Chinook 80008 Trekker Snowshoes, 36

Easy to use, work great in deep snow.

I've had cheap snowshoes and expensive ones. These are great for short hikes, the only complaint i have is the ratchet system isn't the greatest. The slip alot and loosen as you walk. But all in all it hasn't effected my walks so far.

They are a little noisy because of the plastic deck. The aluminum crampons aren't as durable as steel would be, so be sure to avoid hard or rocky surfaces. They will dull quickly and could possibly bend.I weight about 275 and was carrying about 25 or so pound in my pack. I would still sink in softer snow, but not nearly as much as without them, and not more than a few inches. I haven't had a chance to try them in deep snow yet. Only a foot or less so far, but hopefully as the winter progresses I will have more opportunities. I will update as needed.UPDATE 1-March-2019Ive used these in snow as deep as a couple feet. In loose snow I sunk about a foot. In extremely fresh powder they would sink just setting down on the snow. Nothing would have worked on that. On the path I used these at they continued to work well. Fantastic on snow already packed by others but did OK in the softer areas where people hadn't been walking. Sinking 8 inches is a lot better than 18-24.

Hopefully this can be helpful for other people, the toe strap was too short to fit any of my hiking boots or Winter boots, did a lot of Internet hunting and found large replacement straps from Bigfoot snow shoe out of Canada. Straps are sold in pairs (10$) and a heafty frght change. Bought some ss phillips head machine screws, washers and nuts at the local hardware store, and drilled the rivet out. Considering how inexpensive thease snow shoes are I still believe it's worth the small investment in lengthening the toe straps to make snow shoes usable. Now I can place the ball of my foot on the pivot strap and ratchet them to not only my hiking boots but also my large winter boots!!! As for quality of snowshoes I can't speak for that yet waiting for some snow pack.

This is the first pair of snowshoes I've bought and was trying to go the cheaper route at first to get my legs under me and really wish I would have saved my money to buy a better pair.I just put these things through the riggers of a Colorado winter hiking trip to Waterdogs Lakes in over 4 feet of snow gaining over 1,100 get in elevation. Here is my take after trying on a pair of higher end snowshoes while on this trip:Pros:LightweightSpread load over a larger areaAffordable compared to more reputable manufacturersCons:BulkyNot very comfortableLacks a heel riser for steep inclinesCrampons don't dig in very well on inclines or slopesRatcheting system is not reliable and tend to slip when a little account of strain is placed on themNot very easy to put on or take off, in fact found them extremely difficultDue to being larger they are not easy to get up from after a fallIf you're new to snowshoeing and in the market for a pair of snowshoes, get fitted, go to a place that sells these for real. You'll pay a bit more but you'll thank yourself after you get back from your trip.

I purchased the 36" I'm 5-11 and 200 pounds. I had no trouble walking in them. They supported me in 3 feet plus of snow no problem. I would sink to about 6-8" , making it much easier to traverse the snowy U.P. woods. I also used them this spring in the sugar bush carrying a couple 5 gallon buckets of maple sap without a problem.I had now hardware issues but I notice a few things that could be contributing to other reviewers issues. The foot plate has some flex to it and if you are not paying attention when putting them on you can bend the tabs an break them. Also I think the buckles are long and can be trimmed to the user's boots. I haven't trimmed mine yet but plan to. It seems that when tightening the buckle excess hits the snowshoe itself and puts unnecessary tension on the buckle causing it to not tighten properly.Shoes themselves are of good quality the bag is sufficient to hold the shoes but don't expect much of it.

We all got our own snow shoes for Christmas These ones are for my husband he is 6’4’’ and these kept him up and out of the snow. He loved them and we were all able to go on family outings.

I’m a beginner snow shoe user and these were easy for me to put on and use. I’ve only used them a couple of times so far but they have worked well.

Found these in a review of snowshoes for big guys. I'm 6'3", just shy of 300lbs and new to snowshoeing.These have worked great so far. Decent quality. Great price.Perfect for an introduction to snowshoeing.

A very good pair of snowshoes for beginners. The latches are easy to tighten and loosen and easy to use.The grip is not the greatest for steeper inclines, but for flatter surfaces, it is good enough.

The carry bag is nothing to write home about, but it is sure nice to have it included. The add-ons to winter gear sure depleats the wallet.

Works great. Held me fine in the deep snow and they are comfortable to walk in. Easy to put on and can ratched the straps nice and snug.

My husband kept going on how much he loved them. He's a big man, bought the 36" and they worked really well for him. Thinks he's going to use them on a regular basis to get some exercise.