I’ve never lost a strap retainer, but I have had the straps come out of them a million times. MSR sells stud-type retainers that hold very well but can be a little hard to press the straps onto if you don’t have mountaineering boots. If you have the straps tight enough they won’t come off the buckle pin even if they work out of the retainers.
Love my MSR's good kit & perform very well on icy hills.
I have been quite impressed at mine! Solid purchase and amazing for the money!
I’ve never lost a strap retainer, but I have had the straps come out of them a million times. MSR sells stud-type retainers that hold very well but can be a little hard to press the straps onto if you don’t have mountaineering boots.
If you have the straps tight enough they won’t come off the buckle pin even if they work out of the retainers.
Good review. I Snowshoes are a must for the winters here if walking in the woods.
I have gone so long without a pair...my last pair broke about 5 years ago and I'm finally replacing them!