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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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.

25" Snowshoes
30" Snowshoes
33"+ Snowshoes

Information

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

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

Spin Dial Binding

Sizing: M5.5 - M14

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 as well on backpacks, slightly more weight than Tru Trak bindings.

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Dimensions

25" L x 8" W

Shoe Sizes

W5 - W13.5

Load Range

Up to 180 lbs

Weight per Pair

Glide: 2.5 lbs

Summit: 2.8 lbs

Gender

Designed for Women

Terrain

Glide: Flat to Rolling

Summit: Mountainous

Dimensions

25" L x 8.25" W

Shoe Sizes

M6 - M13

Load Range

Up to 180 lbs

Weight per Pair

Glide: 3.35 lbs

Summit: 3.65 lbs

Gender

Designed for Men

Terrain

Glide: Flat to Rolling

Summit: Mountainous

Dimensions

25-33" L x 8-9.5" W

Shoe Sizes

W5 - W15; M5 - M 13.5

Load Range

180 - 275+ lbs

Weight per Pair

Glide: 2.9 lbs - 3.5 lbs

Summit: 3.3 lbs - 3.9 lbs

Gender

Unisex

Terrain

Glide: Flat to Rolling

Summit: Mountainous

Dimensions

30" L x 9" W

Shoe Sizes

W7 - W15; M5 - M 13.5

Load Range

180 - 225 lbs

Weight per Pair

Glide: 3.3 lbs

Summit: 3.6 lbs

Gender

Unisex

Terrain

Glide: Flat to Rolling

Summit: Mountainous

Dimensions

33" L x 9.5" W

Shoe Sizes

W7 - W15; M5 - M 13.5

Load Range

225 - 275+ lbs

Weight per Pair

Glide: 3.9 lbs

Summit: 4.3 lbs

Gender

Unisex

Terrain

Glide: Flat to Rolling

Summit: Mountainous

Compare The Premium Ultralight Collection

Dimensions

25" L x 8" W

Shoe Sizes

W5 - W13.5

Load Range

Up to 180 lbs

Weight per Pair

Glide: 2.5 lbs

Summit: 2.8 lbs

Gender

Designed for Women

Terrain

Glide: Flat to Rolling

Summit: Mountainous

Dimensions

25" L x 8.25" W

Shoe Sizes

M6 - M13

Load Range

Up to 180 lbs

Weight per Pair

Glide: 3.35 lbs

Summit: 3.65 lbs

Gender

Designed for Men

Terrain

Glide: Flat to Rolling

Summit: Mountainous

Dimensions

25-33" L x 8-9.5" W

Shoe Sizes

W5 - W15; M5 - M 13.5

Load Range

180 - 275+ lbs

Weight per Pair

Glide: 2.9 lbs - 3.5 lbs

Summit: 3.3 lbs - 3.9 lbs

Gender

Unisex

Terrain

Glide: Flat to Rolling

Summit: Mountainous

Dimensions

30" L x 9" W

Shoe Sizes

W7 - W15; M5 - M 13.5

Load Range

180 - 225 lbs

Weight per Pair

Glide: 3.3 lbs

Summit: 3.6 lbs

Gender

Unisex

Terrain

Glide: Flat to Rolling

Summit: Mountainous

Dimensions

33" L x 9.5" W

Shoe Sizes

W7 - W15; M5 - M 13.5

Load Range

225 - 275+ lbs

Weight per Pair

Glide: 3.9 lbs

Summit: 4.3 lbs

Gender

Unisex

Terrain

Glide: Flat to Rolling

Summit: Mountainous

Backcountry 30 Ultralight Unisex Snowshoes

How Light are Lites?

Information

Glide vs. Summit Traction System

Spin Dial Binding

Compare The Premium Ultralight Collection

Compare The Premium Ultralight Collection

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