Who bought walrus tents?
I understand that the Walrus brand was purchased by REI. Does REI honor the warranty of Walrus brand tents? The reason I’m asking is that two of the zippers need to be replaced on the tent.
How do you set up a walrus tent?
Place the tent body on the ground. Rotate the tent until the door is facing the desired direction. Pound stakes through the ground loops to secure the tent. Pull the floor tight as you pound the stakes.
Does REI own MSR?
The company was acquired by REI in 1981. In 2000, MSR merged with Edgeworks, the manufacturer of Moss, Walrus and Armadillo tents.
Where are MSR tents manufactured?
The majority of MSR products are made in the company’s Seattle, U.S.A. and Cork, Ireland manufacturing facilities.
Are walrus tents good?
Walrus made some outstanding and creative designs. I had a poleless canoeing tent (designed to use paddles as poles) that was very roomy yet weighed less than 5 lbs. The build quality on them was very good. I’d say you made a score.
What does MSR stand for tents?
Mountain Safety Research
| Type | Subsidiary of Cascade Designs |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1969 |
| Headquarters | Seattle, Washington , USA |
| Key people | Larry Penberthy, Founder |
| Website | www.msrgear.com |
Is MSR Made in USA?
The majority of MSR products are made in the company’s Seattle, U.S.A. and Cork, Ireland manufacturing facilities. For more information, visit www.msrgear.com.
Do I need a rain cover for my tent?
Putting some sort of ground cover or tarp under your tent is essential for the durability of your tent and to keep it warm and dry.
Is MSR made in China?
Does rainfly make tent warmer?
The air space between the fly canopy (the inner part of the tent) and the fly can indeed—in still or light-wind conditions—create an insulating layer of warm(ish) air. Under the right conditions such a tent can even be downright balmy.
What are the loops inside a tent for?
Many tent models feature gear loops and pockets built into their structure to house some equipment. These can be useful when you need to keep track of your items, but they are also helpful in keeping equipment up off the ground where colder temperatures or an errant step might be hazardous.
Can you put a tarp directly on your tent?
Can You Put a Tarp Over a Tent? The short, sweet answer: Yes! Attaching a tarp above the tent, either mounted on poles or tied to trees, provides additional protection form rain, falling debris, and other elements that can make your camping experience uncomfortable.
Are MSR tents made in USA?
Where is MSR based?
Seattle, Washington
It is located in Seattle, Washington and owned by Cascade Designs….Mountain Safety Research.
| Type | Subsidiary of Cascade Designs |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Seattle, Washington , USA |
| Key people | Larry Penberthy, Founder |
| Website | www.msrgear.com |
Why is my tent wet in the morning?
What causes condensation in tents? Air temperature in the tent can become warm and humid from people, heaters, and a lack of ventilation. When the warm air inside the tent hits the relatively cool fabric of the tent, the moisture condenses into liquid form.
Where do you put your shoes when camping in a tent?
Leave the shoes outside of your tent (hopefully dry and safe under a vestibule, brush off your feet and then climb inside. The towel and taking off your boots before you go inside will help stop some of the junk you might otherwise track in the tent.