Backcountry Edge

Doubling as a waterproof rain jacket and an emergency shelter, the Sierra Designs Storm Poncho is ideal for ounce-counting backpackers. For the less adventurous, the Storm Poncho is an excellent emergency-preparedness piece for your pack or glove box.

Made from a carbon fiber core with an aluminum shell, MSR Carbon-Core Tent Stakes are extremely lightweight (0.2 oz each) and strong. Each 6” stake has a hard plastic top with a narrow gauge anchor point and a durable aluminum tip. Sold in packs of 4.

The Snow Peak Solid Stake #30 is a tough solid steel stake that is built to last. Each 11 7/8" stake weighs 6.3 oz.

The Losi 3P Pawprint protects the interior of the floor of your Losi 3P or Losi Storm 3P tent from boots and paws. With a washable, brushed face fabric, the Pawprint even doubles as comfortable carpeting!

Made of water-resistant nylon, the Exped Gemini II Footprint protects the floor of your Gemini II tent (sold separately) from mud, ground water and sharp objects like rocks, exposed roots and pine needles.

The waterproof and custom-fit Kelty Acadia 4 Footprint protects the floor of your Acadia 4 tent (sold separately) from snow, mud, ground water and sharp objects like rocks, exposed roots and pine needles.

The lightweight, mesh Big Agnes Square Gear Loft attaches and detaches easily with integrated attachment loops to provide convenient “off the floor” storage.

The MSR Ultralight Utility Cord Kit is ideal for guying out your tent, hoisting a bear bag, hanging a clothes line or securing tarps. Sold in 49.2 foot increments, the cord is constructed of 1.88mm nylon and comes with 4 cam-ring tensioners.

Improving the stability of your tent and reducing flapping during heavy winds, the handy Sierra Designs Grip Clips allow you to attach a guy-out point anywhere on your tent's rain fly. Grip Clips are sold in a package of four.

The custom-fit Kelty Hula House 4 Footprint protects the floor of your Hula House 4 tent from snow, mud, ground water and sharp objects like rocks, exposed roots and pine needles.

Made of water-resistant nylon, the Sierra Designs Lightning HT 2 Footprint protects the floor of your Lightning HT 2 tent (sold separately) from mud, ground water and sharp objects like rocks, exposed roots and pine needles.

Ready for use in every season and all types of weather, the light and packable Adventure Medical Kits SOL Thermal Bivvy is one of the most versatile and durable emergency bivvy sacks available.

Aluminum MSR Cam-Ring Cord Tensioners securely lock and adjust tent guyout lines ranging from 1.5mm to 3mm in diameter. Sold in packs of 4, the tensioners use a ring design that eliminates the hassle of tying and adjusting knots in cold or wet weather.

The Snow Peak Solid Stake #20 is a tough solid steel stake that is built to last. Each 7 7/8" stake weighs 2.6 oz.

The Snow Peak Solid Stake #50 is a tough solid steel stake that is built to last. Each heavy-duty 19 3/4" stake weighs 19 oz.

The sturdy Kelty Adjustable Pole is ideal for erecting and stabilizing tarps. Adjustable from 80 in. to 99 in., the Adjustable Pole will maximize the effectiveness of your tarp in providing extra backcountry weather protection or shade at the beach.

Ideal for backcountry camping and backpacking, the sturdy Kelty Staff Pole is ideal for erecting and stabilizing tarps and backpacking shelters. The collapsible Staff Pole is 78 inches long when fully extended. Weighs a mere 12 oz.

Coming to the rescue when a normal tent stake isn't up to the task, the Mountain Hardwear Snow and Sand Tent Anchor allows your tent to be pitched in sand or snow. Sold in packs of four.

The Black Diamond OneShot Footprint protects the floor of your OneShot tent from mud, ground water and sharp objects, such as rocks and pine needles. The OneShot Footprint is made of SilNylon, a highly durable ripstop nylon with a waterproof coating.

Connected to your Shadehouse Large via toggle and loop attachments, the Kelty Shadehouse Large Accessory Wall gives your sun/rain shelter additional weather protection and provides greater privacy for sleeping or changing clothes.

The custom-fit Kelty Palisade 4 Footprint protects the floor of your Palisade 4 tent from snow, mud, ground water and sharp objects like rocks, exposed roots and pine needles.

The Big Agnes Lynx Pass 4 Footprint protects the floor of your Lynx Pass 4 tent from mud, ground water and sharp objects like rocks, exposed roots and pine needles.

The Sierra Designs Coffee Sling hangs from the tent's gear loft loop so beverages can't be spilled. Sold in pairs, each Coffee Sling can hold as much as a 32 ounce. insulated mug or a one liter bottle.

Made of water-resistant nylon, the NEMO Losi 3P Footprint protects your Losi 3P or Losi Storm 3P tent floor from sharp objects, such as rocks and pine needles, as well as from mud and ground water.

The Kelty Screenhouse Large is a fully enclosed, freestanding shelter that's large enough to cover a picnic table and is tall enough (6’4" peak) for you to stand up inside.

Weighing just 1 ounce per stake, the Ketly Steel Stake is both strong and lightweight. Measuring 7" in length and sporting a beveled tip for enhanced performance, the Steel Stake is sold in packs of 6.

Made of water-resistant nylon, the NEMO Meta 2P Footprint protects the floor of your Meta 2P tent (sold separately) from sharp objects, such as rocks and roots, as well as from mud and ground water.

Extremely helpful for storing, organizing and sheltering gear, the NEMO Losi 2P Gear Loft allows you to stow clothes or gear overhead and out of the way in your Losi 2P tent (sold separately).

Designed to help organize and store gear inside your tent, the NEMO Losi 2P Gear Caddy offers multiple pockets of varying sizes and a special light diffusion pocket that enables your headlamp to serve as an interior lantern.

Made of water-resistant nylon, the Big Agnes Burn Ridge Outfitter 2 Footprint protects the floor of your Burn Ridge Outfitters 2 tent from mud, ground water and sharp objects like rocks, exposed roots and pine needles.

Made of water-resistant nylon, the Big Agnes Fly Creek UL 4 Footprint protects the floor of your Fly Creek UL 4 tent from mud, ground water and sharp objects like rocks, exposed roots and pine needles.

Made of water-resistant 70D nylon-taffeta, the Sierra Designs Light Year 1 Footprint protects your Light Year 1 (2011) tent floor from sharp objects, such as rocks and pine needles, as well as from mud and ground water.

Serving as massive vestibule or drip-dry entryway, the MSR Gear Shed tent accessory adds increased weather protected storage space to any existing Hubba or Hubba Hubba tent.

Made of water-resistant nylon-taffeta with a protective PU coating, the MSR Carbon Reflex 2 Footprint protects the floor of your Carbon Reflex 2 tent from sharp objects, mud and ground water.

Made of water-resistant nylon-taffeta with a protective PU coating, the MSR Mutha Hubba Footprint protects the floor of your Mutha Hubba tent.

Used independently or with your hammock, the ProFly Sil Nylon tarp from Eagles Nest Outfitters (ENO) allows you to enjoy the outdoors even in wet conditions. Ergonomic drip lines and 9' 6" x 7’ 2"' dimensions ensure that you and your hammock stay dry.

The MSR Shock Cord Replacement Kit allows for fast and easy field repair should the cord in your tent poles unexpectedly wear out. The high-grade cord is an upgrade to most tent shock-cording and the silicone core remains elastic to -40 degrees F.

Extremely helpful for storing, organizing and sheltering gear, the MSR Universal Gear Loft allows you to convenientely stow extra gear overhead and out of the way. Adjustment cord and clips allows the loft to be used with most any tent.

The MSR Mesh Tent Storage Duffle offers a simple solution for long term storage of tents and tarps. Internal pockets provide organizational space for poles, parts and stakes.

We've all spent some uncomfortable time in the backcountry, bemoaning the effects of wet weather on our gear. Thankfully, MSR Shelter Wash and Restore addresses the issues of caring for tent fabrics and reviving their abilities to repel rain.