The 10 jackets below are what we consider to be the best insulated snowboard jackets for men for 2023-2024.
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 the 30 insulated snowboard jackets that we considered when making this list.
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BEST INSULATED SNOWBOARD JACKET #10
Jacket: Jones MTn Surf Recycled
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CA
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UK/EU
Score: 88.5/100
Insulation: weight of insulation not published
Insulation Type: 100% Recycled Primaloft
Waterproof Rating: 20,000mm
SEAMS: FULLY TAPED
Breathability: 20,000g
Starting off the list at #10, we have Jones' Mtn Surf Recycled snowboard jacket.
The Mtn Surf Recycled, as the name suggests, is made largely from recycled materials, including 100% recycled insulation, 100% recycled poly liner fabrics and fabric that is stretchy but durable.
As well as having great waterproofing and breathability the Mtn Surf also has great functionality, including all the pockets you could ever need - and nice functional pockets too, like its sleeve pass pocket and minimalist phone pocket.
Score Breakdown for the Mountain Surf
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
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WATERPROOFING | 4.5 | 27/30 |
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 | 0.0 | 0/5 |
POCKETS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 88.5/100 |
BEST INSULATED SNOWBOARD JACKET #9
Jacket: Trew Gear Tatoosh
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CA
Score: 89.5/100
Insulation: 80G BODY / 60G SLEEVES & HOOD)
Insulation Type: High-Loft Synthetic Insulation
Waterproof Rating: 20,000mm
SEAMS: FULLY TAPED
Breathability: 20,000g
Next up at #9 is the Trew Gear Tatoosh snowboard jacket.
This jacket features a medium level of insulation to go with its high-end waterproofing and breathability, assisted by its fully taped seams.
It has a lot of functionality too, including a 3 way adjustable helmet compatible hood, removable powder skirt and a whole host of pockets.
Also notable about this jacket is its 200D-320D heavy weave (which is a strong weave that should add to the jackets durability).
Score Breakdown for the Tatoosh
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
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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 | 5/5 |
POCKETS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 89.5/100 |
BEST INSULATED SNOWBOARD JACKET #8
Jacket: Volcom TDS 2L Gore-Tex
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CA
Score: 93/100
Insulation: 40g
Insulation Type: Quilted Low-Loft Insulation
Waterproof Rating: 28,000mm
SEAMS: FULLY TAPED
Breathability: 20,000g
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.
It's the first of 7 in this list that uses Gore-Tex fabric. And there's a good reason why there's so many - it's a very good fabric for waterproofing and breathability.
Score Breakdown for the TDS Gore-Tex
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
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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: VOLCOM L Insulated GORE-TEX
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CA
Score: 93/100
Insulation: 80g BODY | 60G SLEEVES
Insulation Type: Low Loft PolyfilL
Waterproof Rating: 28,000mm (GORE-TEX)
SEAMS: FULLY TAPED
Breathability: 20,000g (GORE-TEX)
In at #7, we have Volcom's longstanding L Insulated Gore-Tex snowboard jacket.
The L Insulated makes use of Gore-Tex fabric to help with waterproofing and breathability, along with fully taped seams.
It has a host of features that help it to be a highly functional snowboard jacket and has a mid level of insulation - with a little more in the body (80g) than the sleeves (60g).
Score Breakdown for the L Insulated Gore-Tex
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
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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
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CA
Score: 93/100
Insulation: 80g body | 60g sleeve
Insulation Type: Low Loft Polyfill
Waterproof Rating: 28,000mm
Seams: Fully Taped
Breathability: 20,000g
Volcom's Dua Gore Tex 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.
Score Breakdown for the DUA Insulated Gore-Tex
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
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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
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CA
Score: 94/100
Insulation: 600 Fill power with 686's Thermagraph® Body Mapping
Insulation Type: 100% Responsible Down
Waterproof Rating: 28,000mm
Seams: Fully Taped
Breathability: 20,000g
Next up at #5 we have 686's Hydra Down Thermagraph jacket.
As 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 option (maybe the only one?) to get a highly waterproof down jacket with great functionality for snowboarding, for sub 500.
Score Breakdown for the Hydra Down Thermagraph Gore-Tex
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
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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
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CA
Score: 94/100
Insulation: 60g
Insulation Type: 85% Recycled Synthetic
Waterproof Rating: 28,000mm
Seams: Fully Taped
Breathability: 20,000g
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 | |
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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
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CA
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UK/EU
Score: 95/100
Insulation: 60g Body
Insulation Type: Primaloft Silver Insulation
Waterproof Rating: 28,000mm
SEAMS: FULLY TAPED
Breathability: 20,000g
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 equal highest price overall of the list, 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).
The AK Swash also features 200D (high weave for strength) side panels to add to its durability.
Score Breakdown for the AK Swash 2L Gore-Tex
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
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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
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CA
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UK/EU
Score: 95/100
Insulation: 80g
Insulation Type: ThermacoreECO insulation
Waterproof Rating: 28,000mm
SEAMS: FULLY TAPED
Breathability: 20,000g
Next up we have the Burton Gore-Tex Pillowline.
This 2 layer Gore-Tex jacket features a mid-level amount of insulation and all the waterproofing and breathability you would expect from Gore-Tex.
It also has all the features that you would expect and more, including ample functional pockets, including a sleeve pass pocket and insulated phone pocket, and a removable powder skirt with jacket to pant interface on it.
It's also made from 90% Recycled materials.
Score Breakdown for the Pillowline
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
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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: ThirtyTwo TM-3
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CA
Score: 97/100
Insulation: Weight Of Insulation Not Published
Insulation Type: REMOVABLE (ZIP OUT) nano puff VEST
Waterproof Rating: 25,000mm
SEAMS: FULLY TAPED
Breathability: 25,000g
And finally in at #1, we have thirtytwo's TM-3.
One of the only non-Gore-Tex options, but featuring a boat load of waterproofing and breathability nonetheless, the TM-3 features a zip out removable insulated vest. So you get the best of both worlds. When it's warm you can use this jacket as a shell. And when it's colder you have a built in mid-layer, when you zip the insulated vest in.
It's also loaded with tons of functional features that will provide you with everything you need from your snowboarding jacket.
Score Breakdown for the TM-3
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
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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 | 4.5 | 4.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 97.5/100 |
Thanks for Reading
Thanks for checking out my top 10 insulated snowboard jackets for 2023-2024. I hope this post has given you some options and helped with your decision. Check out the links under each jacket for more info and current prices.
Or if you want to check out my top 10 cheap men’s jackets or my top 10 shell (non-insulated) jackets, check out the links below.
I just wish these companies made real canadian type winter snowboard coats. Its all just shells now adays. Most days that we ride in Alberta its -30 to -15. Had many coats and layring just doesn’t cut it. Thrse jackets are only good for March weater at best. Thats the problem when everything is made in china or the states. Canada goose needs to make snowboard coats. I usually use my fluffy true winter coat. However it does not have a snow guard or sleves. But you need it to stay warm with the wind chill of you want to go out riding.
Hi Myles
Thanks for your message.
These jackets have insulation and not just shells. There are a lot of jackets that are purely just shells like in the following:
>>Top 20 Non-Insulated Jackets
However, I do get how shell with layering and even jackets with some insulation may not cut it in -30. I typically only ride a few days a year in anything colder than -15. However, there are down jackets, that are specific to snowboarding/skiing that you can get. It’s often the case that down jackets, even those that are snowboarding/skiing specific, don’t have that good a waterproofing, which is why not a lot of them make this list. But if you are in that cold a conditions most of the time, you probably don’t see a lot of rain, and that waterproofing isn’t as necessary in snow as it is in rain, so a down jacket probably works well for you, in that case.
There is one down jacket in this list, in case you missed it, which also has great waterproofing – the 686 Hydra Down Thermagraph Gore-Tex (see #5 on the list). Another with great waterproofing which is also 600 fill down is the Burton AK LZ Down Gore-Tex – only reason that didn’t make this list is because it’s higher than the maximum price limit I put in when making this list – it’s nearly $600 US.
Some other down options include the Volcom TDS INF GORE-TEX. Also a rather expensive option and I don’t think they made a 2021 model – but if you can find a 2020 model in your size, you should be able to get it cheaper.
Note also that this is just from brands that I cover. I’m sure there are other brands out there that make down snowboard jackets too.
Hope this helps
Wish you had some more suggestions for real insulation besides the 686 thermagraph. Anything less than 100g just won’t cut it on winter runs in the Northeast or Midwest. Lots of days below 30 and something warm with vents can keep you on the hill when everyone else is in the lodge warming up.
Hi Tennessee Jed
Thanks for your message.
Personally I prefer to layer underneath for extra warmth on colder days, but admittedly, I seldom see days less than -15. The Patagonia Insulated Powder Bowl is 100g (#6). A lot of the jackets that I looked at that were more insulated had poor waterproofing, which is what I rated as the most important factor. Or poor functionality as a snowboard jacket. But certainly if you’re in colder conditions, and potentially less wet conditions, then insulation probably becomes more important, particularly if you’re not layering.
I’m looking at grabbing an [ak] Helitack (GORE-TEX, 120/100grms Stretch Lightweight 20 Denier Down-Proof Lining) for next year in Hokkaido. Have been using a Quiksilver Impact (GORE-TEX, 60/40grm Primaloft Silver) with just [ak] powergrid inners in the past which has been pretty damn solid. But with a generally consistent -10C to -15C with some -37C windchill extremes I think the Helitack will definitely come to the party 🙂
Helitac vs patagonia #6 on the list ? … i m looking for a snowboarding insulated coat to handle canada back mountains -5 to -30 average -15 ? Also just going around in the city
Hi Apellon
The Helitac has a little more insulation, but the Powder Bowl is well insulated too, so I think either would treat you well. If you’re worried then Helitac might be the way to go. Typically you don’t see many with more than that (at least not the jackets I was looking at that) unless you go with Down. But probably wouldn’t need that, if you’ve got good base layers too, for the colder days. But it also depends no how hot or cold you run.
Craig64, did you get the Helitac in the end? Any insights?
Volcom inf goretex – seems even better
Hi Apellon
Yeah, if you’re looking to go for the ultimate in terms of warmth, that’s a good option (it’s a down jacket)
Tryin to decide on the top snowboarding jacket for someone on a budget. Need waterproof, light and breathable. Insulation optional, I can layer if needed. Focused on the DC Command VS. Burton Radial, both similar price right now. Can you offer an opinion? Thanks!!
Hi Ron
The Burton Radial also comes in a non-insluated version. So, if you’re looking for light and breathable, then I would be weighing up between the non-insulated Radial and the DC Command. Honestly, both would suit your purposes really well, IMO. Not much in it between those 2 jackets.
If you’re a fan of Gore-Tex and really want Gore-Tex, then the Radial (DC Command isn’t Gore-Tex). Only other thing to consider is that the DC Command has slightly more pockets, if that’s a deal breaker. Otherwise, go with the one that you like the look of the most, IMO.
Hope this helps with your decision
Thanks! Oddly enough the Radial with Insulation is $25 cheaper than the non-insulated Radial, so I’m thinking of getting the one with insulation. It’s also $10 cheaper than the DC Command.