Comprehensive Snowshoe Size Charts

Expert-verified sizing data for all major brands and activity types

Multi-Brand
Terrain-Specific

Universal Sizing Guidelines

Base recommendations for different weight categories and snow conditions

Total Weight (lbs) Packed Snow Powder Snow Mixed Terrain Elevation Gain
100-150 22"-25" 25"-28" 24"-26" +2"
151-200 25"-28" 28"-30" 26"-28" +2"
201-250 28"-30" 30"-32" 28"-30" +3"
251-300 30"-32" 32"-34" 30"-32" +4"
300+ 34"+ 36"+ 34"+ Custom

Notes: Add 2" for every 1,000ft elevation gain | Powder snow = 12"+ fresh snow

Brand-Specific Sizing

Official sizing data from manufacturer specifications

MSR Snowshoe Size Chart

Model Weight Range Size
Lightning Ascent80-160 lbs22"
Lightning Ascent130-230 lbs25"
Revo Explore80-180 lbs22"
Revo Explore120-250 lbs25"
Evo Ascent80-180 lbs22"
Evo Ascent120-250 lbs25"
Expedition175-300+ lbs30"

Atlas Snowshoe Size Chart

Model Weight Range Size
Elektra80-160 lbs22"
Montane80-160 lbs22"
Montane160-220 lbs25"
Helium80-160 lbs22"
Helium160-220 lbs25"
Rendezvous220-280 lbs28"
Expedition280-360+ lbs32"

Tubbs Snowshoe Size Chart

Model Weight Range Size
Flex TRK80-160 lbs22"
Flex TRK120-220 lbs25"
Wilderness80-180 lbs22"
Wilderness120-220 lbs25"
Mountaineer180-250 lbs25"
Mountaineer220-300+ lbs30"
Xplore80-180 lbs22"

Measurement Conversions

Metric Conversions

InchesCentimeters
22"56cm
25"63.5cm
28"71cm
30"76cm

Weight Conversions

PoundsKilograms
150lbs68kg
200lbs91kg
250lbs113kg
300lbs136kg