Snow Study Devices
The top snow study devices, reviewed and curated by the Trailspace community. Stores' prices and availability are updated daily.
Recent Snow Study Device Reviews
Brooks-Range Pocket Snow Density Gauge 100
Avalanches happen when there is strong snow over weak snow. Knowing the properties of layers within the snowpack is critical to evaluating hazard. However, knowing the exact density is admittedly a little nerdy. But there are cases when this is required - or at least helpful. To know the exact density of snow, a density gauge is required. Guides and avalanche forecasters must be able to record snow densities. But as a guide, my pack is heavy enough as is. I don't like carrying around a snow science… Full review
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