How to Pitch an MSR Front Range on Snow (or Any Trekking Pole Pyramid Shelter)

[@davidd4586]

Cheers from Switzerland! I have the same front range and it is a beast: lightweight, wind-resistant (got to 50km/h wind), solid ropes, low condensation and beautiful colour. I have added the MSR guy lines in case of higher wind. Nice video, you are the first result I found when looking for some reviews about the tent. Saw the other videos as well. Nice Channel!

[@KaneDoesOutdoors]

Thanks for the feedback! What kind of environment are you using it in?

[@davidd4586]

@@KaneDoesOutdoors mostly alpine winter. Either in swiss mountains in the snow for one or two people...or for three in autumn without the snow.

[@Pasequale100]

thanks for your help! Yes rocksolid :) but how do you loosen again nxt morning these rocksolid pegs out of the hard snow/ ice again? 😮

[@bonpecheur4565]

C'est quand même pas mal d'ouvrage pour faire un bon fond mais en raquettes un peu plus facile . Moi ce que j'aime moins c'est de défaire le tout au matin , c'est gelé dur ! Thanks for the tip

[@DirtRiderLife]

Crazy how much the MSR Front Range costs! Isn't is just a tarp with zip door?

[@KaneDoesOutdoors]

The cost of some things definitely surprises me: 30$ for a pair of boxers that probably costs

[@DirtRiderLife]

@@KaneDoesOutdoors Agreed, relative pricing does not make much sense anymore but to me it does make sense to pack a Front Range instead of a tarp. Thanks for your channel, really enjoying your local content and on point topics

[@sisyphous5849]

How do you feel about the difference in price between hyperlight and msr regarding their Tp style tents

[@KaneDoesOutdoors]

The MSR is less than half the price compared to the HMG ultamid 4 but only 8 ounces heavier. I’d rather put that 500$ somewhere else.

[@sisyphous5849]

@@KaneDoesOutdoors yeah me too

[@rhyndman]

Hi Kane - what do you use under the base of your center pole when you’re pitching in snow?

[@KaneDoesOutdoors]

Hi Rob - Nothing - just pack down snow and I use poles with big snow baskets. Never had an issue at all, the snow turns to rock once it is packed down. I use a little piece of plastic plumbing pipe with a cap glued on to put over the sharp tip of my pole that’s in the mid’s peak.

[@rhyndman]

@@KaneDoesOutdoors many thanks for that.

[@winifieldboeckx8692]

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