Backpacker 25-33 Ultralight Unisex Snowshoes

Ultralight unisex snowshoes designed for reliability, simplicity and great flotation with easy stacking for backpack storage.

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How Light are Northern 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

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Description

Enter the Backpacker series when you need workhorse snowshoes that are lightweight, reliable and easy to carry on your back. 

 

The Tru Trak binding system fits a wide variety of shoe sizes (W 5.5 - M 13.5) and the three over-shoe straps distribute pressure evenly to minimize pressure points. 

 

Available in the featherweight Glide traction system or the Summit traction system that adds an integrated heel lift and stainless steel traversing claws for side-hilling traciton.

Sizing

Designed Gender: Unisex

Footwear Sizes: M5 - M14, W6.5 - W15

25" Powder Flotation Load: Up to 180 lbs

30" Powder Flotation Load: Up to 225 lbs

33" Powder Flotation Load: Up to 275 lbs

Tech Specs

25" Weight Per Pair: 2 lbs. 15 oz (Glide Traction); 3 lbs 3 oz (Summit Traction)

25" Dimension: 8.25 in x 25 in

30" Weight Per Pair: 3 lbs. 2 oz (Glide Traction); 3 lbs 8 oz (Summit Traction)

30" Dimension: 9 in x 30 in

33" Weight Per Pair: 3 lbs. 8 oz (Glide Traction); 3 lbs 15 oz (Summit Traction)

33" Dimension: 9.25 in x 33 in

Gait: Standard 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

Compare Premium Ultralight Collection

Women's Elite 25

Gender

Designed for Women

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

Terrain

Glide: Flat to Rolling

Summit: Flat to Mountainous

Men's Elite 25

Gender

Designed for Men

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

Terrain

Glide: Flat to Rolling

Summit: Flat to Mountainous

Backpacker 25 - 33

Gender

Unisex

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

Terrain

Glide: Flat to Rolling

Summit: Flat to Mountainous

Backcountry 30

Gender

Unisex

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

Terrain

Glide: Flat to Rolling

Summit: Flat to Mountainous

Tundra 33

Gender

Unisex

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

Terrain

Glide: Flat to Rolling

Summit: Flat to Mountainous