Best Cheap Women’s Snowboarding Pants 2023-2024

BEST CHEAP SNOWBOARD PANTS #10

Pants: Burton Society

Score: 70/100

Insulation: 40g | ThermacoreEco 

Waterproofing: 10,000mm 

Breathability: 5,000g

Seams: Fully Taped

FIT: REGULAR

Starting off the list, at #10, we have the Burton Society snowboard pants. 

While they may not have great breathability, they do have some decent waterproofing, helped by fully taped seams, which are rarely available at this price-point. In fact, these are the 2nd cheapest pants in this list and of all the snowboard pants we rated this year, to have fully taped seams. 

They also have great functionality, including mesh lined zippered vents on the inner thighs, to help cool you down on those warm sunny days. 

The Society come in short, regular and tall leg length versions, so you can get the fit just right for the length of your legs. 

Score Breakdown for the Society

BEST CHEAP SNOWBOARD PANTS #9

Pant: Burton Melter Plus

Score: 70/100

Insulation: Shell

Waterproofing: 10,000mm 

Breathability: 5,000g

Seams: Fully Taped

FIT: Relaxed

Next up, at #9, we have Burton's Melter Plus pants. 

They are the cheapest pants on this list, and that's saying something for a list that's all about value. And for the performance specs in these pants, you really do get more than your money's worth.

They are the lowest equal (along with #10 above) in terms of breathability on this list, but if you can live with that, then you can get a really decent set of pants at a super low price, especially given that they have fully taped seams - the cheapest I've seen to ever have fully taped seams. 

They feature a relaxed fit, with more room for layering than Burton's regular fit, and to help with freedom of movement. 

Score Breakdown for the Melter Plus

BEST CHEAP SNOWBOARD PANTS #8

Pant: Burton Vida Stretch

Score: 75/100

Insulation: Shell

Waterproofing: 10,000mm 

Breathability: 10,000g

Seams: Fully Taped

FIT: SLIM

The 3rd of 4 Burton snowboard pants in this list, the Vida Stretch feature a slim fit, the slimmest of all their pants in this list. To allow that slimmer fit but still remain snowboarding friendly, they are made with a stretch fabric (as the name suggests). 

They also step it up a bit in terms of breathability vs the two previous pants but have the same waterproofing and functionality. They are a little more expensive than the first 2, but are still really reasonably priced for snowboard pants. 

Score Breakdown for the Vida Stretch

BEST CHEAP SNOWBOARD PANTS #7

Pant: Burton Gloria 2L Stretch

Score: 76/100

Insulation: Shell

Waterproofing: 10,000mm 

Breathability: 10,000g

Seams: Fully Taped

FIT: SLIM

Next up, at #7, we have the Burton Gloria snowboard pants. 

These are the last of the Burton pants to feature in this list. 

They have everything that most snowboarders are likely to need, like vents, gaiters and plenty of pockets, including cargo pockets, back pockets and fleece lined hand pockets. 

Like the Vida above (see #8), the Gloria feature a slim fit with a stretch fabric. This is a good bet when you like a slimmer fit, but still want that freedom of movement from the stretch fabric. 

The Gloria comes in short, regular and tall versions. 

Score Breakdown for the Gloria

BEST CHEAP SNOWBOARD PANTS #6

Pant: L1 Ventura

Score: 78/100

Insulation: Shell

Waterproofing: 20,000mm 

Breathability: 20,000g

Seams: Critically Taped

FIT: LOOSE

Coming in at #6, we have L1's Ventura snowboard pants. 

They have an oversized, loose fit for those that like their pants baggy. This also allows for plenty of room to layer underneath and for plenty of freedom of movement. 

They may only have critically taped seams, but with 20K waterproofing, they still have really decent waterproofing. And they also feature great breathability. 

Score Breakdown for the Ventura

BEST CHEAP SNOWBOARD PANTS #5

Pant: Airblaster High Waisted Trouser

Score: 82/100

Insulation: Shell

Waterproofing: 15,000mm 

Breathability: 15,000g

Seams: Fully Taped

FIT: REGULAR WITH HIGH WAIST (tailored)

Coming in at #5, we have Airblaster's High Waisted Trouser Pants. 

The High Waisted Trouser Pants feature 15,000mm of waterproofing and 15,000g of breathability to go with their fully sealed seams and zippered inner leg vents, giving you value well above the price you pay for them, IMO. 

As the name suggests, they are high waisted. This is both a style thing, if that's your thing, but it also offers better snow protection (reduces the changes of snow getting down your pants) than lower waisted pants.

Score Breakdown for the High Waisted Trouser

BEST CHEAP SNOWBOARD PANTS #4

Pant: DC Viva TECHNICAL

Score: 83/100

Insulation: Shell

Waterproofing: 15,000mm 

Breathability: 10,000g

Seams: Fully Taped

FIT: REGULAR (tailored with articulated legs)

At #4, we have the DC Viva Technical snowboard pants. 

The Viva are the 3rd cheapest pants on this list, but still manage to feature great waterproofing, decent breathability and about all the functionality you're ever likely to need, including: 

- Jacket-to-pant connections;

- Leg venting;

- 6 pockets (zippered thigh, zippered hand and hook and loop back pockets).

They have a regular fit. Slim enough, but not so slim that you can't layer underneath. And the articulated legs help with freedom of movement so they don't have to be too baggy, if you don't like them that way. 

Score Breakdown for the Viva

BEST CHEAP SNOWBOARD PANTS #3

Pant: Volcom Species Stretch

Score: 87/100

Insulation: Shell

Waterproofing: 15,000mm 

Breathability: 15,000g

Seams: Fully Taped

FIT: SLIM

The Volcom Species Stretch have a slim fit, but like most slim snowboard pants features a stretchy material that helps with mobility, so you can have that slim look, if that's what you prefer, but also maintain freedom of movement when you're riding. 

For the price, you also get really good waterproofing and breathability and a host of features, including Volcom's Zip Tech®, which allows you to fully zip in the pants to Volcom's Zip Tech® jackets. These helps to keep you warm, by making sure you're skin doesn't become exposed and especially good for keeping snow out of your pants, which is never a pleasant feeling, particularly on cold days!

Score Breakdown for the Species Stretch

BEST CHEAP SNOWBOARD PANTS #2

Pant: 686 Smarty 3-in-1 Cargo

Score: 89/100

Insulation: Removable Liner

Waterproofing: 20,000mm 

Breathability: 15,000g

Seams: Fully Taped

FIT: RELAXED FIT (though more regular with the liner in)

And in the #2 position we have 686's 3-in-1 Smarty Cargo. 

These pants are unique to this list in that they have a removable insulated liner, allowing these pants to be both a shell, without the line and insulated when you have the liner in. 

They also feature great waterproofing, particularly for the price, enough breathability, which is naturally increased with the liner removed and plenty of functionality, including: 

- Ample pocket space; 

- Jacket-to-pant connection system; and

- Boot gaiters that are BOA compatible (essentially a flap that goes over the front BOA of BOA snowboard boots, which you can easily lift up and tighten your boots, without having to lift the pants up out of the way. 

Score Breakdown for the Smarty 3-in-1 Cargo

BEST CHEAP SNOWBOARD PANTS #1

Pant: L1 Quin

Score: 91.5/100

Insulation: 40G

Waterproofing: 20,000mm 

Breathability: 20,000g

Seams: Fully Taped

FIT: REGULAR

And finally, in at #1, we have L1's Quin snowboard pants. 

The L1 feature a lot of performance for the price, including 20K waterproof rated fabric, fully taped seams 20K breathability rated fabric and leg venting to allow even more breathability on warmer days. 

Plus they feature a ton of functionality, including ample pocket space, jacket-to-pants interface, boot gaiters and mesh lined zippered inner thigh vents. 

Specs like these are typically found on much pricier snowboard pants. 

Score Breakdown for the Quin