Comparing Snowshoes for Women

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	MSR Lightning Ascent - Women's	Tubbs Mountaineer - Women's	Atlas Range-MTN - Women's	MSR Evo Trail Snowshoes	TSL Symbioz Hyperflex Elite - Women's
Awards
Price	$292.39 at Backcountry Compare at 3 sellers	$223.90 at Amazon Compare at 2 sellers	$320 List $364.99 at Amazon	$139.45 at Amazon Compare at 2 sellers	$289.95 at Backcountry Compare at 2 sellers
Overall Score	85	79	79	75	73
Star Rating	1 2 3 4 5	1 2 3 4 5	1 2 3 4 5	1 2 3 4 5	1 2 3 4 5
Pros	Impressive 360-degree traction, secure and comfortable bindings, solid and lightweight, Packable, natural stride, flotation tail available	Comfortable and secure binding, wide weight range, natural stride, large crampons, heel crampon for descending	Traction technology grips any terrain, natural-feeling stride, Easy and comfortable BOA bindings large crampon and traction rails, pivot limiter for a natural stride, ergonomic elliptical shape, 19-degree heel lift	Affordable, stellar traction, simple to use, wide fit bindings	Amazing traction, comfortable bindings, versatile fit, ascent heel
Cons	Expensive, front of binding difficult to navigate with thick gloves on	Traction suffers on ice, a little expensive	Mediocre flotation in deep snow, expensive, toe crampon can be aggressive on packed trails	Loud on packed snow, duck waddle for petite frames	Poor floatation, difficult to walk backward and side-step, bindings take a moment to get used to
Bottom Line	Trust this snowshoe for technical or long-range travel in any terrain with its combination of simplicity and high-quality features that ensure top performance even in challenging conditions	A popular choice for winter backpacking, these snowshoes provide exceptional flotation and weight capacity for deep or packed snow, and will keep you afloat in the fluffiest powder	A high-performing, all-terrain and mountaineering snowshoe that features a comfortable and secure BOA binding system, traction control for extreme conditions, and an elliptical shape for natural stride ergonomics	This affordable and ultra-durable snowshoe is equipped with stellar traction and versatile bindings, making it a quality pick for anyone for varied terrain levels and snow types	A flexible and comfortable snowshoe with incredible traction, perfect for icy packed conditions
Rating Categories	MSR Lightning Ascent	Tubbs Mountaineer -...	Atlas Range-MTN - W...	MSR Evo Trail Snows...	TSL Symbioz Hyperfl...
Flotation (30%)	8.0	8.0	6.0	8.0	4.0
Traction (30%)	9.0	7.0	9.0	7.0	9.0
Walkability (20%)	9.0	8.0	8.0	7.0	9.0
Bindings (20%)	8.0	9.0	9.0	8.0	8.0
Specs	MSR Lightning Ascent	Tubbs Mountaineer -...	Atlas Range-MTN - W...	MSR Evo Trail Snows...	TSL Symbioz Hyperfl...
Measured Weight (per pair)	3.94 lbs	4.56 lbs	3.75 lbs	3.69 lbs	4.31 lbs
Sizes Available	22", 25"	21", 25", 30"	22", 26"	22"	20.5", 23.5", 27"
Binding System	Paragon Binding	Active Fit 2.0	Wrapp MTN, Boa Fit	Paraglide	Symbioz telescopic bindings
Frame Material	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Martensitic steel	Composite, carbon reinforcements
Measured Surface Area	143.0 in²	157.5 in²	143.0 in²	162.8 in²	127.1 in²
Measured Dimensions	7.25 x 22 sq in	8.5 x 21 sq in	6.75 x 22 sq in	8 x 22 sq in	7.5 x 20.5 sq in
Binding Mount	Full	Full	Full	Full	Full
Crampon	DTX crampon	Anaconda toe crampon Python heel crampon	X-Trac toe crampon and traction rails	Steel traction rails	Stainless steel toe crampon and verticle blades
Deck Material	TPU coated Nylon	Soft-Tec PVC-coated polyester	Nytex nylon	Polypropylene	Composite
Flotation Tails Available?	Yes, 5"	No	No	Yes, 6"	No
Load with Tails (per size)	22": up to 240 lbs 25": up to 270 lbs	N/A	N/A	22" : up to 250 lbs	N/A
Men's and Women's Versions?	Yes	Yes	Yes	Unisex	Unisex
Optimum Weight Load (per size)	22": up to 180 lbs 25": 120-210 lbs	21": 80-150 lbs 25" 120-200 lbs 30": 170-250 lbs	22": 75-150 lbs 26": 120-200+ lbs	One size: 180 lbs	20.5": 65 - 180 lbs 23.5": 110 - 260 lbs 27": 150 - 300 lbs
Size Tested	22"	21"	22"	22"	20.5"

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