Why We Like The MSR Revo Explore Snowshoe
The MSR Revo Explore Snowshoe gives us the grip and comfort to trek the extra mile on powder-filled trails. Equipped with aggressive teeth along the perimeter and underfoot, this pair eliminates slipping to make each stride count, while the heel risers fight off fatigue on long, steep climbs. Plus, the redesigned binding features ratcheting straps for quick entry and lightweight foam to boost shock absorption underfoot and to reduce pressure points when strapped in tight.
Details
- Rugged durability meets all-day hiking comfort in this snowshoe
- HyperLink binding gives an easy in-out and a cushioned ride
- Rotating binding attachment allows for a natural stride
- Ergo Televator heel risers save energy on steep slopes
- Pivot crampons offer tenacious grip in rough conditions
- Aggressive side rails deliver lateral grip and stability
- Plastic deck provides torsional flex for durability and purchase
- Compatible with flotation tails (sold separately) for deeper conditions
- Item #CAS00C1
- Frame Material
- martensite steel
- Deck Material
- ExoTract (injection-molded plastic)
- Crampon Material
- martensite steel
- Dimensions
- [width] 8in
- Binding
- HyperLink, rotating
- Heel Risers
- Ergo Televator
- Side Rails
- yes
- Recommended User Weight
- [22in] 3lb 14oz, [25in] 4lb 2oz
- Claimed Weight
- [22in] up to 180lb, [25in] 120 - 220lb
- Activity
- snowshoe hiking
- Manufacturer Warranty
- limited 3 year
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Overall Rating
4.5 based on 39 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageJune 8, 2023
My Fav
I have used these almost every weekend during winter for 3 years, and I love them. I live in Western Colorado, and have tested these to their limit. The only issue I am having is that the springs on my bindings tend to pop out, which can make tightening my straps on the trail kinda tricky. This started happening after year 2 of use. However, I can say that the ratchet function is the single best thing about these, and it makes them stand out from the competition. I do a lot of backcountry snowshoeing in deep snow, uphill, downhill, over trees, whatever you can imagine. I just really like snowshoeing, okay?? Lol. Anyway, these have held up miraculously well, and outperformed every other snowshoe that my friends wore during our adventures. They all use the traditional strap system, and their shoes simply won't stay on. In deep snow, the snow pushes their straps off the hook, or the snow packs in between the shoe and the strap, or the strap breaks. Not so with these. The straps fall off maybe once a month, in seriously weird conditions. I cannot say enough how much I love these! As a short female, though, I look forward to upgrading this year into the women's version so that I can try out that narrower stride. I do often step on my own shoes because I am very smol. Other than the buckle spring and my own extreme smolness, there is nothing I would do to change these shoes. I would recommend to anyone who wants to go off of a groomed trail.
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
April 9, 2023
awesome snowshoes, love the ratchet
awesome snowshoes, love the ratchet style bindings.
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
March 31, 2023
Revo Explore 25
Just received mine and they look great. Just noticed the 4 little empty holes on the front edge. The black plastic cutouts leaves them accessible. Is there a function for these, like an add-on product?
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
March 25, 2023
Easy to put on. Packs
Easy to put on. Packs away very well. All around great!
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
February 2, 2023
Easy to use binding system
Easy to use binding system with good grip in a variety of conditions. Highly recommended.
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
January 31, 2023
COULD BE BETTER
I've been on four snowshoes hikes with my Revo Explore snowshoes. I think the straps should be twice as thick, and the ratchet controls and releases should be bigger and easier to operate with gloves or mittens. I think these snowshoes were designed by people sitting at computers instead of snowshoeing on trails.
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
December 2, 2022
Great for snowboarding
+solid weight +traction/grip +Televator for walking on a steep slope (contruction could be better) +HyperLink binding is ideal for smaller snowboard shoe (approx max 44-45? - I have 43 Thirty Two Prion) +probably more durable than Lightning +a bit flexible - good for traverses and uneven, bumpy surface -binding packability for downhill is worse than usual ordinary textile straps (but not bad) -Televator could be more robust and could have MORE TILT ANGLE SETTINGS -the metal frame could be REPLACEABLE and GRINDABLE similar to the crampons -possibility to use bigger snowboard boots Try to develop: Some binding system similar to semiautomatic crampons (with possibility to use this binding as a semiautomatic crampons independently) Some binding system using arbitrary snowboard binding (similar idea to splitboard) Possibility to change only binding system for different boot type not the base deck (=frame with plastic) Make your snowshoes to have maximal possible replaceable parts
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
November 22, 2021
Like Jeep for my Feet!
These things are amazing! I don't understand the reviews about the bindings and their comfort. They are SUPER easy to use, and super comfortable. It might have a lot to do with what shoes you use. But they appear well built, and they float great in the snow. And the grip...oh the grip! It's literally like having a CJ on each foot. I can get in places that I never dared on foot alone, and they are quick to strap on and light to carry in--a great purchase.
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
January 16, 2019
Improvement needed!
After using the MSR Evo for 3 seasons I figured out that they were too small for me. With tails the balance wasn't right: too much weight on the nose, breaking through the snow when making the next step. So I decided to buy the MSR Revo Explore, 25"". I went for the 2017 model, simply because I didn't like the 2018 colors. Big mistake: The bindings differ! On my first tour in the Alps (-23 C) I pulled the release buckle on the binding and it just broke off :( So I spent another 50 Euro on a model 2018 binding, which had this design-flaw fixed and also some rubber placed inside to protect the shoe from scratches. Still, one strap in the front is simply not enough. Pull it tight and your foot gets squeezed (acceptable for the first 2hours, but on a 8-10h tour... oh dear). Loosen it just a bit and you start slipping around - dangerous! Fortunately, I was able to install the Evo bindings onto the Revo Explore - way better! Now, with this modification the (R)Evo Explore could be a pretty good snow show... if only the metal frame hadn't started cracking - both sides, both shoes :( I had to send in this snow show for repair twice in the same season! This is not the quality I expect from a company like MSR. MSR replaced one show, but returned the other shoe still broken. I don't know what they're thinking. I'm not using this equipment for a Sunday morning walk to the bakery. If a snow shoe breaks while on a tour I'd be stuck, having no other chance then calling the mountain rescue for help.
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
December 13, 2018
Great Snowshoes for Colorado
I have had the 2014 model and have probably 20-30 snowshoe trips on them. I just now had a component break and am working with MSR to get that repaired. They are light and fit very well. The bindings provide adjustable tightness that does not fit to tightly but still very secure. I agree with some other reviews as these are a bit loud, oh well. They are some of the best snowshoes I have had for a very reasonable price.
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
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