There are two other jacket lists on this website (Top 20 non-insulated and Top 10 insulated) – but price isn’t a factor in those lists. For this post I want to present what I think are the best cheap snowboard jackets for men.
The Jacket’s in this list aren’t necessarily the cheapest you can get – but they will be value-for-money in terms of the performance you get, for a relatively low price.
In my opinion snowboarding jackets below a certain level of waterproofing are a waste of time and money, so there was a minimum quality level needed to make the list. To make this list each jacket had to score at least 75 points (in my jackets rating system) and have a recommended price less than $250.
NOTE: This is a past seasons top 10. For the latest season's Top 10 Cheap Snowboard Jackets list, check out the link below:
>>TOP 10 CHEAP SNOWBOARD JACKETS (Latest Season)
I have included both insulated and non-insulated jackets so you can find one to suit your preferences.
Compared to Other Jackets
As a means of comparison here are the stats from all of the jackets that I researched.
O.K. let’s make a start with the top 10.
BEST CHEAP SNOWBOARD JACKET #10
Jacket: Volcom Slyly
Price: $210
Score: 77/100
Insulation: shell
Waterproofing: 15,000mm
Breathability: 15,000g
Seams: Critically Taped
Starting the list in #10, we have the Volcom Slyly.
At nearly $100 cheaper than the average price of all the jackets I looked, the Slyly gives plenty of value-for-money to the table.
Great waterproofing and breathability for the price. Would be nice to see fully taped seams, but then the price likely goes up.
The Slyly also comes in an insulated version for $10 extra.
Check out the Score Breakdown For the Slyly Below
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 4.0 | 24/30 |
SEAM SEALING | 2.5 | 10/20 |
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 | 77/100 |
BEST CHEAP SNOWBOARD JACKET #9
Jacket: Volcom Scortch
Price: $210
Score: 77/100
Insulation: 80g
Waterproofing: 15,000mm
Breathability: 15,000g
Seams: Critically Taped
At #9, we have the Volcom Scortch.
Same functionality, waterproofing etc as the Slyly above, but for a slightly cheaper price-tag. The 3rd cheapest jacket in this list.
Check out the Score Breakdown For the Scortch Below
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 4.0 | 24/30 |
SEAM SEALING | 2.5 | 10/20 |
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 | 77/100 |
BEST CHEAP SNOWBOARD JACKET #8
Jacket: 686 Anthem
Price: $190
Score: 77/100
Insulation: 80g
Waterproofing: 10,000mm
Breathability: 10,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
The Anthem is the cheapest on this list, so if you're looking to go as low budget as you can, it's a great option.
You loose a little in terms of waterproofing and breathability vs the first 2 jackets, but you do gain fully taped seams to help that waterproofing. And for the price a very good option for low budgets.
Check out the Score Breakdown For the Anthem Below
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 3.0 | 18/30 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 3.0 | 15/25 |
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 | 77/100 |
BEST CHEAP SNOWBOARD JACKET #7
Jacket: 686 Sixer
Price: $230
Score: 78/100
Insulation: 80g
Waterproofing: 10,000mm
Breathability: 10,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
The Sixer from 686 comes in at #7. The biggest difference to this and the cheaper Anthem, is that the powder skirt is removable. If you like to have that, this might be worth the extra spend. But still of course, great value for money (or else it wouldn't have made this list!).
Check out the Score Breakdown For the Sixer Below
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 3.0 | 18/30 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 3.0 | 15/25 |
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 | 78/100 |
BEST CHEAP SNOWBOARD JACKET #6
Jacket: DC Defiant
Price: $239
Score: 83/100
Insulation: 40g
Waterproofing: 15,000mm
Breathability: 10,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
The Defiant steps things up a bit in terms of waterproofing. So if that's your main concern, this is great value for money. It also has some light insulation.
At more than $60 cheaper than the average price of jackets that I looked at, and a good bit above the average score, this jacket is great for those on a lower budger, but still want good performance.
Check out the Score Breakdown For the Defiant Below
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 4.0 | 24/30 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 3.0 | 15/25 |
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 | 83/100 |
BEST CHEAP SNOWBOARD JACKET #5
Jacket: Quiksilver Horizon
Price: $249
Score: 84/100
Insulation: 40g
Waterproofing: 15,000mm
Breathability: 10,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
The Horizon features great performance for the price and offers light insulation for those who want just a bit, but not too much insulation.
It's over $50 cheaper than the average price of jackets, I looked at but boasts performance a good bit better than the average.
Check out the Score Breakdown For the Horizon Below
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 4.0 | 24/30 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 3.0 | 15/25 |
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 | 84/100 |
BEST CHEAP SNOWBOARD JACKET #4
Jacket: DC Palomar
Price: $249
Score: 84/100
Insulation: shell
Waterproofing: 15,000mm
Breathability: 10,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
Similar performance to the 2 previous jackets, but the Palomar offers a shell option for those that don't want insulation.
Check out the Score Breakdown For the Palomar Below
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 4.0 | 24/30 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 3.0 | 15/25 |
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 | 84/100 |
BEST CHEAP SNOWBOARD JACKET #3
Jacket: Volcom Creedle2Stone
Price: $240
Score: 87/100
Insulation: Shell
Waterproofing: 15,000mm
Breathability: 15,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
A step up in terms of breathability, the Creedle2Stone is another great shell option. For the price it has great waterproofing, breathability and functionality.
Check out the Score Breakdown For the Volcom Creedle2Stone Below
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 4.0 | 24/30 |
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 | 87/100 |
BEST CHEAP SNOWBOARD JACKET #2
Jacket: Thirty Two Delta
Price: $199
Score: 87/100
Insulation: Shell
Waterproofing: 15,000mm
Breathability: 15,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
The first of 2 Thirty Two jackets in this list, the Delta should perhaps be number 1. It's the second cheapest on this list, at over $100 cheaper than the average price of all the jackets, I looked at and has the second highest score on this list.
Check out the Score Breakdown For the Delta Below
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 4.0 | 24/30 |
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 | 87/100 |
BEST CHEAP SNOWBOARD JACKET #1
Jacket: Thirty Two TM
Price: $249
Score: 88/100
Insulation: Shell
Waterproofing: 15,000mm
Breathability: 15,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
Finally, in at #1 we have the Thirty Two TM.
Whilst it just comes in under the price threshold for this list, it's still great value for money for all the waterproofing, breathability and functionality you get for the price.
It's still more than $50 cheaper than the average price and scores very highly.
Check out the Score Breakdown For the Thirty Two TM Below
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 4.0 | 24/30 |
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 | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 88/100 |
Thanks for Reading
I hope this post has helped you to find a reasonably priced jacket suitable for you.
NOTE: This is a past seasons top 10. For the latest season's Top 10 Cheap Snowboard Jackets list, check out the link below:
>>TOP 10 CHEAP SNOWBOARD JACKETS (Latest Season)
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