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Of the 56 insulated snowboard jackets that we considered when making this list.
BEST INSULATED SNOWBOARD JACKET #10
Jacket: Flylow Albert
- US
- CA
Score: 92/100
Insulation: 60g
Insulation Type: Primaloft
Waterproof Rating: 20,000mm
Breathability: 20,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
Starting off the list at #10, we have Flylow’s Albert jacket.
The Albert has a fairly mild-level of insulation for those who want just that little bit more warmth than a shell but nothing too major.
They also feature great waterproofing and breathability - and great functionality as a snowboard jacket in it's features.
Score Breakdown for the Albert
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 4.5 | 27/30 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 4.0 | 20/25 |
POWDER SKIRT | 5.0 | 5/5 |
VENTING | 5.0 | 5/5 |
HOOD | 5.0 | 5/5 |
JACKET TO PANTS CONNECTIONS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
POCKETS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 92/100 |
BEST INSULATED SNOWBOARD JACKET #9
Jacket: Volcom TDS 2L Gore-Tex
- US
- CA
Score: 93/100
Insulation: 40g
Insulation Type: Quilted Low-Loft Insulation
Waterproof Rating: 28,000mm
Breathability: 20,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
Next up we have Volcom's TDS Gore-Tex.
The TDS Gore-Tex provides light weight insulation with a highly waterproof and breathable shell to help keep you dry and warm on those colder days on the hill.
Score Breakdown for the TDS Gore-Tex
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 5.0 | 30/30 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 4.0 | 20/25 |
POWDER SKIRT | 4.0 | 4/5 |
VENTING | 5.0 | 5/5 |
HOOD | 5.0 | 5/5 |
JACKET TO PANTS CONNECTIONS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
POCKETS | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 93/100 |
BEST INSULATED SNOWBOARD JACKET #8
Jacket: Oakley Sub Temp RC Gore-Tex
- US
- CA
Score: 93/100
Insulation: 80g
Insulation Type: Synthetic
Waterproof Rating: 28,000mm
Breathability: 20,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
At #8 is the Oakley Sub Temp RC Gore-Tex.
The Sub Temp RC Gore-Tex provides plenty of warmth for those cold days when even layering doesn't cut it - or used as your one layer on top of your baselayer on those moderately cold days.
Like most on this list it also features Gore-Tex, giving you all the waterproofing and breathability most will ever need.
Score Breakdown for the Sub Temp RC Gore-Tex
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 5.0 | 30/30 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 4.0 | 20/25 |
POWDER SKIRT | 4.0 | 4/5 |
VENTING | 5.0 | 5/5 |
HOOD | 5.0 | 5/5 |
JACKET TO PANTS CONNECTIONS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
POCKETS | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 93/100 |
BEST INSULATED SNOWBOARD JACKET #7
Jacket: Armada x evo Romer Gore-Tex 2L
- US
- CA
Score: 93/100
Insulation: 40g
Insulation Type: 90% Recycled Polyfill Insulation
Waterproof Rating: 28,000mm
Breathability: 20,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
Next up, we have Armada's Rome Gore-Tex jacket.
A great option for those looking for just a bit of insulation in their jacket, but not too much. Like 8/10 jackets in this list, it also features Gore-Tex.
Score Breakdown for the Romer Gore-Tex
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 5.0 | 30/30 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 4.0 | 20/25 |
POWDER SKIRT | 4.0 | 4/5 |
VENTING | 5.0 | 5/5 |
HOOD | 5.0 | 5/5 |
JACKET TO PANTS CONNECTIONS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
POCKETS | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 93/100 |
BEST INSULATED SNOWBOARD JACKET #6
Jacket: Volcom DUA Insulated Gore-Tex
- US
- CA
Score: 93/100
Insulation: 80g body | 60g sleeve
Insulation Type: Synthetic Low-Loft
Waterproof Rating: 28,000mm
Breathability: 20,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
New for 2023, Volcom have brought out the Dua - which comes in both a shell and an insulated version. The insulated version here gives you 80g of insulation in the body of the jacket and 60g in the sleeves, giving you a mid-level amount of insulation to keep you warm for all but the very coldest days.
The Dua is the least expensive jacket in this list and really reasonably priced for a Gore-Tex jacket. In fact, it's less than the average price of all 56 jackets that I rated, yet scores better than all but 5 of them.
Score Breakdown for the DUA Insulated Gore-Tex
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 5.0 | 30/30 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 4.0 | 20/25 |
POWDER SKIRT | 4.0 | 4/5 |
VENTING | 5.0 | 5/5 |
HOOD | 5.0 | 5/5 |
JACKET TO PANTS CONNECTIONS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
POCKETS | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 93/100 |
BEST INSULATED SNOWBOARD JACKET #5
Jacket: 686 Hydra Down Thermagraph Gore-Tex
- US
- CA
Score: 94/100
Insulation: 600 Fill power with 686s Thermagraph® Body Mapping Insulation System
Insulation Type: 100% Responsible Down
Waterproof Rating: 28,000mm
Breathability: 20,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
Next up at #5 we have 686's Hydra Down Thermagraph jacket.
This is the only down option in this list, the Hydra Down is great for those who need high levels of insulation - those who are riding in really cold temperatures and/or run super cold.
Most down options that also offer good waterproofing come in at higher than the $500 limit set for this list, so this is a great way to get a highly waterproof down jacket, great functionality for snowboarding, for sub500.
Score Breakdown for the Hydra Down Thermagraph Gore-Tex
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 5.0 | 30/30 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 4.0 | 20/25 |
POWDER SKIRT | 4.0 | 4/5 |
VENTING | 5.0 | 5/5 |
HOOD | 5.0 | 5/5 |
JACKET TO PANTS CONNECTIONS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
POCKETS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 94/100 |
BEST INSULATED SNOWBOARD JACKET #4
Jacket: 686 Gore-Tex Core Insulated
- US
- CA
Score: 94/100
Insulation: 60g
Insulation Type: 85% Recycled Synthetic
Waterproof Rating: 28,000mm
Breathability: 20,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
Coming in at #4, the Core Insulated Gore-Tex gives you plenty of warmth but at the same time is really waterproof and breathable. And on top of that gives you all the features you would expect from a snowboard jacket. The Core also comes in a shell version, for those that don't want the extra insulation.
Another lower price option, being the 2nd lowest priced option in this list.
Score Breakdown for the Gore-Tex Core Insulated
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 5.0 | 30/30 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 4.0 | 20/25 |
POWDER SKIRT | 4.0 | 4/5 |
VENTING | 5.0 | 5/5 |
HOOD | 5.0 | 5/5 |
JACKET TO PANTS CONNECTIONS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
POCKETS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 94/100 |
BEST INSULATED SNOWBOARD JACKET #3
Jacket: Burton AK Swash 2L Gore-Tex
- US
- CA
- UK/EU
Score: 95/100
Insulation: 60g Body
Insulation Type: Primaloft Silver Insulation
Waterproof Rating: 28,000mm
Breathability: 20,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
With a mid-level of insulation, Burton’s first of two offerings in this list, makes use of a 2 layer Gore-Tex construction for a high level of waterproofing and breathability.
It's the priciest of the two Burton Jackets on this list, and most expensive overall of the top 10, but a great option if you've got the budget for it/like the style (like most jackets in this list it comes in several different colorways).
Score Breakdown for the AK Swash 2L Gore-Tex
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 5.0 | 30/30 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 4.0 | 20/25 |
POWDER SKIRT | 5.0 | 5/5 |
VENTING | 5.0 | 5/5 |
HOOD | 5.0 | 5/5 |
JACKET TO PANTS CONNECTIONS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
POCKETS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 95/100 |
BEST INSULATED SNOWBOARD JACKET #2
Jacket: Burton Gore-Tex 2L Pillowline
- US
- CA
- UK/EU
Score: 95/100
Insulation: 80g
Insulation Type: ThermacoreECO insulation
Waterproof Rating: 28,000mm
Breathability: 20,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
Next up we have the Burton Gore-Tex Pillowline.
This 2L Gore-Tex jacket features a mid-level amount of insulation and all the waterproofing and breathability you would expect from Gore-Tex.
It's also really affordable, coming in at a less than average price for those in the top 10 (still a little more than the average of all 56 jackets that I looked at, but for the performance you get, really reasonably priced) and is the 4th lowest priced in this list.
Score Breakdown for the Pillowline
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 5.0 | 30/30 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 4.0 | 20/25 |
POWDER SKIRT | 5.0 | 5/5 |
VENTING | 5.0 | 5/5 |
HOOD | 5.0 | 5/5 |
JACKET TO PANTS CONNECTIONS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
POCKETS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 95/100 |
BEST INSULATED SNOWBOARD JACKET #1
Jacket: DC Recon
- US
- CA
Score: 96.5/100
Insulation: 40g Body
Insulation Type: Primaloft
Waterproof Rating: 45,000mm
Breathability: 30,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
And finally at #1 we have the DC Recon jacket.
With a list dominated by Gore-Tex jackets, we finish off with a non Gore-Tex option. But it’s still super waterproof and breathable (assuming you take their ratings at face value) and offers a light level of insulation for those that want a bit of warmth but not too much.
Score Breakdown for the DC Recon
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 5.0 | 30/30 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 4.5 | 22.5/25 |
POWDER SKIRT | 4.0 | 4/5 |
VENTING | 5.0 | 5/5 |
HOOD | 5.0 | 5/5 |
JACKET TO PANTS CONNECTIONS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
POCKETS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 96.5/100 |
The 10 jackets below are what I consider to be the best insulated snowboard jackets for men for 2021-22.
As per Snowboarding Profiles tradition each jacket will receive a score out of 100.
Price hasn’t been taken into account in this list except that all the Jackets are less than 500 dollars.
The level of insulation hasn’t been scored, because everyone likes different levels of warmth – but the level of insulation has been noted for each jacket.
Compared to Other Jackets
Check out the stats below for all of the insulated snowboard jackets that I considered when making this list.
Note: that this list is based on specs only and not by personal experience with these jackets. So this is only going by taking the given specs at their face-value. Style, fit durability and weight haven’t been taken into account.
O.k. let’s get going with the top 10!
BEST INSULATED SNOWBOARD JACKET #10
Jacket: Dakine Reach
- US
- CA
Score: 86/100
Insulation: 60g
Insulation Type: Thermogreen® Thermore ECODOWN-FE 60 HL
Waterproof Rating: 20,000mm
Breathability: 20,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
Starting out the list in #10 we have Dakine's Reach Insulated jacket.
With a mid-level of warmth and great waterproofing and breathability, the Reach is a great option for those who see cold conditions but don't see extremely cold conditions and don't want to layer. Or for those who see cold and sometimes really cold conditions - and can layer on the really cold days.
Score Breakdown for the Reach
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 4.5 | 27/30 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 4.0 | 20/25 |
POWDER SKIRT | 4.0 | 4/5 |
VENTING | 5.0 | 5/5 |
HOOD | 5.0 | 5/5 |
JACKET TO PANTS CONNECTIONS | 0.0 | 0/5 |
POCKETS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 86/100 |
BEST INSULATED SNOWBOARD JACKET #9
Jacket: Helly Hansen Alpha 3.0
- US
- CA
Score: 95/100
Insulation: 100g Body | 80g Sleeves
Insulation Type: Primaloft® Gold for body | Primaloft® Black Hi-Loft for sleeves
Waterproof Rating: 20,000mm
Breathability: 20,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
At #9, we have the Helly Hansen Alpha 3.0.
With a relatively high level of insulation the Alpha 3.0 is a really good option for those who see some pretty cold days and want their jacket to do most of their warming.
Also boasts high levels of waterproofing and breathability as well as functionality.
Score Breakdown for the Alpha 3.0
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 4.5 | 27/30 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 4.0 | 20/25 |
POWDER SKIRT | 5.0 | 5/5 |
VENTING | 5.0 | 5/5 |
HOOD | 5.0 | 5/5 |
JACKET TO PANTS CONNECTIONS | 0.0 | 0/5 |
POCKETS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 87/100 |
BEST INSULATED SNOWBOARD JACKET #8
Jacket: 686 Hydra Thermagraph
- US
- CA
Score: 88.5/100
Insulation: 120g
Insulation Type: Thermagraph™ Body Mapping Insulation System Using 120g infiLOFT Clo® Eco Vivo 93% Recycled Insulation
Waterproof Rating: 20,000mm
Breathability: 15,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
At #8 is have 686's Hydra Thermagraph.
The Hydra Thermagraph has a good amount of insulation and that insulation is placed in all the right areas that need the most warmth.
It is also the lowest priced option in this list, a bit below the average price of the all the jackets rated for this list - and well below the average of those that made the top 10 here.
Score Breakdown for the Hydra Thermagraph
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 4.5 | 27/30 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 3.5 | 17.5/25 |
POWDER SKIRT | 4.0 | 4/5 |
VENTING | 5.0 | 5/5 |
HOOD | 5.0 | 5/5 |
JACKET TO PANTS CONNECTIONS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
POCKETS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 88.5/100 |
BEST INSULATED SNOWBOARD JACKET #7
Jacket: Flylow Albert
- US
- CA
Score: 89.5/100
Insulation: 60g
Insulation Type: Primaloft Black Eco
Waterproof Rating: 20,000mm
Breathability: 30,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
Next, in at #7, we have Flylow’s Albert jacket.
The Albert has a fairly mild-level of insulation for those who want just that little bit more warmth than a shell but nothing too major.
They also feature great waterproofing and breathability - and nice to see that extra breathability on an insulated jacket, for those times when things get a bit sweaty.
Score Breakdown for the Albert
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 4.5 | 27/30 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 4.5 | 22.5/25 |
POWDER SKIRT | 5.0 | 5/5 |
VENTING | 5.0 | 5/5 |
HOOD | 5.0 | 5/5 |
JACKET TO PANTS CONNECTIONS | 0.0 | 0/5 |
POCKETS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 89.5/100 |
BEST INSULATED SNOWBOARD JACKET #6
Jacket: Burton Gore-Tex 2L Pillowline
- US
- CA
- UK/EU
Score: 90/100
Insulation: 80g
Insulation Type: ThermacoreECO insulation
Waterproof Rating: 28,000mm
Breathability: 20,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
Next up we have the Burton Gore-Tex Pillowline.
This 2L Gore-Tex jacket features a mid-level amount of insulation and all the waterproofing and breathability you would expect from Gore-Tex.
Score Breakdown for the Pillowline
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 5.0 | 30/30 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 4.0 | 20/25 |
POWDER SKIRT | 5.0 | 5/5 |
VENTING | 5.0 | 5/5 |
HOOD | 5.0 | 5/5 |
JACKET TO PANTS CONNECTIONS | 0.0 | 0/5 |
POCKETS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 90/100 |
BEST INSULATED SNOWBOARD JACKET #4
Jacket: 686 Hydra Down Thermagraph Gore-Tex
- US
- CA
Score: 94/100
Insulation: 600 Fill power with 686s Thermagraph® Body Mapping Insulation System
Insulation Type: 100% Responsible Down
Waterproof Rating: 28,000mm
Breathability: 20,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
Next up at #4 we have 686's Hydra Down Thermagraph jacket.
This is the only down option in this list, the Hydra Down is great for those who need high levels of insulation - those who are riding in really cold temperatures and/or run super cold.
Score Breakdown for the Hydra Down Thermagraph Gore-Tex
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 5.0 | 30/30 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 4.0 | 20/25 |
POWDER SKIRT | 4.0 | 4/5 |
VENTING | 5.0 | 5/5 |
HOOD | 5.0 | 5/5 |
JACKET TO PANTS CONNECTIONS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
POCKETS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 94/100 |
BEST INSULATED SNOWBOARD JACKET #5
Jacket: Patagonia Insulated Powder Bowl
- US
- CA
Score: 94/100
Insulation: 100g Body | 60g Sleeves
Insulation Type: Thermogreen® 100% polyester (90% recycled)
Waterproof Rating: 28,000mm
Breathability: 20,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
In at #5, we have the Patagonia Insulated Powder Bowl (also comes in a non-insulated version).
It might be the most expensive jacket on this list, but it’s by no means the most expensive going around (I didn’t consider any jackets over $500 for this list). And you get some great performance off this jacket and a generous amount of insulation for those that ride in colder conditions or run cold.
Score Breakdown for the Patagonia Insulated Powder Bowl
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 5.0 | 30/30 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 4.0 | 20/25 |
POWDER SKIRT | 4.0 | 4/5 |
VENTING | 5.0 | 5/5 |
HOOD | 5.0 | 5/5 |
JACKET TO PANTS CONNECTIONS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
POCKETS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 94/100 |
BEST INSULATED SNOWBOARD JACKET #3
Jacket: Volcom L Insulated Gore-Tex
- US
- CA
- UK/EU
Score: 94/100
Insulation: 80g Body | 60g Sleeves
Insulation Type: Low Loft Polyfill
Waterproof Rating: 28,000mm
Breathability: 20,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
The Volcom L Insulated (which also comes in a shell version) is the 2nd lowest priced jacket on this list offers a good level of insulation in addition to the waterproofing and breathability benefits of Gore-Tex, plus plenty of functionality – all for a really reasonable price-tag, especially for Gore-Tex.
Score Breakdown for the L Insulated Gore-Tex
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 5.0 | 30/30 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 4.0 | 20/25 |
POWDER SKIRT | 4.0 | 4/5 |
VENTING | 5.0 | 5/5 |
HOOD | 5.0 | 5/5 |
JACKET TO PANTS CONNECTIONS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
POCKETS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 94/100 |
BEST INSULATED SNOWBOARD JACKET #2
Jacket: Burton AK Swash 2L Gore-Tex
- US
- CA
- UK/EU
Score: 95/100
Insulation: 60g Body
Insulation Type: Primaloft Silver Insulation
Waterproof Rating: 28,000mm
Breathability: 20,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
With a fairly mild-level of insulation, Burton’s second of 2 offerings in this list, makes use of a 2 layer Gore-Tex construction for a high level of waterproofing and breathability.
It's the priciest of the two Burton Jackets on this list, and 3rd= most expensive overall of the top 10, but a great option if you've got the budget for it/like the style.
Score Breakdown for the AK Swash 2L Gore-Tex
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 5.0 | 30/30 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 4.0 | 20/25 |
POWDER SKIRT | 5.0 | 5/5 |
VENTING | 5.0 | 5/5 |
HOOD | 5.0 | 5/5 |
JACKET TO PANTS CONNECTIONS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
POCKETS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 95/100 |
BEST INSULATED SNOWBOARD JACKET #1
Jacket: DC Company
- US
- CA
Score: 96.5/100
Insulation: 40g Body | 40g Sleeves
Insulation Type: 3M™ Thinsulate™ Type M™
Waterproof Rating: 45,000mm
Breathability: 30,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
And finally at #1 we have the DC Company jacket.
With a list dominated by Gore-Tex jackets, we finish off with a non Gore-Tex option. But it’s still super waterproof and breathable (assuming you take their ratings at face value) and offers a light level of insulation for those that want a bit of warmth but not too much.
Score Breakdown for the DC Company
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 5.0 | 30/30 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 4.5 | 22.5/25 |
POWDER SKIRT | 4.0 | 4/5 |
VENTING | 5.0 | 5/5 |
HOOD | 5.0 | 5/5 |
JACKET TO PANTS CONNECTIONS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
POCKETS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 96.5/100 |
Thanks for Reading
Thanks for checking out my top 10 insulated snowboard jackets for 2021-22. I hope this post has given you some options and helped with your decision.
The 10 jackets below are what I consider to be the best insulated snowboard jackets for men for 2020-21.
As per Snowboarding Profiles tradition each jacket will receive a score out of 100.
Price hasn’t been taken into account in this list except that all the Jackets are less than 500 dollars.
The level of insulation hasn’t been scored, because everyone likes different levels of warmth – but the level of insulation has been noted for each jacket.
Compared to Other Jackets
Check out the stats below for all of the insulated snowboard jackets that I considered when making this list.
Note: that this list is based on specs only and not by personal experience with these jackets. So this is only going by taking the given specs at their face-value. Style, fit durability and weight haven’t been taken into account.
O.k. let’s get going with the top 10!
BEST INSULATED SNOWBOARD JACKET #10
Jacket: Volcom TDS 2L Gore-Tex
Price: $395
Score: 93/100
Insulation: 40g
Insulation Type: Low Loft TDS (Thermal Defense System)
Waterproof Rating: 28,000mm
Breathability: 20,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
Starting out the list in #10 we have Volcom's TDS 2L Gore-Tex jacket.
Featuring Gore-Tex, the TDS is a highly waterproof and breathable jacket.
Whilst 40g of insulation doesn't sound like a lot, Volcom rate this as 8/11 on their warmness scale - so it might be warmer than that 40g suggests.
Score Breakdown for the Volcom TDS Gore-Tex
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 5.0 | 30/30 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 4.0 | 20/25 |
POWDER SKIRT | 4.0 | 4/5 |
VENTING | 5.0 | 5/5 |
HOOD | 5.0 | 5/5 |
JACKET TO PANTS CONNECTIONS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
POCKETS | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 93/100 |
BEST INSULATED SNOWBOARD JACKET #9
Jacket: Volcom Ten Insulated Gore-Tex
Price: $330
Score: 93/100
Insulation: 80g Body | 60g Sleeves
Insulation Type: Low Loft Polyfill
Waterproof Rating: 28,000mm
Breathability: 20,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
Next, in at #9, we have Volcom’s Ten Insulated jacket.
New for 2021, the Ten offers up a good amount of insulation in a highly waterproof Gore-Tex option. That and a host of functionality make this jacket, slightly cheaper than the above, a great option.
Score Breakdown for the Ten Inuslated
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 5.0 | 30/30 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 4.0 | 20/25 |
POWDER SKIRT | 4.0 | 4/5 |
VENTING | 5.0 | 5/5 |
HOOD | 5.0 | 5/5 |
JACKET TO PANTS CONNECTIONS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
POCKETS | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 93/100 |
BEST INSULATED SNOWBOARD JACKET #8
Jacket: Volcom L Insulated Gore-Tex
Price: $290
Score: 93/100
Insulation: 80g Body | 60g Sleeves
Insulation Type: Low Loft Polyfill
Waterproof Rating: 28,000mm
Breathability: 20,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
The Volcom L Insulated (which also comes in a shell version) is the lowest equal priced jacket on this list offers a good level of insulation in addition to the waterproofing and breathability benefits of Gore-Tex, plus plenty of functionality – all for a really reasonable price-tag, especially for Gore-Tex.
Score Breakdown for the L Insulated Gore-Tex
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 5.0 | 30/30 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 4.0 | 20/25 |
POWDER SKIRT | 4.0 | 4/5 |
VENTING | 5.0 | 5/5 |
HOOD | 5.0 | 5/5 |
JACKET TO PANTS CONNECTIONS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
POCKETS | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 93/100 |
BEST INSULATED SNOWBOARD JACKET #7
Jacket: Patagonia Insulated Powder Bowl
Price: $479
Score: 94/100
Insulation: 100g Body | 60g Sleeves
Insulation Type: Thermogreen® 100% polyester (90% recycled)
Waterproof Rating: 28,000mm
Breathability: 20,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
In at #7, we have the Patagonia Insulated Powder Bowl (also comes in a non-insulated version).
It might be the most expensive jacket on this list, but it’s by no means the most expensive going around (I didn’t consider any jackets over $500 for this list). And you get some great performance off this jacket and a generous amount of insulation for those that ride in colder conditions or run cold.
Score Breakdown for the Patagonia Insulated Powder Bowl
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 5.0 | 30/30 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 4.0 | 20/25 |
POWDER SKIRT | 4.0 | 4/5 |
VENTING | 5.0 | 5/5 |
HOOD | 5.0 | 5/5 |
JACKET TO PANTS CONNECTIONS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
POCKETS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 94/100 |
BEST INSULATED SNOWBOARD JACKET #6
Jacket: Burton Banshey 2L Gore-Tex
Price: $429
Score: 94/100
Insulation: 60g Body
Insulation Type: THERMOLITE® Low-bulk (40% recycled content)
Waterproof Rating: 28,000mm
Breathability: 20,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
Next up we have the Bansey 2L Gore-Tex. New for 2021, the Banshey also comes in a 3L version (but that's priced too high for this list).
For most the 2L version will offer more than enough performance and is over $100 cheaper than the 3L version.
Score Breakdown for the Banshey
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 5.0 | 30/30 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 4.0 | 20/25 |
POWDER SKIRT | 4.0 | 4/5 |
VENTING | 5.0 | 5/5 |
HOOD | 5.0 | 5/5 |
JACKET TO PANTS CONNECTIONS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
POCKETS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 94/100 |
BEST INSULATED SNOWBOARD JACKET #5
Jacket: 686 Hydra Down Thermagraph Gore-Tex
Price: $379
Score: 94/100
Insulation: 600 Fill power with 686s Thermagraph® Body Mapping Insulation System
Insulation Type: 100% Goose Down
Waterproof Rating: 28,000mm
Breathability: 20,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
Coming in at #5, we have 686's Hydra Down Thermagraph jacket. The only down option in this list, the Hydra Down is great for those who need high levels of insulation - those who are riding in really cold temperatures and/or run really cold.
Score Breakdown for the Hydra Down Thermagraph Gore-Tex
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 5.0 | 30/30 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 4.0 | 20/25 |
POWDER SKIRT | 4.0 | 4/5 |
VENTING | 5.0 | 5/5 |
HOOD | 5.0 | 5/5 |
JACKET TO PANTS CONNECTIONS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
POCKETS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 94/100 |
BEST INSULATED SNOWBOARD JACKET #4
Jacket: Burton AK Swash 2L Gore-Tex
Price: $429
Score: 95/100
Insulation: 60g Body
Insulation Type: Primaloft Silver Insulation
Waterproof Rating: 28,000mm
Breathability: 20,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
With a mid-level of insulation, Burton’s second of 4 offerings in this list, makes use of a 2 layer Gore-Tex construction for a high level of waterproofing and breathability.
It's the priciest of the Burton Jackets on this list, and 2nd= most expensive overall on this list, but a great option if you've got the budget for it/like the style.
Score Breakdown for the AK Swash 2L Gore-Tex
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 5.0 | 30/30 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 4.0 | 20/25 |
POWDER SKIRT | 5.0 | 5/5 |
VENTING | 5.0 | 5/5 |
HOOD | 5.0 | 5/5 |
JACKET TO PANTS CONNECTIONS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
POCKETS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 95/100 |
BEST INSULATED SNOWBOARD JACKET #3
Jacket: Burton Breach Gore-Tex
Price: $329
Score: 95/100
Insulation: 80g Body | 60g Sleeves
Insulation Type: 40% Recycled Content Low Bulk THERMOLITE®
Waterproof Rating: 28,000mm
Breathability: 20,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
At #5, we have Burton's Breach Gore-Tex. Like most on this list, the Breach makes use of Gore-Tex to provide great waterproofing and breathability. It provides a mid level of insulation. It comes in a good bit cheaper than the first 2 Burton options on this list too.
Score Breakdown for the Burton Breach
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 5.0 | 30/30 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 4.0 | 20/25 |
POWDER SKIRT | 5.0 | 5/5 |
VENTING | 5.0 | 5/5 |
HOOD | 5.0 | 5/5 |
JACKET TO PANTS CONNECTIONS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
POCKETS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 95/100 |
BEST INSULATED SNOWBOARD JACKET #2
Jacket: Burton Radial Gore-Tex Insulated
Price: $289
Score: 95/100
Insulation: 80g Body | 60g Sleeves
Insulation Type: 40% Recycled Content Low Bulk THERMOLITE®
Waterproof Rating: 28,000mm
Breathability: 20,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
The Radial Gore-Tex Insulated (also comes in a shell version) is the #2 jacket this year.
It comes with a really friendly price-tag, considering the features and performance. It's the cheapest of the Burton jackets in this list and the equal cheapest overall. And a very good price for a Gore-Tex jacket too.
Score Breakdown for the Radial Gore-Tex Insulated
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 5.0 | 30/30 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 4.0 | 20/25 |
POWDER SKIRT | 5.0 | 5/5 |
VENTING | 5.0 | 5/5 |
HOOD | 5.0 | 5/5 |
JACKET TO PANTS CONNECTIONS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
POCKETS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 95/100 |
BEST INSULATED SNOWBOARD JACKET #1
Jacket: DC Company
Price: $349
Score: 96.5/100
Insulation: 40g Body | 40g Sleeves
Insulation Type: 3M™ Thinsulate™ Type M™
Waterproof Rating: 45,000mm
Breathability: 30,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
And finally at #1 we have the DC Company jacket.
With a list dominated by Gore-Tex jackets, we finish off with a non Gore-Tex option. But it’s still super waterproof and breathable (assuming you take their ratings at face value) and offers a light level of insulation for those that want a bit of warmth but not too much.
Score Breakdown for the DC Company
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 5.0 | 30/30 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 4.5 | 22.5/25 |
POWDER SKIRT | 4.0 | 4/5 |
VENTING | 5.0 | 5/5 |
HOOD | 5.0 | 5/5 |
JACKET TO PANTS CONNECTIONS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
POCKETS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 96.5/100 |
Thanks for Reading
Thanks for checking out my top 10 insulated snowboard jackets for 2019-20. I hope this post has given you some options and helped with your decision.
The 10 jackets below are what I consider to be the best insulated snowboard jackets for men for 2019-20.
As per Snowboarding Profiles tradition each jacket will receive a score out of 100.
Price hasn’t been taken into account in this list except that all the Jackets are less than 500 dollars.
The level of insulation hasn’t been scored, because everyone likes different levels of warmth – but the level of insulation has been noted for each jacket.
Compared to Other Jackets
Check out the stats below for all of the insulated snowboard jackets that I considered when making this list.
Note: that this list is based on specs only and not by personal experience with these jackets. So this is only going by taking the given specs at their face-value. Style, fit durability and weight haven’t been taken into account.
O.k. let’s get going with the top 10!
BEST INSULATED SNOWBOARD JACKET #10
Jacket: 686 Hydrastash Reservoir
Price: $349
Score: 91/100
Insulation: 80g Body | 60g Sleeves | 40g Hood
Insulation Type: Polyfill
Waterproof Rating: 20,000mm
Breathability: 15,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
Starting off the list in #10, we have 686’s Hydrastash Resevoir Jacket.
The Hydrastash Reservoir offers really decent waterprooding and breathability and mid-level warmth.
But the most unique thing about this jacket is the built in reservoir for holding water. This is a really interesting concept and great for anyone who needs water on the slopes but doesn’t want to have to carry a backpack or bottle.
Score Breakdown for the Hydrastash Reservoir
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 4.5 | 27/30 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 4.0 | 20/25 |
POWDER SKIRT | 4.0 | 4/5 |
VENTING | 5.0 | 5/5 |
HOOD | 5.0 | 5/5 |
JACKET TO PANTS CONNECTIONS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
POCKETS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 91/100 |
BEST INSULATED SNOWBOARD JACKET #9
Jacket: Volcom TDS 2L Gore-Tex
Price: $375
Score: 95.5/100
Insulation: 40g
Insulation Type: Low Loft TDS (Thermal Defense System)
Waterproof Rating: 25,000mm
Breathability: 20,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
Next we have Volcom's TDS 2L Gore-Tex jacket.
Featuring Gore-Tex, the TDS is a highly waterproof and breathable jacket.
Whilst 40g of insulation doesn't sound like a lot, Volcom rate this as 8/11 on their warmness scale - so it might be warmer than that 40g suggests.
Score Breakdown for the Volcom TDS Gore-Tex
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 5.0 | 30/30 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 4.5 | 22.5/25 |
POWDER SKIRT | 4.0 | 4/5 |
VENTING | 5.0 | 5/5 |
HOOD | 5.0 | 5/5 |
JACKET TO PANTS CONNECTIONS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
POCKETS | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 95.5/100 |
BEST INSULATED SNOWBOARD JACKET #8
Jacket: Volcom L Insulated Gore-Tex
Price: $280
Score: 95.5/100
Insulation: 80g Body | 60g Sleeves
Insulation Type: Low-Loft
Waterproof Rating: 28,000mm
Breathability: 20,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
The Volcom L Insulated (which also comes in a shell version) is the lowest priced jacket on this list offers a good level of insulation in addition to the waterproofing and breathability benefits of Gore-Tex, plus plenty of functionality – all for a really reasonable price-tag, especially for Gore-Tex.
Score Breakdown for the L Insulated Gore-Tex
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 5.0 | 30/30 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 4.5 | 22.5/25 |
POWDER SKIRT | 4.0 | 4/5 |
VENTING | 5.0 | 5/5 |
HOOD | 5.0 | 5/5 |
JACKET TO PANTS CONNECTIONS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
POCKETS | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 95.5/100 |
BEST INSULATED SNOWBOARD JACKET #7
Jacket: Patagonia Insulated Powder Bowl
Price: $479
Score: 96.5/100
Insulation: 100g Body | 60g Sleeves
Insulation Type: Thermogreen® 100% polyester (90% recycled)
Waterproof Rating: 28,000mm
Breathability: 20,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
In at #7, we have the Patagonia Insulated Powder Bowl (also comes in a non-insulated version).
It might be the most expensive jacket on this list, but it’s by no means the most expensive going around (I didn’t consider any jackets over $500 for this list). And you get some great performance off this jacket and a generous amount of insulation for those that ride in colder conditions or run cold.
Score Breakdown for the Patagonia Insulated Powder Bowl
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 5.0 | 30/30 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 4.5 | 22.5/25 |
POWDER SKIRT | 4.0 | 4/5 |
VENTING | 5.0 | 5/5 |
HOOD | 5.0 | 5/5 |
JACKET TO PANTS CONNECTIONS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
POCKETS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 96.5/100 |
BEST INSULATED SNOWBOARD JACKET #6
Jacket: The North Face Powder Guide
Price: $399
Score: 96.5/100
Insulation: 100g Body | 80g Sleeves | 80g Hood
Insulation Type: PrimaLoft® Black 60% Recycled Polyester
Waterproof Rating: 28,000mm
Breathability: 20,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
It's the 3rd most expensive on this list, so not for the low budget, but The North Face Powder Guide boasts just about everything you could ask for in a snowboarding jacket, including a healthy level of insulation for those that like their jackets toasty warm - and great waterproofing, breathability and functionality.
Score Breakdown for the Powder Guide
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 5.0 | 30/30 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 4.5 | 22.5/25 |
POWDER SKIRT | 4.0 | 4/5 |
VENTING | 5.0 | 5/5 |
HOOD | 5.0 | 5/5 |
JACKET TO PANTS CONNECTIONS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
POCKETS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 96.5/100 |
BEST INSULATED SNOWBOARD JACKET #5
Jacket: Burton AK Swash 2L Gore-Tex
Price: $429
Score: 97.5/100
Insulation: 60g Body
Insulation Type: Primaloft Silver Insulation
Waterproof Rating: 28,000mm
Breathability: 20,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
With a mid-level of insulation, Burton’s first of 3 offerings in this list, makes use of a 2 layer Gore-Tex construction for a high level of waterproofing and breathability.
It's the priciest of the Burton Jackets on this list, and 2nd most expensive overall, but a great option if you've got the budget for it/like the style.
Score Breakdown for the AK Swash 2L Gore-Tex
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 5.0 | 30/30 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 4.5 | 22.5/25 |
POWDER SKIRT | 5.0 | 5/5 |
VENTING | 5.0 | 5/5 |
HOOD | 5.0 | 5/5 |
JACKET TO PANTS CONNECTIONS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
POCKETS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 97.5/100 |
BEST INSULATED SNOWBOARD JACKET #4
Jacket: Burton Breach Gore-Tex
Price: $329
Score: 97.5/100
Insulation: 80g Body | 60g Sleeves
Insulation Type: 40% Recycled Content THERMOLITE®
Waterproof Rating: 28,000mm
Breathability: 20,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
At #5, we have Burton's Breach Gore-Tex. Like most on this list, the Breach makes use of Gore-Tex to provide great waterproofing and breathability. It provides a mid level of insulation.
Score Breakdown for the Burton Breach
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 5.0 | 30/30 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 4.5 | 22.5/25 |
POWDER SKIRT | 5.0 | 5/5 |
VENTING | 5.0 | 5/5 |
HOOD | 5.0 | 5/5 |
JACKET TO PANTS CONNECTIONS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
POCKETS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 97.5/100 |
BEST INSULATED SNOWBOARD JACKET #3
Jacket: Burton Radial Gore-Tex Insulated
Price: $289
Score: 97.5/100
Insulation: 80g Body | 60g Sleeves
Insulation Type: Thermolite (40% recycled)
Waterproof Rating: 28,000mm
Breathability: 20,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
The 3rd of 3 Burton jackets in this list is the Radial Gore-Tex Insulated. It comes with a really friendly price-tag, considering the features and performance. It's the cheapest of the Burton jackets in this list and the 2nd cheapest overall. And a very good price for a Gore-Tex jacket too.
Score Breakdown for the Radial Gore-Tex Insulated
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 5.0 | 30/30 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 4.5 | 22.5/25 |
POWDER SKIRT | 5.0 | 5/5 |
VENTING | 5.0 | 5/5 |
HOOD | 5.0 | 5/5 |
JACKET TO PANTS CONNECTIONS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
POCKETS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 97.5/100 |
BEST INSULATED SNOWBOARD JACKET #2
Jacket: Thirty Two Mullair
Price: $299
Score: 100/100
Insulation Type: 3D Fleece Zonal Warming
Waterproof Rating: 30,000mm
Breathability: 30,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
The 32 Mullair is new for 2020 and if the specs are to be believed it is one serious jacket. That plus all the functionality you want from a snowboarding jacket, and the Mullair is right up there - and at a reasonable price too.
Score Breakdown for the Radial Gore-Tex Insulated
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 5.0 | 30/30 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 5.0 | 25/25 |
POWDER SKIRT | 5.0 | 5/5 |
VENTING | 5.0 | 5/5 |
HOOD | 5.0 | 5/5 |
JACKET TO PANTS CONNECTIONS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
POCKETS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 100/100 |
BEST INSULATED SNOWBOARD JACKET #1
Jacket: DC Company
Price: $349
Score: 100/100
Insulation: 40g Body | 40g Sleeves
Insulation Type: 3M™ Thinsulate™ Type M™
Waterproof Rating: 45,000mm
Breathability: 30,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
With a list dominated by Gore-Tex jackets, we finish off with a non Gore-Tex option. But it’s still super waterproof and breathable (assuming you take their ratings at face value) and offers a light level of insulation for those that want a bit of warmth but not too much.
Score Breakdown for the DC Company
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 5.0 | 30/30 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 5.0 | 25/25 |
POWDER SKIRT | 5.0 | 5/5 |
VENTING | 5.0 | 5/5 |
HOOD | 5.0 | 5/5 |
JACKET TO PANTS CONNECTIONS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
POCKETS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 100/100 |
Thanks for Reading
Thanks for checking out my top 10 insulated snowboard jackets for 2019-20. I hope this post has given you some options and helped with your decision.
The 10 jackets below are what I consider to be the best insulated snowboard jackets for men for 2018-19.
As per Snowboarding Profiles tradition each jacket will receive a score out of 100.
Price hasn’t been taken into account in this list except that all the Jackets are less than 500 dollars.
The level of insulation hasn’t been scored, because everyone likes different levels of warmth – but the level of insulation has been noted for each jacket.
Compared to Other Jackets
Check out the stats below for all of the insulated snowboard jackets that I considered when making this list.
Note that this list is based on specs only and not by personal experience with these jackets. So this is only going by taking the given specs at their face-value. Style, fit durability and weight haven’t been taken into account.
O.k. let’s get going with the top 10!
BEST INSULATED SNOWBOARD JACKET #10
Jacket: 686 Hydrastash Reservoir
Price: $350
Score: 91/100
Insulation: 80g Body | 60g Sleeves | 40g Hood
Insulation Type: Polyfill
Waterproof Rating: 20,000mm
Breathability: 15,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
Starting off the list in #10, we have 686’s Hydrastash Resevoir Jacket.
The Hydrastash Reservoir offers really decent waterprooding and breathability and mid-level warmth.
But the most unique thing about this jacket is the built in reservoir for holding water. This is a really interesting concept and great for anyone who gets really thirsty on the slopes but doesn’t want to have to carry a backpack or bottle.
Score Breakdown for the Hydrastash Reservoir
FACTOR | rating (OUT OF 5) | contribution to final score |
|---|---|---|
Waterproofing | 4.5 | 27/30 |
Seam Sealing | 5.0 | 20/20 |
Breathability | 4.0 | 20/25 |
Powder Skirt | 4.0 | 4/5 |
Venting | 5.0 | 5/5 |
Hood | 5.0 | 5/5 |
Jacket-to-Pants Connections | 5.0 | 5/5 |
Pockets | 5.0 | 5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 91/100 |
BEST INSULATED SNOWBOARD JACKET #9
Jacket: Quiksilver Stretch Fjord
Price: $299
Score: 92/100
Insulation: 60g Body | 40g Sleeves | 40g Hood
Insulation Type: 3M Thinsulate Type M
Waterproof Rating: 20,000mm
Breathability: 15,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
Next we have Quiksilver’s Stretch Fjord Jacket.
With ample waterproofing and decent breathability, the Fjord also offers a mid-to light level of insulation to keep you warrm.
It’s constructed with a stretchy fabric that ensures you have a full range of motion. That plus all the other functionality you would want from a snowboard jacket.
Score Breakdown for the Stretch Fjord
FACTOR | rating (OUT OF 5) | contribution to final score |
|---|---|---|
Waterproofing | 4.5 | 27/30 |
Seam Sealing | 5.0 | 20/20 |
Breathability | 4.0 | 20/25 |
Powder Skirt | 5.0 | 5/5 |
Venting | 5.0 | 5/5 |
Hood | 5.0 | 5/5 |
Jacket-to-Pants Connections | 5.0 | 5/5 |
Pockets | 5.0 | 5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 92/100 |
BEST INSULATED SNOWBOARD JACKET #8
Jacket: Burton Dunmore Gore-Tex
Price: $264
Score: 94.5/100
Insulation: 40g Body | 40g Sleeves
Insulation Type: Thermolite
Waterproof Rating: 28,000mm
Breathability: 20,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
The Dunmore makes use of Gore-Tex for a waterproof breathable shell – backed by lightweight and a light level of insulation to keep you warm, but not too warm.
The hood leaves a bit to be desired but otherwise a great option for supreme waterproofing and mild insulation.
Score Breakdown for the Dunmore Gore-Tex
FACTOR | rating (OUT OF 5) | contribution to final score |
|---|---|---|
Waterproofing | 5.0 | 30/30 |
Seam Sealing | 5.0 | 20/20 |
Breathability | 4.5 | 22.5/25 |
Powder Skirt | 5.0 | 5/5 |
Venting | 5.0 | 5/5 |
Hood | 3.0 | 3/5 |
Jacket-to-Pants Connections | 5.0 | 5/5 |
Pockets | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 94.5/100 |
BEST INSULATED SNOWBOARD JACKET #7
Jacket: Burton AK Swash 2L Gore-Tex
Price: $419
Score: 95.5/100
Insulation: 60g Body
Insulation Type: Primaloft Silver Insulation
Waterproof Rating: 28,000mm
Breathability: 20,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
With a more mid-level of insulation, compared to the Dunmore, Burton’s second offering in this list, again makes use of a 2 layer Gore-Tex construction for a high level of waterproofing and breathability.
If you like things just a little warmer and want a more traditional/technical hood, this might be more your thing.
Score Breakdown for the AK Swash 2L Gore-Tex
FACTOR | rating (OUT OF 5) | contribution to final score |
|---|---|---|
Waterproofing | 5.0 | 30/30 |
Seam Sealing | 5.0 | 20/20 |
Breathability | 4.5 | 22.5/25 |
Powder Skirt | 5.0 | 5/5 |
Venting | 5.0 | 5/5 |
Hood | 5.0 | 5/5 |
Jacket-to-Pants Connections | 5.0 | 5/5 |
Pockets | 3.0 | 3/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 95.5/100 |
BEST INSULATED SNOWBOARD JACKET #6
Jacket: Patagonia Insulated Powder Bowl
Price: $479
Score: 96.5/100
Insulation: 100g Body | 60g Sleeves
Insulation Type: Thermogreen 100% Polyester
Waterproof Rating: 28,000mm
Breathability: 20,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
It might be the second most expensive jacket on this list, but it’s by no means the most expensive going around (I didn’t consider any jackets over $500 for this list). And you get some great performance off this jacket and a good amount of insulation for those that ride in colder conditions.
Score Breakdown for the Patagonia Insulated Powder Bowl
FACTOR | rating (OUT OF 5) | contribution to final score |
|---|---|---|
Waterproofing | 5.0 | 30/30 |
Seam Sealing | 5.0 | 20/20 |
Breathability | 4.5 | 22.5/25 |
Powder Skirt | 4.0 | 4/5 |
Venting | 5.0 | 5/5 |
Hood | 5.0 | 5/5 |
Jacket-to-Pants Connections | 5.0 | 5/5 |
Pockets | 5.0 | 5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 96.5/100 |
BEST INSULATED SNOWBOARD JACKET #5
Jacket: Burton Radial Gore-Tex Insulated
Price: $284
Score: 96.5/100
Insulation: 60g Body | 40g Sleeves | 40g Hood
Insulation Type: Thermolite
Waterproof Rating: 28,000mm
Breathability: 20,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
The 3rd of 3 Burton jackets in this list is the Radial Gore-Tex Insulated (there is also a shell version). It comes with a really friendly price-tag, considering the features and performance. Surprising thing is, this jacket has actually gone down in price compared to last season – something that almost never happens!
Score Breakdown for the Radial Gore-Tex Insulated
FACTOR | rating (OUT OF 5) | contribution to final score |
|---|---|---|
Waterproofing | 5.0 | 30/30 |
Seam Sealing | 5.0 | 20/20 |
Breathability | 4.5 | 22.5/25 |
Powder Skirt | 5.0 | 5/5 |
Venting | 5.0 | 5/5 |
Hood | 5.0 | 5/5 |
Jacket-to-Pants Connections | 5.0 | 5/5 |
Pockets | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 96.5/100 |
BEST INSULATED SNOWBOARD JACKET #4
Jacket: Volcom L Insulated Gore-Tex
Price: $270
Score: 96.5/100
Insulation: 80g Body | 60g Sleeves
Insulation Type: Low-Loft
Waterproof Rating: 28,000mm
Breathability: 20,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
The second lowest priced jacket on this list, the Volcom L Gore-Tex Insulated (which also comes in a shell version) offers a good level of insulation in addition to waterproofing and breathability, plus plenty of functionality – all for a really reasonable price-tag.
Score Breakdown for the L Insulated Gore-Tex
FACTOR | rating (OUT OF 5) | contribution to final score |
|---|---|---|
Waterproofing | 5.0 | 30/30 |
Seam Sealing | 5.0 | 20/20 |
Breathability | 4.5 | 22.5/25 |
Powder Skirt | 5.0 | 5/5 |
Venting | 5.0 | 5/5 |
Hood | 5.0 | 5/5 |
Jacket-to-Pants Connections | 5.0 | 5/5 |
Pockets | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 96.5/100 |
BEST INSULATED SNOWBOARD JACKET #3
Jacket:The North Face Powder Guide
Price: $499
Score: 97.5/100
Insulation: 80g
Insulation Type: Primaloft Silver Insulation
Waterproof Rating: 28,000mm
Breathability: 20,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
It’s the most expensive on this list, and just comes in under the $500 limit I put on the list, but the North Face Powder Guide boasts just about everything you could ask for in a snowboarding jacket, including a healthy level of insulation for those that like their jackets toasty warm.
Score Breakdown for the Powder Guide
FACTOR | rating (OUT OF 5) | contribution to final score |
|---|---|---|
Waterproofing | 5.0 | 30/30 |
Seam Sealing | 5.0 | 20/20 |
Breathability | 4.5 | 22.5/25 |
Powder Skirt | 5.0 | 5/5 |
Venting | 5.0 | 5/5 |
Hood | 5.0 | 5/5 |
Jacket-to-Pants Connections | 5.0 | 5/5 |
Pockets | 5.0 | 5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 97.5/100 |
BEST INSULATED SNOWBOARD JACKET #2
Jacket: 686 Stretch Gore-Tex Zone Thermagraph
Price: $430
Score: 97.5/100
Insulation: 180g
Insulation Type: infiLOFT Insulation
Waterproof Rating: 28,000mm
Breathability: 20,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
If you like your jacket really warm, and like your fabric stretchy, in addition to being super waterproof, breathable and highly functional, then the 686 Stretch Gore-Tex Zone Thermagraph should be on your shortlist.
Score Breakdown for the 686 Stretch Gore-Tex Zone Thermagraph
FACTOR | rating (OUT OF 5) | contribution to final score |
|---|---|---|
Waterproofing | 5.0 | 30/30 |
Seam Sealing | 5.0 | 20/20 |
Breathability | 4.5 | 22.5/25 |
Powder Skirt | 5.0 | 5/5 |
Venting | 5.0 | 5/5 |
Hood | 5.0 | 5/5 |
Jacket-to-Pants Connections | 5.0 | 5/5 |
Pockets | 5.0 | 5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 97.5/100 |
BEST INSULATED SNOWBOARD JACKET #1
Jacket: DC Company SPT
Price: $349
Score: 99/100
Insulation: 40g Body | 40g Sleeves
Insulation Type: 3M Thinsulate Type M
Waterproof Rating: 30,000mm
Breathability: 25,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
With a list dominated by Gore-Tex jackets, we finish off with a non Gore-Tex option. But it’s still super waterproof and breathable and offers a light level of insulation for those that want a bit of warmth but not too much.
Score Breakdown for the DC Company SPT
FACTOR | rating (OUT OF 5) | contribution to final score |
|---|---|---|
Waterproofing | 5.0 | 30/30 |
Seam Sealing | 5.0 | 20/20 |
Breathability | 5.0 | 25/25 |
Powder Skirt | 5.0 | 5/5 |
Venting | 5.0 | 5/5 |
Hood | 5.0 | 5/5 |
Jacket-to-Pants Connections | 5.0 | 5/5 |
Pockets | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 99/100 |
Thanks for Reading
Thanks for checking out my top 10 insulated snowboard jackets for 2018-19. I hope this post has given you some options and helped with your decision.
For the latest season's list, check out the link below.
>>TOP 10 MEN'S INSULATED SNOWBOARD JACKETS (LATEST SEASON)
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