Sep 16, 2025 · All the life jackets met the required minimum flotation (as you would expect); what surprised us was how some models significantly outperformed their advertised flotation. We put the …

Oct 8, 2024 · The Astral YTV 2.0 differs very little from the original Astral YTV, featuring an additional pocket. It is a pull-over style, slim-line life jacket with adjustable shoulder straps and two adjustment …

Aug 8, 2022 · The Astral E-Ronny is an incredibly comfortable and convenient flotation vest. Ergonomically designed, the articulated front and thin profile back panel...

Oct 8, 2024 · Flotation The updated Ninja has a graded floatation system, meaning that different sizes provide different levels of floatation to better match the body size of the wearer. Check the NRS …

Apr 2, 2025 · The GoPlus snowshoes don't score as high but do boast a shockingly low price (and the price includes poles). Alternatively, the MSR Lightning Ascent is the best available, but that quality …

Apr 2, 2025 · For our test, the main flotation predictor is the snowshoe's surface area. More surface area equals more flotation and generally easier travel in soft, deep snow. In the case of the GoPlus, the …

Apr 21, 2025 · We purchased the 13 best avalanche backpacks and carried them up and down thousands of vertical feet of backcountry skiing. Our team of guides, avalanche...

Apr 2, 2025 · During testing, we found that the primary design factor influencing flotation results is a snowshoe's surface area. The more surface area, the better the shoe distributes weight, making …

Apr 23, 2024 · The flotation performance we experienced in the Symbioz Elite is by far the worst of any snowshoes in our entire review. These are not designed for deep snow and off-trail use; any other …

Dec 20, 2022 · Flotation This metric is the reason you're reading this review. The primary quality that determines flotation is the number of square inches the deck provides. The Evo Ascent has about …