All-day snowshoeing on Canadian winter trails demands a snowshoe that's light enough to keep your legs fresh and grippy enough to handle whatever the terrain throws at you. The MSR Men's Lightning Trail delivers both without compromise.

The TPU-coated nylon deck is notably quiet on snow and trimmed for efficiency, so you're not carrying unnecessary weight with every step across a long trail day. Underfoot, the 360° Traction frames with perimeter teeth and Pivot crampons provide edge-to-edge grip on packed trails, icy sidehills, and variable conditions alike. It's the kind of traction system that builds confidence rather than just providing it on flat ground.

The Paraglide binding uses a stretch mesh that hugs your foot securely without pressure points, and the glove-friendly straps and buckle tabs mean getting in and out stays simple even when your hands are cold. Compatibility runs from light hikers to snowboard boots, so the whole family can use them without a dedicated snowshoe boot. Built-in attachment points accept the optional 5-inch Lightning modular flotation tails when deeper snow or a heavier pack calls for more surface area.

Made in the USA to MSR's exacting standards, these are snowshoes built to last well beyond a single season.

• Available lengths: 22 in (56 cm) and 25 in (64 cm)
• Weight per pair: 3 lbs 3 oz (1.45 kg) / 3 lbs 5 oz (1.51 kg)
• Load capacity: up to 180 lbs / 120-220 lbs (with tails: up to 250-280 lbs)
• Footwear compatibility: Men's 3-13, Women's 5-15
• 360° Traction frames, 7075-T6 aluminium, TPU-coated nylon deck
• Paraglide bindings, unisex average-width gait
• Compatible with 5 in Lightning Modular Flotation Tails (sold separately)
• Made in the USA of US and imported parts