“I’m a little teapot, short and stout…” Yes, which always makes you the most awkwardly shaped item in anyone’s backpack. Not anymore though, thanks to the ultralight and compact Pika from MSR. Made from hard anodised aluminium, it’s built for the long haul yet is featherweight and packable, with a practical spout for a precise pour and a secure, rattle-free lid. Like all MSR camp cookware, the Pika is also designed to nest with the brand’s PocketRocket stoves, enabling you to build a space-efficient cookset for life on the trail.
A staple of multiple expeditions for more than 50 years, MSR gear is trusted by climbers, mountaineers, explorers and researchers in some of the highest and coldest places on earth. The brand has earned an enviable reputation for turning out reliable, durable, high-performance kit – and has come a long way since its founding by Seattle engineer and lifelong mountaineer Larry Penberthy in 1969. Back then, MSR – or Mountain Safety Research, to use its full moniker – was solely focused on improving the safety of climbing equipment. Why? Because Larry knew that better equipment meant greater adventures.
Since then, the product range has grown hugely, but the core ethos remains the same. That’s why MSR gear is characterised by its user-led design that prioritises functionality, simplicity and reliability, wherever you roam in the great outdoors – whether you’re on a weekend camping trip, or perched on a portaledge 2,000ft up one of the world’s big walls.
-Jacob, Verified Buyer
