Backcountry 30 Ultralight Unisex Snowshoes

Backcountry 30 Ultralight Unisex Snowshoes

Name: Backcountry 30 Ultralight Unisex Snowshoes
Brand: Northern Lites Snowshoes
SKU: NL BACKC ORG SN
Price: 259.95 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.6 (25 reviews)

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

$259.95

Traction System

Glide

Summit

Color

Rescue Orange

Blue

Grey

Green

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Description

At just over 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: 3 lbs 5 oz (Glide Traction); 3 lbs 11 oz (Summit Traction)

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.

Glide vs. Summit Traction System

Choose the featherweight Glide system for flat to rolling terrain or the Summit system for added traction and an integrated heel lift for steep ascents.

Glide
Summit

Our original crampon system since 1992

Rear 10 -point and Front 9-Point Duraluminum Crampons with ice guards

Great for the Midwest or flat to rolling terrain in the West and Northeast.

No Integrated Heel Lift for weight savings

New crampon system for aggressive terrain

Rear Stainless Steel and Front 9-Point Duraluminum Crampon with ice guards

Great for more aggressive terrain in the West and Northeast

Integrated Heel Lift relieves calf strain during ascents and descents

How Light are Lites?

It's hard to understand how lightweight Northern Lites are until you hold them yourself. To help, we've compiled weights of some of the most popular 25", 30" and 33"+ length snowshoes out there.