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Atlas Helium-BC Unisex Snowshoes (26 in.) vs Chinook Trekker Snowshoes (25 in.)

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Chinook Trekker Snowshoes (25 in.) is cheaper at $104.95. Every spec and price links to its source.

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Spec Atlas Helium-BC Unisex Snowshoes (26 in.) Chinook Trekker Snowshoes (25 in.)
US price $104.95
BrandAtlasChinook
Released
Frame length (in) 26 25
Recommended load capacity (lb) 80-160 (23 in.); 150-220 (26 in.) 90-130 (22 in.); 130-210 (25 in.); 180-250 (30 in.)
Binding type PackFlat binding (field-serviceable urethane Z-straps with BC utility strap) Dual freeze-resistant ratchet bindings with quick-release heel straps
Traction crampon design Tempered steel BC crampon plus anodized aluminum traction rails (two-thirds shoe length) Freely-rotating heavy-duty aluminum toe crampons plus heel crampons
Heel lift (bar) Yes No
Deck frame material Composite Helium deck with louver design Aluminum frame, UV-resistant polyethylene decking
Weight per pair (lb) 4.3
Terrain rating mountain rolling

Sources — Atlas Helium-BC Unisex Snowshoes (26 in.): atlassnowshoe.com (verified 2026-08-11). Chinook Trekker Snowshoes (25 in.): hiltonstentcity.com (verified 2026-08-11).

What's the difference between the Atlas Helium-BC Unisex Snowshoes (26 in.) and Chinook Trekker Snowshoes (25 in.)?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Frame length (in): Atlas Helium-BC Unisex Snowshoes (26 in.) 26 vs Chinook Trekker Snowshoes (25 in.) 25
  • Recommended load capacity (lb): Atlas Helium-BC Unisex Snowshoes (26 in.) 80-160 (23 in.); 150-220 (26 in.) vs Chinook Trekker Snowshoes (25 in.) 90-130 (22 in.); 130-210 (25 in.); 180-250 (30 in.)
  • Binding type: Atlas Helium-BC Unisex Snowshoes (26 in.) PackFlat binding (field-serviceable urethane Z-straps with BC utility strap) vs Chinook Trekker Snowshoes (25 in.) Dual freeze-resistant ratchet bindings with quick-release heel straps
  • Traction crampon design: Atlas Helium-BC Unisex Snowshoes (26 in.) Tempered steel BC crampon plus anodized aluminum traction rails (two-thirds shoe length) vs Chinook Trekker Snowshoes (25 in.) Freely-rotating heavy-duty aluminum toe crampons plus heel crampons
  • Heel lift (bar): Atlas Helium-BC Unisex Snowshoes (26 in.) true vs Chinook Trekker Snowshoes (25 in.) false
  • Deck frame material: Atlas Helium-BC Unisex Snowshoes (26 in.) Composite Helium deck with louver design vs Chinook Trekker Snowshoes (25 in.) Aluminum frame, UV-resistant polyethylene decking
  • Terrain rating: Atlas Helium-BC Unisex Snowshoes (26 in.) mountain vs Chinook Trekker Snowshoes (25 in.) rolling

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