Evo = great recreational snowshoe - MSR Evo Trail Snowshoes

Purchased the EVO snowshoe by MSR to get something smaller and lighter for general recreational snowshoeing and exercise, nothing too extreme. I'm about 170 lbs plus I usually carry about a 15-lb pack with water, snacks, safety gear, extra layers, etc. Breaking trail in about 20 inches of fresh snow I was wishing that I had bought the optional tails, which I have since purchased. Without the tails and with someone else breaking trail, the stock EVOs were great. On packed trails they are perfect and I love the smaller 22-IN length. The binding system is easy to work with in gloves and seems to hold tight on my Merrell Polars. My wife and her snowshoeing friends have various models of MSR snowshoes and they all love them and rate them highly. My wife does more serious snowshoeing and thinks the televators (heel lift) or her Ascends are a must-have for climbing. Great price and fast shipping from Campsaver!

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