MSR Evo Trail 22 vs Lightning™ Explore Snowshoes - 22 IN

Where to buy

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Which one to choose

• Choose the MSR Evo Trail 22 if every ounce counts — 57.8 oz against 59.2 oz.
• Choose the MSR Evo Trail 22 if value per ounce carried decides it ($3.11/oz against $5.91/oz).

Questions this comparison answers

Is the MSR Evo Trail 22 lighter than the MSR Lightning™ Explore Snowshoes - 22 IN?

Evo Trail 22 is the lighter of the two by 38 g (1.3 oz).

Which has the lower list price, the MSR Evo Trail 22 or the MSR Lightning™ Explore Snowshoes - 22 IN?

Evo Trail 22 lists for $170.00 less in manufacturer list price (MSRP).

Which is better value per ounce, the MSR Evo Trail 22 or the MSR Lightning™ Explore Snowshoes - 22 IN?

Per ounce carried, Evo Trail 22 costs less: $3.11/oz against $5.91/oz of manufacturer list price (MSRP).

Evo Trail 22

The Evo Trail is MSR's entry snowshoe: a one-piece polypropylene deck with steel traction rails moulded into it, 1.64 kg the pair in the 22 inch size. MSR rates it to 180 lb of combined body and pack weight, or 250 lb with add-on flotation tails sold separately. The deck and frame are a single unit rather than a fabric deck strung on a tube, which is why it grips well on hard-packed and icy trail and floats less well in deep powder.

Lightning™ Explore Snowshoes - 22 IN

Featuring our cushioned HyperLink bindings, MSR Lightning Explore snowshoes combine our elite, 360 Traction with all-day comfort.