Backcountry Ultralight All-Terrain Unisex Snowshoe

Backcountry Ultralight All-Terrain Unisex Snowshoe

Name: Backcountry Ultralight All-Terrain Unisex Snowshoe
Brand: Northern Lites Snowshoes
SKU: NL BACKC ORG SN
Price: 259.95 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (18 reviews)

The premium Backcountry snowshoe provides the flotation you'll need on fresh powder but with huge weight savings.

$259.95

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Rescue Orange

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Description

At 3 lbs. per PAIR, the 30" long Backcountry weighs less than the 22" models of other snowshoes!

Designed for men and women up to 225lbs looking for a backcountry workhorse that won't leave you with sore legs, the Backcountry provides the floatation you'll need but with huge weight savings. Longer and slightly wider than the 25" Elite, the Backcountry gets the job done for heavier users or deeper snow conditions when you need to stay on top.

The 9" x 30" Backcountry is a step up from the Quicksilver 30" snowshoes due to a lighter 7075 series frame, a lighter yet equally strong grade of COOLTHANE® decking, additional color options including Rescue Orange, and 42 more compact ridged deck clips for even more weight savings.

Sizing

Designed Gender: Unisex, but skews towards Men

Footwear Sizes: W5.5 - M13.5

Flotation Load: 225 lbs

Tech Specs

Weight Per Pair (Tru Trak Bindings): 3 lbs 1 oz

Weight Per Pair (Spin Bindings) 3 lbs 3.5 oz

Width 9 in

Length: 30 in

Gait: Standard Large Unisex

Frame Material: 7075-T6 Aluminum Alloy

Deck Material: Military Grade Polyurethane Coated Nylon Mesh Decking

Country of Origin: United States

FAQs

What's the difference between the Quicksilver 25 and 30, and the Elite or Backcountry snowshoe models?

The Quicksilver's aluminum frame is slightly heavier and not quite as durable as the Elite or Backcountry snowshoes (6000 series vs. 7075-T6 alloy). The only color option for the Quicksilver line is silver and tan.

I'm a woman, can I get the Backcountry?

Absolutely! If you are a woman trekking through deep snow or with heavy loads, the Backcountry will be a great snowshoe for you. We used to carry a Women's Backcountry that was identical except for different colors, but ended up consolidating them into one unisex snowshoe.

2024: How Light are Lites?

It's hard to understand how ultralight Northern Lites truly are until you hold them in your hand. To help, we compiled some of the most popular premium 30 inch snowshoes out there.

As you can see, the Backcountry is crazy light within it's size class, with an average weight savings of 35% vs. the competition!

Choosing Your Binding

Most snowshoers prefer the new advanced Spin Binding, but ultralight backpackers that require stackability and packability consider the Tru Trak binding.

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Tru Trak

Highlights: BOA-like Spin Dial system with EVA foam padding makes this ultralight binding comfortable, quick and super secure.

Pros: Easy on/off even with mittens on, great foot security with toe-box, EVA padding gives all day comfort and eliminates hotspots.

Cons: Doesn't stack well on backpacks, slightly more weight than Tru Trak bindings.

Highlights: Simple over-boot three strap system time tested with 30+ years of intense field use.

Pros: Stacks on backpacks, simplicity, can self-install new straps. Highly adjustable.

Cons: Longer on/off, no toe-stop so slightly less secure than Spin Binding. Can be difficult to adjust with mittens on.

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Each snowshoe in the Ultralight Hiking Collection uses our most premium components. We strive to maximize durability while keeping the snowshoes as light as possible. American made and hand crafted in our Denver, Colorado location.

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Dimensions

25" L x 8" W

Weight

~2.5 - 2.6 lbs

Gender

Designed for Women

Use

All-Terrain

Country

Made in USA

Warranty

Limited Lifetime

Dimensions

25" L x 8.25" W

Weight

~2.7 - 2.9 lbs

Gender

Designed for Men

Use

All-Terrain

Country

Made in USA

Warranty

Limited Lifetime

Dimensions

30" L x 9" W

Weight

3.05 lbs

Gender

Unisex

Use

All-Terrain

Country

Made in USA

Warranty

Limited Lifetime

Dimensions

33" L x 9.5" W

Weight

3.1 lbs

Gender

Unisex

Use

All-Terrain

Country

Made in USA

Warranty

Limited Lifetime