluxe Stove
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This ultralight and multi feature camp stove will allow for premium stove-cooked meals in the backcountry! The stove features a pressure regulator for proper cooking in any condition. The PocketRocket stove will quickly ignite, and the broad burner gives off even heat and simmer options. The PocketRocket Deluxe stove is also aptly named – weighing in a .3 OZ it will elevate your cooking experience while not adding more weight to your pack.
[$69.95 at msrgear.com]
Trekker Chair
Photo courtesy of Thermarest.
After a long day of backpacking, setting up the perfect campsite is important. You’ll want to gift the Trekker Chair to anyone who frequently goes on backcountry adventures. This chair is not only lightweight but doubles as a mattress sleeping pad. The chair packs down to a compact size making it easy to throw into your pack but once set up it offers a comfortable place to sit at camp before you unfold it as your sleeping pad for a good night’s rest.
[$39.95 – $49.95 at thermarest.com]
Alpine Deluxe Kitchen Set
Photo courtesy of MSR.
If you’ve already got the camp stove on your gift list, be sure to complete the cooking experience by also gifting this Alpine Deluxe Kitchen Set. This outdoor cooking set includes a folding spoon, spatula, strainer and grater, salt & pepper shaker, dish brush, kitchen knife, dish towel, cutting boards, bottle opener, and two squeeze bottles. Yes, all of these items in one compact and lightweight case! Making cooking on your next backpacking trip a breeze with this awesome set.
[$54.95 at msrgear.com]
DynaLock Ascent Carbon Backcountry Poles
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The DynaLock Ascent Carbon Backcountry Poles are a practical and high-quality gift for the serious hiker on your holiday shopping list. The poles are made with ultralight carbon fiber. Easy to pack in your backpacking pack these poles can be brought to provide sturdy support during a variety of activities – snowshoeing, mountaineering, or splitboarding. The DynaLock mechanism offers 20cm of length adjustability and offer no-slip security to give you strong balance no matter what the situation!
[$159.95 at msrgear.com]
Heritage Cap
Photo courtesy of MSR.
The Heritage Cap will let you proudly rep the quality and expertise of Mountain Safety Research! This mountain-aesthetic trucker-style hat is perfect for anyone on your gift giving list this holiday season. The cap is made to throw on after a long day of hiking, skiing, or just walking around town all while giving praise to MSR.
[$24.95 at msrgear.com]
DuoLock SoftBottle
Photo courtesy of Platypus.
The DuoLock SoftBottle is the ideal gift for anyone who backpacks and hikes every weekend in the summer. This soft material water bottle comes in a variety of sizes – .75L, 1.0L and 2.0L. The flexible material makes it easy and lightweight to pack in your backpack when you’re not using it. The clip handle makes it easy to secure on your backpack, daypack, or even belt loop.
[$11.95 – $15.95 at platy.com]
BlockerLite Cinch Sack
Photo courtesy of Seal Line.
The BlockerLite Cinch Sacks were designed for the organized backpacker! Give this gift of practical organization. These packing sacks are super lightweight and have splashproof protection. Coming in 2.5L, 5L, 10L, and 20L there is a cinch sack size made for any and all backpacking items.
[$14.95 – $21.95 at seallinegear.com]
MugMate Coffee & Tea Filter
For the caffeine lover on your shopping list that needs the perfect cup of coffee to get their day started, even in the backcountry – look no further than the MugMate filter. This eco-friendly reusable coffee or tea filter makes coffee without the mess of paper filters and easily fits right into any coffee mug. Lightweight it’s a no brainer to throw in your pack for the next adventure!
[$16.95 at msrgear.com]
Camping
Honcho Poncho
Photo courtesy of Thermarest.
The Honcho Poncho should be gifted to everyone on your list this holiday season! This insulated poncho doubles as a warm and cozy blanket. The Honcho Poncho is the perfect cuddle buddy for the campsite. This poncho is both super warm and water resistant. The Honcho Poncho is insulated making it ideal to even sleep with during those chilly camping nights. The poncho packs down into the kangaroo pouch to easily bring with you on any camping trip!
[$119.95 at thermarest.com]
Personal Towel
Photo courtesy of Pack Towl.
The Personal Towel from PackTowel is an easy stocking stuffer gift that will get a lot of use! The Personal towel is made with microfiber fabric that gives it a super soft feel but is quick drying making it great to add to your camping gear. The towel was made with Polygiene odor control to keep it smelling fresh even after those dirty camp showers. Coming in a variety of sizes and colors this is a thoughtful gift for anyone who loves camping!
[$11.95 – $41.95 at packtowl.com]
Questar 20F/-6C Sleeping Bag
Photo courtesy of Thermarest.
This Questar Sleeping Bag should be in every backpacker or camping lovers gear set! Give a thoughtful, warm, and high-quality gift this holiday season. The 650 Fill Nikwax Hydrophobic Down and Zoned Insulation will keep anyone warm one those cold camping or backcountry nights. The sleeping bag also has W.A.R.M Fit technology which allows maximum comfort, warmth, and thermal efficiency by adjusting for various sleeping positions. If you want to give the best gift this holiday season, then get this Questar 20F/-6C Sleeping Bag!
[$259.95 – $299.95 at thermarest.com]
Habitude 4 Family & Group Camping Tent
Photo courtesy of MSR.
Need a gift to get your family excited about the next camping season? The Habitude 4 tent will comfortably fit your family. This spacious tent will ensure that there’s no family arguments due to close sleeping quarters. The Habitude 4 tent is large enough to allow for standing-height inside and interior room to keep your gear, sleeping bags, and people organized and comfortable. The tent is wind and waterproof keeping everyone warm and dry when the bad elements strike. The Habitude 4 tent is easy to set up so you’re able to quickly teach your kids how to properly set up a campsite. This tent is sure to get everyone excited for the next camping adventure!
[$499.95 at msrgear.com]
UltraLite Cot
Photo courtesy of Thermarest.
Keeping with the theme of comfort gifts this holiday season, this UltraLite Cot from ThermaRest will be able to convince anyone to go camping. If you’ve had a hard time brining friends camping because they don’t want to sleep on the ground, this UltraLite Cot will easily change their mind. Easy to pack for your camping trip the cot offers a comfortable and warm night’s sleep. No more sleeping on the ground for whoever gets this as their holiday gift!
[$199.95 – $219.95 at thermarest.com]
Cold Weather Gear
Women’s Lightning Ascent Snowshoes
Photo courtesy of MSR.
Give the gift of adventure to the woman in your life! You’ll be ready to tackle a new winter activity and create new memories with these Lightning Ascent Snowshoes from MSR. The snowshoes are ultralight weight making them easy to maneuver in the deep snow will also providing peak performance. The snowshoes were designed for narrow gait and to tackle technical terrain with ease. The binding holds boots in place without unnecessary pressure. The Ergo Televator heel lifts and lightweight makes for the ideal snowshoe for anyone who is getting started.
[$329.95 at msrgear.com]
Evo Trail Snowshoe Kit
Photo courtesy of MSR.
Continuing with the snowshoe gift giving, you’ll also want to consider the MSR’s EVO Snowshoe Kit. The pack is complete with Evo Snowshoes, Trail Poles, and a Storage Pack to effortlessly carry everything you need for your day trip. This all-in-one kit will get anyone out the door for a snowy winter exploration trip!
[$199.95 at msrgear.com]
Operator Backcountry & Basecamp Shovel
Photo courtesy of MSR.
The Operator Backcountry & Basecamp Shovel is a smart gift for that rugged winter adventurer on your holiday shopping list. Designed with versatility in mind, this shovel is durable and provides smart ergonomics to help dig with greater force but less fatigue. Use to build your backcountry ski camp or to simply dig out your car after a big snowstorm, this shovel was made for snow!
[$69.95 at msrgear.com]
MSR Access 2 Two-Person, Ski Touring Tent
Photo courtesy of MSR.
Even the most hardcore adventures know that winter doesn’t mean the mountain excursions don’t stop. If you have someone on your list that loves mountaineering, backcountry skiing, splitboarding, or long snowshoe trips – this tent promises to keep them warm and dry in those sub-freezing nights. The Access 2 tent is made for easy set up after a long day of climbing, skiing, or snowshoeing.
[$599.95 at msrgear.com]
MSR’s Revo Explore Snowshoes
Photo courtesy of MSR.
Another great snowshoe option to give the gift of embracing a new winter activity! The Revo Explore Snowshoes were designed to offer durability and comfort for those long daytrips. The ExoTract foundation will provide confidence underfoot as you climb the slippery steep trails on your snowshoe adventure. The Revo Explore Snowshoe is made for all-conditions making it a great option all winter long.
[$229.95 at msrgear.com]
Hopefully these items provided you with some gift-giving inspiration as your start your holiday shopping! Head to MSR’s Website to check out the rest of their gift guide and additional information on expected shipping times to ensure your gift arrives right on time.
