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Atlas Helium-BC Unisex Snowshoes (26 in.)
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Atlas Helium-BC Unisex Snowshoes (26 in.) vs Louis Garneau Blizzard II Snowshoes (25 in.)
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Louis Garneau Blizzard II Snowshoes (25 in.) is cheaper at $199.95. Every spec and price links to its source.
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Louis Garneau Blizzard II Snowshoes (25 in.)
$199.95
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| Spec | Atlas Helium-BC Unisex Snowshoes (26 in.) | Louis Garneau Blizzard II Snowshoes (25 in.) |
|---|---|---|
| US price | — | $199.95 |
| Brand | Atlas | Louis Garneau |
| Released | — | — |
| Frame length (in) | 26 | 25 |
| Recommended load capacity (lb) | 80-160 (23 in.); 150-220 (26 in.) | 80-160 (22 in.); 100-200 (25 in.) |
| Binding type | PackFlat binding (field-serviceable urethane Z-straps with BC utility strap) | BOA-wire adjustable padded strap binding |
| Traction crampon design | Tempered steel BC crampon plus anodized aluminum traction rails (two-thirds shoe length) | Circular-mouthed toe crampon plus horseshoe-shaped heel crampon |
| Heel lift (bar) | Yes | — |
| Deck frame material | Composite Helium deck with louver design | — |
| Weight per pair (lb) | — | — |
| Terrain rating | mountain | rolling |
Sources — Atlas Helium-BC Unisex Snowshoes (26 in.): atlassnowshoe.com (verified 2026-08-11). Louis Garneau Blizzard II Snowshoes (25 in.): rei.com (verified 2026-08-11).
What's the difference between the Atlas Helium-BC Unisex Snowshoes (26 in.) and Louis Garneau Blizzard II Snowshoes (25 in.)?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Frame length (in): Atlas Helium-BC Unisex Snowshoes (26 in.) 26 vs Louis Garneau Blizzard II Snowshoes (25 in.) 25
- Recommended load capacity (lb): Atlas Helium-BC Unisex Snowshoes (26 in.) 80-160 (23 in.); 150-220 (26 in.) vs Louis Garneau Blizzard II Snowshoes (25 in.) 80-160 (22 in.); 100-200 (25 in.)
- Binding type: Atlas Helium-BC Unisex Snowshoes (26 in.) PackFlat binding (field-serviceable urethane Z-straps with BC utility strap) vs Louis Garneau Blizzard II Snowshoes (25 in.) BOA-wire adjustable padded strap binding
- Traction crampon design: Atlas Helium-BC Unisex Snowshoes (26 in.) Tempered steel BC crampon plus anodized aluminum traction rails (two-thirds shoe length) vs Louis Garneau Blizzard II Snowshoes (25 in.) Circular-mouthed toe crampon plus horseshoe-shaped heel crampon
- Terrain rating: Atlas Helium-BC Unisex Snowshoes (26 in.) mountain vs Louis Garneau Blizzard II Snowshoes (25 in.) rolling