We trudge through snow with comfort and confidence, thanks to MSR's Lightning Explore Snowshoe. The aluminum frame provides MSR's best traction with a vertical wall of teeth lining the crossbars and complete perimeter, and the Hyperlink bindings represent the brand's most comfortable and easy-to-use bindings. The modular float tails (sold separately) also let us add flotation for deeper powder while maintaining a smaller and lighter profile for groomed trails and snow-packed routes. This adds up to a versatile snowshoe that we can wear most places we hike in winter.