Mountain Safety Research
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| Type | Subsidiary of Cascade Designs |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1969 |
| Headquarters | Seattle, Washington, USA |
| Key people | Larry Penberthy, Founder |
| Industry | sporting goods and outdoor gear |
| Website | http://www.msrgear.com/ |
Mountain Safety Research, or MSR, is an American corporation located in Seattle, Washington, and owned by Cascade Designs. It was founded in 1969 by Larry Penberthy because he was not pleased with the safety and reliability of outdoor equipment. In 1973 Penberthy developed the MSR Model 9 camp stove, a breakthrough design because of its relatively efficient performance in cold weather.[1] He also invented an ice-ax pick design that was believed to dig into the ice better and stop a slide. Penberthy also introduced possibly the first metal-shafted ice axes that have now wholly replaced earlier, wooden-shaft designs.[2]
Today MSR produces camping, hiking and mountaineering equipment such as portable stoves, water filters, and tents. MSR has also had a large impact on the snowshoe industry, being the first to design and distribute snowshoes made of composite materials. Composite snowshoes are lighter and MSR snowshoes provide the option to add addition length to the back in order to provide more flotation.
The company was acquired by REI in 1981[2] and is currently owned by Cascade Designs. In 2000, MSR merged with Edgeworks, the manufacturer of Moss, Walrus and Armadillo tents. Shortly after, these brands were discontinued and all tents are now branded under the MSR label. In August 2001, MSR was acquired by Cascade Designs.
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