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Below are the stats for all the 53 snowboard pants we rated:
BEST CHEAP SNOWBOARD PANTS #10
Pant: Oakley Best Cedar RC
- US
- CA
Score: 75/100
Insulation: 60g | Synthetic
Waterproofing: 10,000mm
Breathability: 10,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
Starting off the list at #10, we have Oakley's Best Cedar RC pants.
Like all on this list, the Oakley boasts a score higher than the average for those I looked at for under $200. Getting Fully Taped seams at this price is really good - plus providing what I would consider minimum waterproofing and breathability and really good functionality.
They are also the cheapest pants on this list.
Score Breakdown for the Best Cedar RC
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 3.0 | 21/35 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 3.0 | 15/25 |
VENTING | 5.0 | 5/5 |
GAITERS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
JACKET TO PANTS CONNECTIONS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
POCKETS | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL | 75/100 |
BEST CHEAP SNOWBOARD PANTS #9
Pant: Armada Corwin
- US
- CA
Score: 76/100
Insulation: 40g | Polyester (90% recycled)
Waterproofing: 10,000mm
Breathability: 10,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
Armada's Corwin come in next.
Again featuring fully taped seams and decent overall waterproofing and brethability performance, the Corwin are also lightly insulated for those who want their pants to provide a little more warmth than a shell, without necessarily having to layer underneath.
Score Breakdown for the Corwin
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 3.0 | 21/35 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 3.0 | 15/25 |
VENTING | 5.0 | 5/5 |
GAITERS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
JACKET TO PANTS CONNECTIONS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
POCKETS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
TOTAL | 76/100 |
BEST CHEAP SNOWBOARD PANTS #8
Pant: 686 Infinity Insulated Cargo
- US
- CA
Score: 76/100
Insulation: 40g | infiLOFT®
Waterproofing: 10,000mm
Breathability: 10,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
Next up we have 686's Infinity Insulated Cargo pants.
Like the two pants above, the Infinity also features fully taped seams (which is a feature of this top 10, but not typically a feature of pants in this price range) and possess the same amount of waterproofing and breathability in the fabric.
They are the 3rd of 3 pants in this list to feature insulation. The rest of the following pants are shell options.
Check out the Score Breakdown For the Infinity
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 3.0 | 21/35 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 3.0 | 15/25 |
VENTING | 5.0 | 5/5 |
GAITERS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
JACKET TO PANTS CONNECTIONS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
POCKETS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
TOTAL | 76/100 |
BEST CHEAP SNOWBOARD PANTS #7
Pant: Flylow Patrol
- US
- CA
Score: 76/100
Insulation: Shell
Waterproofing: 10,000mm
Breathability: 10,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
In at #7, we have Flylow's Patrol pants. Please excuse the ski boots in the image above, it was the only one I could find. And these pants work just as well as snowboard pants as they do as ski pants.
The Patrol are the 1st of 7 shell pants on this list. Being shell gives you the flexibility to wear the pants without base layer for those warmer days, to keep cooler - or layer underneath when it gets colder.
Score Breakdown for the Flylow Patrol
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 3.0 | 21/35 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 3.0 | 15/25 |
VENTING | 5.0 | 5/5 |
GAITERS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
JACKET TO PANTS CONNECTIONS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
POCKETS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
TOTAL | 76/100 |
BEST CHEAP SNOWBOARD PANTS #6
Pant: Oakley TNP Evoke RC
- US
- CA
Score: 76/100
Insulation: Shell
Waterproofing: 10,000mm
Breathability: 10,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
Next up, at #6, we have Oakley's TNP Evoke RC pants.
The same performance specs as the 3 above and 2 below, the Oakley come in at a really good price for the performance you get.
Score Breakdown for the TNP Evoke RC
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 3.0 | 21/35 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 3.0 | 15/25 |
VENTING | 5.0 | 5/5 |
GAITERS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
JACKET TO PANTS CONNECTIONS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
POCKETS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
TOTAL | 76/100 |
BEST CHEAP SNOWBOARD PANTS #5
Pant: Burton Southside
- US
- CA
- UK/EU
Score: 76/100
Insulation: Shell
Waterproofing: 10,000mm
Breathability: 10,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
Next up we have the Burton Southside snowboard pants.
Whilst not endowed with anything epic in terms of waterproof or breathable fabric, the 10,000mm/10,000k isn't bad for the price. But what makes these pants really good value is that you get them fully seam sealed, which isn't that common for this price range, as we've mentioned.
That plus all the functionality of these pants make them a great deal for the price.
These come in a slimmer fitting option for those that like things a little tighter.
Score Breakdown for the Southside
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 3.0 | 21/35 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 3.0 | 15/25 |
VENTING | 5.0 | 5/5 |
GAITERS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
JACKET TO PANTS CONNECTIONS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
POCKETS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
TOTAL | 76/100 |
BEST CHEAP SNOWBOARD PANTS #4
Pant: Burton Cargo
- US
- CA
- UK/EU
Score: 76/100
Insulation: Shell
Waterproofing: 10,000mm
Breathability: 10,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
In at #4, we have the Burton Cargo snowboard pants.
Coming in with the same performance specs as the 5 pants before it, the Cargo is the cheapest of all of those on this score, providing great value for money.
Score Breakdown for the Cargo
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 3.0 | 21/35 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 3.0 | 15/25 |
VENTING | 5.0 | 5/5 |
GAITERS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
JACKET TO PANTS CONNECTIONS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
POCKETS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
TOTAL | 76/100 |
BEST CHEAP SNOWBOARD PANTS #3
Pant: Volcom Freakin Snow Chino
- US
- CA
- UK/EU
Score: 77/100
Insulation: Shell
Waterproofing: 15,000mm
Breathability: 15,000g
Seams: Critically Taped
At #8, we have Volcom's Freakin Snow Chino pants.
They are the only pants in this list to have only critically taped and not fully taped seams, but they're also the 3rd cheapest on this list and have great waterproofing and fabric breathability for the price.
Score Breakdown for the Freakin Snow Chino
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 4.0 | 28/35 |
SEAM SEALING | 2.5 | 10/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 4.0 | 20/25 |
VENTING | 5.0 | 5/5 |
GAITERS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
JACKET TO PANTS CONNECTIONS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
POCKETS | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL | 77/100 |
BEST CHEAP SNOWBOARD PANTS #2
Pant: DC Code
- US
- CA
Score: 83/100
Insulation: Shell
Waterproofing: 15,000mm
Breathability: 10,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
Coming in at #2, we have the DC Code snowboard pants.
Stepping up the waterproofing now, with both 15,000mm and fully taped seams, the Code offer pretty unbelievable waterproofing when you consider the price. The highest performing jacket in terms of waterproofing in this list, besides the next Jacket (see #1 below).
Note that most pants on this list, including the Code, have multiple color options.
Score Breakdown for the Code
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 4.0 | 28/35 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 3.0 | 15/25 |
VENTING | 5.0 | 5/5 |
GAITERS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
JACKET TO PANTS CONNECTIONS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
POCKETS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
TOTAL | 83/100 |
BEST CHEAP SNOWBOARD PANTS #1
Pant: 686 Dojo
- US
- CA
Score: 86.5/100
Insulation: Shell
Waterproofing: 20,000mm
Breathability: 15,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
At finally, in at #1, are 686's Dojo snowboard pants.
If you're looking for as much waterproofing as you can get at a price that's way below what you'd pay for probably any other pants with this much waterproofing and breathability, then the Dojo are an option you'll wanting to be looking at.
Especially so, if you prefer a more relaxed fit in your pants.
Score Breakdown for the Dojo
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 4.5 | 31.5/35 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 4.0 | 20/25 |
VENTING | 5.0 | 5/5 |
GAITERS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
JACKET TO PANTS CONNECTIONS | 0.0 | 0/5 |
POCKETS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
TOTAL | 86.5/100 |
Below are the stats for all the 61 snowboard pants that we rated:
BEST CHEAP SNOWBOARD PANTS #10=
Pant: Burton Southside
- US
- CA
- UK/EU
Score: 76/100
Insulation: Shell
Waterproofing: 10,000mm
Breathability: 10,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
Starting off the list at #10, we have the Burton Southside snowboard pants.
Whilst not endowed with anything epic in terms of waterproof or breathable fabric, the 10,000mm/10,000k isn't bad for the price. But what makes these pants really good value is that you get them fully seam sealed, which isn't that common for this price range.
That plus all the functionality of these pants make them a great deal for the price.
Score Breakdown for the Southside
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 3.0 | 21/35 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 3.0 | 15/25 |
VENTING | 5.0 | 5/5 |
GAITERS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
JACKET TO PANTS CONNECTIONS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
POCKETS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
TOTAL | 76/100 |
BEST CHEAP SNOWBOARD PANTS #10=
Pant: 686 Infinity Insulated Cargo
- US
- CA
Score: 76/100
Insulation: 40g
Waterproofing: 10,000mm
Breathability: 10,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
Next up we have 686's Infinity Insulated Cargo pants.
Like the Southside above, the Infinity also features fully taped seams (which will be a feature of this top 10, but not typically a feature of pants in this price range) and possess the same amount of waterproofing and breathability in the fabric.
Apart from the appearance (and likely fit), the other major difference for the Infinity is that they are insulated - coming with light 40g of insulation. The only pants with insulation that make this list.
Check out the Score Breakdown For the Infinity
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 3.0 | 21/35 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 3.0 | 15/25 |
VENTING | 5.0 | 5/5 |
GAITERS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
JACKET TO PANTS CONNECTIONS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
POCKETS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
TOTAL | 76/100 |
BEST CHEAP SNOWBOARD PANTS #9
Pant: Burton Cargo
- US
- CA
- UK/EU
Score: 76/100
Insulation: Shell
Waterproofing: 10,000mm
Breathability: 10,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
In at #9, we have the Burton Cargo snowboard pants.
Coming in a little cheaper than the previous two pants, but with all the same features, the Cargo are real value for money for anyone looking for decent performing shell pants that don't do too much damage to the bank account.
Score Breakdown for the Cargo
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 3.0 | 21/35 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 3.0 | 15/25 |
VENTING | 5.0 | 5/5 |
GAITERS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
JACKET TO PANTS CONNECTIONS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
POCKETS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
TOTAL | 76/100 |
BEST CHEAP SNOWBOARD PANTS #8
Pant: Volcom Freakin Snow Chino
- US
- CA
- UK/EU
Score: 77/100
Insulation: Shell
Waterproofing: 15,000mm
Breathability: 15,000g
Seams: Critically Taped
At #8, we have Volcom's Freakin Snow Chino pants.
They are the only pants in this list to have only critically taped and not fully taped seams, but they're also the cheapest on this list and have almost unbelievable waterproofing and fabric breathability for the price.
Score Breakdown for the Freakin Snow Chino
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 4.0 | 28/35 |
SEAM SEALING | 2.5 | 10/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 4.0 | 20/25 |
VENTING | 5.0 | 5/5 |
GAITERS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
JACKET TO PANTS CONNECTIONS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
POCKETS | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL | 77/100 |
BEST CHEAP SNOWBOARD PANTS #7
Pant: DC Relay
- US
- CA
- UK/EU
Score: 82/100
Insulation: Shell
Waterproofing: 15,000mm
Breathability: 10,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
In at #7, we have the DC Relay snowboard pants.
No nonsense snowboard pant that pack way more waterproofing, breathability and functionality than you'd expect for their very moderate price.
Score Breakdown for the Relay
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 4.0 | 28/35 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 3.0 | 15/25 |
VENTING | 5.0 | 5/5 |
GAITERS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
JACKET TO PANTS CONNECTIONS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
POCKETS | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL | 82/100 |
BEST CHEAP SNOWBOARD PANTS #6
Pant: Quiksilver Hiking Path
- US
- CA
- UK/EU
Score: 83/100
Insulation: Shell
Waterproofing: 15,000mm
Breathability: 10,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
Next up at #6, we have Quiksilver's Hiking Path snowboard pants.
They might be at the top of the limit, price-wise, for this list, but they provide so much performance and functionality that they give value well above the average of all the pants I looked at in the price range.
Score Breakdown for the Hiking Path
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 4.0 | 28/35 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 3.0 | 15/25 |
VENTING | 5.0 | 5/5 |
GAITERS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
JACKET TO PANTS CONNECTIONS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
POCKETS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
TOTAL | 83/100 |
BEST CHEAP SNOWBOARD PANTS #5
Pant: DC Division
- US
- CA
- UK/EU
Score: 83/100
Insulation: Shell
Waterproofing: 15,000mm
Breathability: 10,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
Packing all the same waterproofing, breathability and functionality, and the same score, as the hiking path above, the DC Division pants inhabit the higher spot courtesy of being a little lower in price.
Score Breakdown for the Division
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 4.0 | 28/35 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 3.0 | 15/25 |
VENTING | 5.0 | 5/5 |
GAITERS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
JACKET TO PANTS CONNECTIONS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
POCKETS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
TOTAL | 83/100 |
BEST CHEAP SNOWBOARD PANTS #4
Pant: Quiksilver Elmwood
- US
- CA
Score: 83/100
Insulation: Shell
Waterproofing: 15,000mm
Breathability: 10,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
At #4 we have the Quiksilver Elmwood snowboard pants.
Again the score is the same, but the Elmwood gain this spot due to a scarcely believable price for the performance you get.
Score Breakdown for the Elmwood
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 4.0 | 28/35 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 3.0 | 15/25 |
VENTING | 5.0 | 5/5 |
GAITERS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
JACKET TO PANTS CONNECTIONS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
POCKETS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
TOTAL | 83/100 |
BEST CHEAP SNOWBOARD PANTS #3
Pant: DC Code
- US
- CA
- UK/EU
Score: 83/100
Insulation: Shell
Waterproofing: 15,000mm
Breathability: 10,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
Coming in at #3, we have the DC Code snowboard pants.
Featuring the same level or performance and functionality, and at the same price, as the Elmwood above, the decision between the two can be solely based on which you prefer the look of (or on fit and look, if you're trying on in store).
Note that each have multiple color options.
Score Breakdown for the Code
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 4.0 | 28/35 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 3.0 | 15/25 |
VENTING | 5.0 | 5/5 |
GAITERS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
JACKET TO PANTS CONNECTIONS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
POCKETS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
TOTAL | 83/100 |
BEST CHEAP SNOWBOARD PANTS #2
Pant: 686 Dojo
- US
- CA
Score: 85.5/100
Insulation: Shell
Waterproofing: 20,000mm
Breathability: 15,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
At #2 are 686's Dojo snowboard pants.
If you're looking for as much waterproofing as you can get at a price that's way below what you'd pay for probably any other pants with this much waterproofing, then the Dojo are an option you'll wanting to be looking at.
Especially so, if you prefer a more relaxed fit in your pants.
Score Breakdown for the Dojo
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 4.5 | 31.5/35 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 4.0 | 20/25 |
VENTING | 5.0 | 5/5 |
GAITERS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
JACKET TO PANTS CONNECTIONS | 0.0 | 0/5 |
POCKETS | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL | 85.5/100 |
BEST CHEAP SNOWBOARD PANTS #1
Pant: Quiksilver Utility
- US
- CA
- UK/EU
Score: 91.5/100
Insulation: Shell
Waterproofing: 20,000mm
Breathability: 15,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
The price of the Utility was at the edge of the limit, but they also score well above anything else in this list.
In fact they score so well that they made my main Top 20 Snowboard Pants post (which, price-wise, is only limited by a much more generous $400 price ceiling).
The amount of performance and functionality in these pants make them a good choice even for those not on a tighter budget.
Score Breakdown for the Utility
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 4.5 | 31.5/35 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 4.0 | 20/25 |
VENTING | 5.0 | 5/5 |
GAITERS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
JACKET TO PANTS CONNECTIONS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
POCKETS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
TOTAL | 91.5/100 |
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