The 13 Best Snowshoes for Hiking and Backpacking

Featherweight racers and long-deck powder floaters sit side by side, from bargain-bin starters to mountaineering-grade crampon machines. Which ones would you strap on?

1. 1
   MSR Lightning Ascent

   MSR's flagship backcountry snowshoe with aggressive traction and a heel lift for steep climbs.
2. 2
   MSR Evo Trail

   A durable, budget-friendly MSR snowshoe with steel crampons and traction rails.
3. 3
   MSR Revo Explore

   A composite-deck MSR snowshoe built for variable terrain and deep snow.
4. 4
   Atlas Helium

   A lightweight, flexible Atlas snowshoe for day hikes with side teeth for traverses.
5. 5
   Atlas Montane

   A rugged Atlas snowshoe for backcountry hiking with a heel lift and aggressive traction.
6. 6
   Tubbs Mountaineer

   A long-deck Tubbs snowshoe with strong toe and heel crampons for breaking trail in powder.
7. 7
   Tubbs Flex VRT

   A Tubbs snowshoe with a BOA harness and aggressive crampons for steep packed snow.
8. 8
   Northern Lites Elite

   An American-made ultralight snowshoe favored by weight-conscious backpackers.
9. 9
   TSL Symbioz Hyperflex

   A very light, flexible French snowshoe designed for fast moves and snow running.
10. 10
    Crescent Moon Gold 10

    A foam-deck snowshoe from Colorado known for light, quiet flotation.
11. 11
    Retrospec Drifter

    An affordable entry-level snowshoe with a heel lift and glove-friendly bindings.
12. 12
    Tubbs Wilderness

    A classic Tubbs backcountry snowshoe with a rugged frame and steel crampons.
13. 13
    Atlas Range-MTN

    A mountaineering-grade Atlas snowshoe made for steep, technical backcountry terrain.

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