The following 10 are what I consider to the best women’s snowboard pants currently on the market.
This list has been updated for the 2020-21 season.
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.
Compared to other pants
Of 47 women's snow pants that I analyzed:
Note that this list is based on specs only and not by any experience with these pants. 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.
Price hasn't been taken into account, except that I didn't include anything over $400 - and when there are 2 or more pants on the same score, the lower priced pants get the higher spot.
O.k. let’s take a look at the top 10
WOMEN'S SNOWBOARD PANTS #10
Pant: Volcom Species Stretch
Price: View More Info and Current Price Here
Score: 87/100
Insulation: shell
Waterproofing: 15,000mm
Breathability: 15,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
Starting the list in #10, we have the Voclom Species Stretch.
The Species stretch offers very good waterproofing and breathability for the price, as well lots of functionality for use as snowboard pants.
They are made with a stretchy material to allow you to go with a tighter fit, without loosing too much in terms of mobility. Great for those looking for a more fitted option.
Also a great option for those on a budget looking for good performance - these are the cheapest option on this list.
Check out the Score Breakdown For the Species Stretch
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 4.0 | 28/35 |
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 | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL | 87/100 |
WOMEN'S SNOWBOARD PANTS #9
Pant: Roxy Premiere
Price: View More Info and Current Price Here
Score: 92/100
Insulation: 40g
Waterproofing: 20,000mm
Breathability: 20,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
Next up we have the Roxy Premiere.
The Premiere features a step up in waterproofing and breathability and features 40g of insulation for those looking for a bit more warmth from their snowboard pants.
Like #10 above, they are also a slim fitting option.
Excuse the ski boots, it was the only picture I could find!
Check out the Score Breakdown For the Premiere
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 4.5 | 31.5/35 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 4.5 | 22.5/25 |
VENTING | 5.0 | 5/5 |
GAITERS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
JACKET TO PANTS CONNECTIONS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
POCKETS | 3.0 | 3/5 |
TOTAL | 92/100 |
WOMEN'S SNOWBOARD PANTS #8
Pant: Roxy Rushmore 2L Gore-Tex
Price: View More Info and Current Price Here
Score: 96.5/100
Insulation: 40g
Waterproofing: 28,000mm
Breathability: 20,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
The 2nd of the 8 Gore-Tex options on this list is the Roxy Rushmore 2L Gore-Tex.
As well as having all the waterproofing and breathability you can expect from Gore-Tex, you get 40g of insulation as well, for those that run cold and want that extra warmth from there pants without having to layer - or even extra warmth after layering.
Check out the Score Breakdown For the Rushmore 2L Gore-Tex
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 5.0 | 35/35 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 4.5 | 22.5/25 |
VENTING | 5.0 | 5/5 |
GAITERS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
JACKET TO PANTS CONNECTIONS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
POCKETS | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL | 96.5/100 |
WOMEN'S SNOWBOARD PANTS #7
Pant: Dakine Remington Pure 2L Gore-Tex
Price: View More Info and Current Price Here
Score: 96.5/100
Insulation: 40g
Waterproofing: 28,000mm
Breathability: 20,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
Another insulated Gore-Tex option, are the Dakine Remington Pure 2L Gore-Tex pants.
And if you prefer this style, then you save just a little, compared to #8 above.
Check out the Score Breakdown For the Remington
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 5.0 | 35/35 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 4.5 | 22.5/25 |
VENTING | 5.0 | 5/5 |
GAITERS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
JACKET TO PANTS CONNECTIONS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
POCKETS | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL | 96.5/100 |
WOMEN'S SNOWBOARD PANTS #6
Pant: Volcom Knox Insulated Gore-Tex
Price: View More Info and Current Price Here
Score: 96.5/100
Insulation: 60g
Waterproofing: 28,000mm
Breathability: 20,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
In at #6, we have the Knox Insulated Gore-Tex.
A great option for those that want insulation in their pants, as well as premium waterproofing and breathability.
These are also the 2nd equal cheapest Gore-Tex options on this list and real value-for-money when it comes to pants with this much performance.
Check out the Score Breakdown For the Knox Insulated Gore-Tex
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 5.0 | 35/35 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 4.5 | 22.5/25 |
VENTING | 5.0 | 5/5 |
GAITERS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
JACKET TO PANTS CONNECTIONS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
POCKETS | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL | 96.5/100 |
WOMEN'S SNOWBOARD PANTS #5
Pant: Burton Duffey Gore-Tex
Price: View More Info and Current Price Here
Score: 96.5/100
Insulation: 40g
Waterproofing: 28,000mm
Breathability: 20,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
The Duffey Gore-Tex are next in #5 and are the cheapest gore-tex option in this list - and second cheapest overall on this list.
They offer great performance without putting too much of a dent in the bank account.
Check out the Score Breakdown For the Duffey Gore-Tex
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 5.0 | 35/35 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 4.5 | 22.5/25 |
VENTING | 5.0 | 5/5 |
GAITERS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
JACKET TO PANTS CONNECTIONS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
POCKETS | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL | 96.5/100 |
WOMEN'S SNOWBOARD PANTS #4
Pant: Burton AK Summit Gore-Tex
Price: View More Info and Current Price Here
Score: 97/100
Insulation: Shell (plus an insulated option)
Waterproofing: 28,000mm
Breathability: 20,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
The AK Summit Gore-Tex makes number 4. This also comes in an insulated (40g) version. Which costs an extra $20. These are already the most expensive on this list, so you'll need a reasonable budget for these pants.
Check out the Score Breakdown For the AK Summit Gore-Tex
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 5.0 | 35/35 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 4.5 | 22.5/25 |
VENTING | 5.0 | 5/5 |
GAITERS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
JACKET TO PANTS CONNECTIONS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
POCKETS | 4.5 | 4.5/5 |
TOTAL | 97/100 |
WOMEN'S SNOWBOARD PANTS #3
Pant: Patagonia Powder Bowl
Price: View More Info and Current Price Here
Score: 97/100
Insulation: Shell (insulated option)
Waterproofing: 28,000mm
Breathability: 20,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
The next jacket on this list, in at #3, is the Patagonia Powder Bowl.
Like #4 above, the Powder Bowl also comes in an insulated version, but it's an extra $80. The shell version of this is cheaper than #4 above, but the insulated version of this actually ends up more than the insulated version of #4 above.
Check out the Score Breakdown For the Powder Bowl
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 5.0 | 35/35 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 4.5 | 22.5/25 |
VENTING | 5.0 | 5/5 |
GAITERS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
JACKET TO PANTS CONNECTIONS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
POCKETS | 4.5 | 4.5/5 |
TOTAL | 97/100 |
WOMEN'S SNOWBOARD PANTS #2
Pant: Volcom Aston Gore-Tex
Price: View More Info and Current Price Here
Score: 97.5/100
Insulation: Shell
Waterproofing: 28,000mm
Breathability: 20,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
If you prefer your pants to be a shell and layer underneath, depending on the weather, the Aston Gore-Tex from Volcom is a great option.
And you'll save again compared to #3. A really reasonable price for Gore-Tex pants.
Check out the Score Breakdown For the Aston Gore-Tex
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 5.0 | 35/35 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 4.5 | 22.5/25 |
VENTING | 5.0 | 5/5 |
GAITERS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
JACKET TO PANTS CONNECTIONS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
POCKETS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
TOTAL | 97.5/100 |
WOMEN'S SNOWBOARD PANTS #1
Pant: Burton Gloria Gore-Tex
Price: View More Info and Current Price Here
Score: 97.5/100
Insulation: Shell
Waterproofing: 28,000mm
Breathability: 20,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
In at #1, we have the Burton Gloria Gore-Tex.
The Gloria offers great performance and functionality and is the 2nd equal cheapest gore-tex option on this list and a really reasonable price for gore-tex pants.
Not to be mistaken for the Burton Gloria. Which is a non-gore-tex version of this jacket with 10,000mm waterproofing and 10,000g breathability. So be careful if this it he option you're looking at, that you're looking at the gore-tex version.
Check out the Score Breakdown For the Glora Gore-Tex
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 5.0 | 35/35 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 4.5 | 22.5/25 |
VENTING | 5.0 | 5/5 |
GAITERS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
JACKET TO PANTS CONNECTIONS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
POCKETS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
TOTAL | 97.5/100 |
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 (for less than $400).
Check out the links under each pants description for current prices, availability and more information.
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