Selecting your Snowshoes: Size and weight
Friday, November 16th, 2007Snowshoes come in a variety of sizes. Choosing the ideal size for you is based on your weight (including clothes, boots, pack, and gear). You want to purchase snowshoes that will float when you are carrying all the gear you will need. The added weight will be different if you are just planning on taking day hikes than if you are planning on doing back country camping trips.
If you will be snowshoeing in deep powder, you will need more float and should go up one weight category.
| 8″ X 21″ | 75-140 lbs |
| 8″ X 25″ | 120-180 lbs |
| 9″ X 30″ | 160-220 lbs |
| 10″ X 36″ | 200+ lbs |
This size and weight chart shows the optimal conditions. Each of the sizes will work okay for 20 pounds above or below the recommended weight range.
Additionally, some women’s snowshoes are sized slightly different. I have merely included standard snowshoe sizes in this chart.
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