The story
Founded by Malcolm Smith in 1969.1
Private company
Mountain Safety Research
Logo: Lorenz Fu, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons3
Manufacturer of mountaineering equipment
Mountain Safety Research, or MSR, is a producer of camping, hiking and mountaineering equipment, such as portable stoves, water filters, snowshoes, and tents. While specializing in lightweight and technical equipment, MSR's gear is designed for a wide range of outdoor enthusiasts from novice to expert mountaineers.2 It was founded by Malcolm Smith.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
1969Founded1
- HeadquartersSeattle1
- Websitewww.msrgear.com
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Mountain Safety Research, or MSR, is a producer of camping, hiking and mountaineering equipment, such as portable stoves, water filters, snowshoes, and tents. While specializing in lightweight and technical equipment, MSR's gear is designed for a wide range of outdoor enthusiasts from novice to expert mountaineers.2
Leadership
Who has led Mountain Safety Research, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
- FounderMalcolm Smith1
Subsidiaries and ownership
Owners
From Wikidata.1
Timeline
- 1969Founded Founded1
Links
- Websitewww.msrgear.com1
- X (Twitter)x.com/msrgear1
- Facebookwww.facebook.com/msrgear1
- Instagramwww.instagram.com/msr_gear1
- WikipediaMountain Safety Research
- WikidataQ10589790
Sources
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- 3Wikimedia CommonsMountain Safety Research logo by Lorenz Fu, CC BY-SA 4.0