The following 10 are what I consider to the best women’s snowboard pants currently on the market.
As per SnowboardingProfiles tradition each pair of pants has been given a score out of 100 and that score is broken down into several different categories.
This top 10 is for non-insulated pants. I will write another post that covers insulated pants.
Compared to other pants
Of 39 non insulated womens snow pants that I analyzed:
- The average score was 76.6/100
- The highest score was 99/100
- The lowest score was 43/100
- The average price was $174
O.k. let’s get into the top 10!
Women’s Snowboard Pants #10
Pants: Volcom Species Stretch
Price: $180
Score: 85/100
Type: Non-insulated
With a 15,000mm waterproof rating and a 15,000g breathability rating Volcom’s Species Stretch pants will keep you dry and comfortable.
The only thing that stopped these pants from making it higher on the list was the fact the seams are only critically and not fully seam sealed – but $180 is a really reasonable price so you still get great bang for buck.
| FACTOR | RATING (OUT OF 5) | CONTRIBUTION TO FINAL SCORE |
|---|---|---|
| Waterproofing: | 4.5 | 27/30 |
| Seams: | 2.5 | 10/20 |
| Breathability: | 4.8 | 24/25 |
| Jacket/Pant Interface: | 5.0 | 5/5 |
| Gaiters: | 5.0 | 5/5 |
| Vents: | 5.0 | 10/10 |
| Pockets: | 4.0 | 4/5 |
| TOTAL | 85/100 |
Women’s Snow Pants #9
Pants: Volcom Birch Ins
Price: $180
Score: 85.5/100
Type: Non-insulated
Volcom’s second offering in this list are the Birch Ins. This time they are fully seam sealed and with the same waterproofing and breathability they are a step up.
The only thing that let them down a little bit was a lack of venting – but that shouldn’t be a big problem given the breathability of the fabric.
| FACTOR | RATING (OUT OF 5) | CONTRIBUTION TO FINAL SCORE |
|---|---|---|
| Waterproofing: | 4.5 | 27/30 |
| Seams: | 5.0 | 20/20 |
| Breathability: | 4.8 | 24/25 |
| Jacket/Pant Interface: | 5.0 | 5/5 |
| Gaiters: | 5.0 | 5/5 |
| Vents: | 0.0 | 0/10 |
| Pockets: | 4.5 | 4.5/5 |
| TOTAL | 85.5/100 |
Women’s Snow Pants #8
Pants: Burton LAMB Johnny
Price: $239
Score: 88/100
Type: Non-insulated
The waterproofing and breathability of the Lamb Johnny is slightly less than the 2 above (10,000mm/10,000g) but they are fully seam sealed (as pretty much all Burton Pants seem to be) and everything else about them is awesome.
You do pay a little more for them.
| FACTOR | RATING (OUT OF 5) | CONTRIBUTION TO FINAL SCORE |
|---|---|---|
| Waterproofing: | 4.0 | 24/30 |
| Seams: | 5.0 | 20/20 |
| Breathability: | 4.0 | 20/25 |
| Jacket/Pant Interface: | 5.0 | 5/5 |
| Gaiters: | 5.0 | 5/5 |
| Vents: | 5.0 | 10/10 |
| Pockets: | 4.0 | 4/5 |
| TOTAL | 88/100 |
Women’s Snow Pants #7
Pants: Burton Ivy
Price: $159
Score: 88/100
Type: Non-insulated
Like number 8 above the Ivy’s rate 10,000mm/10,000g but are also fully seam sealed.
The standout for these pants is that they are only $159! The cheapest and best value for money on this list.
| FACTOR | RATING (OUT OF 5) | CONTRIBUTION TO FINAL SCORE |
|---|---|---|
| Waterproofing: | 4.0 | 24/30 |
| Seams: | 5.0 | 20/20 |
| Breathability: | 4.0 | 20/25 |
| Jacket/Pant Interface: | 5.0 | 5/5 |
| Gaiters: | 5.0 | 5/5 |
| Vents: | 5.0 | 10/10 |
| Pockets: | 4.0 | 4/5 |
| TOTAL | 88/100 |
Women’s Snow Pants #6
Pants: Burton Gloria
Price: $179
Score: 89/100
Type: Non-insulated
Add just $20 to the Ivy’s and you get the Gloria’s. Another great value for money pair of pants and with pretty much every feature you need.
| FACTOR | RATING (OUT OF 5) | CONTRIBUTION TO FINAL SCORE |
|---|---|---|
| Waterproofing: | 4.0 | 24/30 |
| Seams: | 5.0 | 20/20 |
| Breathability: | 4.0 | 20/25 |
| Jacket/Pant Interface: | 5.0 | 5/5 |
| Gaiters: | 5.0 | 5/5 |
| Vents: | 5.0 | 10/10 |
| Pockets: | 5.0 | 5/5 |
| TOTAL | 89/100 |
Women’s Snow Pants #5
Pants: Oakley Promise Land
Price: $250
Score: 90/100
Type: Non-insulated
The only thing stopping Oakley’s Promise Land pants from a near perfect score is the lack of a jacket-to-pants interface.
But with 15,000mm/15,000g, fully sealed seams plus all the other helpful things you need like gaiters, venting and functional pockets, they are one of the best going around.
| FACTOR | RATING (OUT OF 5) | CONTRIBUTION TO FINAL SCORE |
|---|---|---|
| Waterproofing: | 4.5 | 27/30 |
| Seams: | 5.0 | 20/20 |
| Breathability: | 4.8 | 24/25 |
| Jacket/Pant Interface: | 0.0 | 0/5 |
| Gaiters: | 5.0 | 5/5 |
| Vents: | 5.0 | 10/10 |
| Pockets: | 4.0 | 4/5 |
| TOTAL | 90/100 |
Women’s Snow Pants #4
Pants: 686 Smarty Cargo
Price: $220
Score: 91.5/100
Type: Non-insulated
686’s Smarty Cargo’s not only look great but also have great features, waterproofing and breathability.
And with more pockets that you’ll know what to do with you can’t go wrong with these suckers.
| FACTOR | RATING (OUT OF 5) | CONTRIBUTION TO FINAL SCORE |
|---|---|---|
| Waterproofing: | 4.5 | 27/30 |
| Seams: | 5.0 | 20/20 |
| Breathability: | 4.0 | 20/25 |
| Jacket/Pant Interface: | 5.0 | 5/5 |
| Gaiters: | 5.0 | 5/5 |
| Vents: | 5.0 | 10/10 |
| Pockets: | 4.5 | 4.5/5 |
| TOTAL | 91.5/100 |
Women’s Snow Pants #3
Pants: Burton AK 2L Summit Gore-Tex
Price: $379
Score: 92.5/100
Type: Non-insulated
The first of 3 gore-tex pants in this list, Burton’s AK 2L Summit pants may be a lot pricier than your average snowboard pants.
But you get that with gore-tex – and what you also get is awesome waterproofing coupled with superior breathability.
| FACTOR | RATING (OUT OF 5) | CONTRIBUTION TO FINAL SCORE |
|---|---|---|
| Waterproofing: | 5.0 | 30/30 |
| Seams: | 5.0 | 20/20 |
| Breathability: | 5.0 | 25/25 |
| Jacket/Pant Interface: | 0.0 | 0/5 |
| Gaiters: | 5.0 | 5/5 |
| Vents: | 5.0 | 10/10 |
| Pockets: | 2.5 | 2.5/5 |
| TOTAL | 92.5/100 |
Women’s Snow Pants #2
Pants: Burton AK 2L Stratus Gore-Tex
Price: $324
Score: 92.5/100
Type: Non-insulated
The same score as #3 above but with a price tag $50 cheaper, the AK 2L Stratus also feature gore-tex which means these bad boys will breath beautifully whilst keeping you bone dry in any conditions.
| FACTOR | RATING (OUT OF 5) | CONTRIBUTION TO FINAL SCORE |
|---|---|---|
| Waterproofing: | 5.0 | 30/30 |
| Seams: | 5.0 | 20/20 |
| Breathability: | 5.0 | 25/25 |
| Jacket/Pant Interface: | 0.0 | 0/5 |
| Gaiters: | 5.0 | 5/5 |
| Vents: | 5.0 | 10/10 |
| Pockets: | 2.5 | 2.5/5 |
| TOTAL | 92.5/100 |
Women’s Snow Pants #1
Pants: Burton Paradox Gore-Tex
Price: $339
Score: 99/100
Type: Non-insulated
And finally the #1 pants on this list!
Burton’s Paradox Gore-Tex pants are near perfection when it comes to women’s snowboarding pants.
They have all the benefits of gore-tex as mentioned above plus all the features you’ll ever need.
| FACTOR | RATING (OUT OF 5) | CONTRIBUTION TO FINAL SCORE |
|---|---|---|
| Waterproofing: | 5.0 | 30/30 |
| Seams: | 5.0 | 20/20 |
| Breathability: | 5.0 | 25/25 |
| Jacket/Pant Interface: | 5.0 | 5/5 |
| Gaiters: | 5.0 | 5/5 |
| Vents: | 5.0 | 10/10 |
| Pockets: | 4.0 | 4/5 |
| TOTAL | 99/100 |
More Info & Where to Buy
Check out the links below for more info and availability for the above pants.
Thanks for reading and I hope this post has given you some options for what I consider the best 10 women’s snowboarding pants currently going around.
Hello there! 🙂
Are there any more stretchy options?
Do you find that many girls prefer a stretchy pant or is it not an issue because most are designed to give in the right spots?
Does Gore-Tex come in a stretchy option? Or is that not possible?
Because I no longer wear anything anymore that doesn’t stretch, so I’m hesitant to fork out money for pants that will annoy me because they don’t stretch, but I want to buy the best snowpants out there so I’ll never have to buy them again 🙂 (I’m not a big skier/snowboarder but I’m always freezing and I’d like to get out more in the winter and I think the right gear will encourage me to do so….)
Thanks ! 🙂
Hi Emily
The scores here haven’t taken into account stretchiness.
In terms of other stretchy options. I believe that the Burton Gloria are stretchy and the Volcom Species Stretch.
You can get stretchy pants that are Gore-Tex. The Burton AK 2L Summit are stretchy – if you’re willing to pay the price-tag on those, then they would be great option for you I think.
Typically speaking snowboard pants are designed to allow you to move well. I’ve never had snowboard pants that are stiff or unflexible – but if you want to be sure that they’re stretchy, then I would go for something that specifically states that they’re stretchy. There are the 3 I mentioned here but there will be a lot of others – but if you also want Gore-Tex, then the Burton AK 2L Summit are great options, IMO.
Hope this helps