Top 10 Insulated Snowboard Jackets 2019-20 (Past Season)

Note: that this list is based on specs only and not by personal experience with these jackets. 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.

O.k. let’s get going with the top 10!

Jacket: 686 Hydrastash Reservoir
Price: $349
Score: 91/100

Insulation: 80g Body | 60g Sleeves | 40g Hood
Insulation Type: Polyfill
Waterproof Rating: 20,000mm
Breathability: 15,000g
Seams: Fully Taped

Starting off the list in #10, we have 686’s Hydrastash Resevoir Jacket.

The Hydrastash Reservoir offers really decent waterprooding and breathability and mid-level warmth.

But the most unique thing about this jacket is the built in reservoir for holding water. This is a really interesting concept and great for anyone who needs water on the slopes but doesn’t want to have to carry a backpack or bottle.

Score Breakdown for the Hydrastash Reservoir

Jacket: Volcom TDS 2L Gore-Tex 
Price: $375
Score: 95.5/100

Insulation: 40g
Insulation Type: Low Loft TDS (Thermal Defense System)
Waterproof Rating: 25,000mm
Breathability: 20,000g
Seams: Fully Taped

Next we have Volcom's TDS 2L Gore-Tex jacket. 

Featuring Gore-Tex, the TDS is a highly waterproof and breathable jacket. 

Whilst 40g of insulation doesn't sound like a lot, Volcom rate this as 8/11 on their warmness scale - so it might be warmer than that 40g suggests. 

Score Breakdown for the Volcom TDS Gore-Tex

Jacket: Volcom L Insulated Gore-Tex
Price: $280
Score: 95.5/100

Insulation: 80g Body | 60g Sleeves
Insulation Type: Low-Loft
Waterproof Rating: 28,000mm
Breathability: 20,000g
Seams: Fully Taped

The Volcom L Insulated  (which also comes in a shell version) is the lowest priced jacket on this list offers a good level of insulation in addition to the waterproofing and breathability benefits of Gore-Tex, plus plenty of functionality – all for a really reasonable price-tag, especially for Gore-Tex.

Score Breakdown for the L Insulated Gore-Tex

Jacket: Patagonia Insulated Powder Bowl
Price: $479
Score: 96.5/100

Insulation: 100g Body | 60g Sleeves
Insulation Type: Thermogreen® 100% polyester (90% recycled)
Waterproof Rating: 28,000mm
Breathability: 20,000g
Seams: Fully Taped

In at #7, we have the Patagonia Insulated Powder Bowl (also comes in a non-insulated version).

It might be the most expensive jacket on this list, but it’s by no means the most expensive going around (I didn’t consider any jackets over $500 for this list). And you get some great performance off this jacket and a generous amount of insulation for those that ride in colder conditions or run cold.

Score Breakdown for the Patagonia Insulated Powder Bowl

Jacket: The North Face Powder Guide
Price: $399
Score: 96.5/100

Insulation: 100g Body | 80g Sleeves | 80g Hood 
Insulation Type: PrimaLoft® Black 60% Recycled Polyester
Waterproof Rating: 28,000mm
Breathability: 20,000g
Seams: Fully Taped

It's the 3rd most expensive on this list, so not for the low budget, but The North Face Powder Guide boasts just about everything you could ask for in a snowboarding jacket, including a healthy level of insulation for those that like their jackets toasty warm - and great waterproofing, breathability and functionality. 

Score Breakdown for the Powder Guide

Jacket: Burton AK Swash 2L Gore-Tex
Price: $429
Score: 97.5/100

Insulation: 60g Body
Insulation Type: Primaloft Silver Insulation
Waterproof Rating: 28,000mm
Breathability: 20,000g
Seams: Fully Taped

With a mid-level of insulation, Burton’s first of 3 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 Burton Jackets on this list, and 2nd most expensive overall, but a great option if you've got the budget for it/like the style. 

Score Breakdown for the AK Swash 2L Gore-Tex

Jacket: Burton Breach Gore-Tex
Price: $329
Score: 97.5/100

Insulation: 80g Body | 60g Sleeves
Insulation Type: 40% Recycled Content THERMOLITE®
Waterproof Rating: 28,000mm
Breathability: 20,000g
Seams: Fully Taped

At #5, we have Burton's Breach Gore-Tex. Like most on this list, the Breach makes use of Gore-Tex to provide great waterproofing and breathability. It provides a mid level of insulation.  

Score Breakdown for the Burton Breach

Jacket: Burton Radial Gore-Tex Insulated
Price: $289
Score: 97.5/100

Insulation: 80g Body | 60g Sleeves
Insulation Type: Thermolite (40% recycled)
Waterproof Rating: 28,000mm
Breathability: 20,000g
Seams: Fully Taped

The 3rd of 3 Burton jackets in this list is the Radial Gore-Tex Insulated. It comes with a really friendly price-tag, considering the features and performance. It's the cheapest of the Burton jackets in this list and the 2nd cheapest overall. And a very good price for a Gore-Tex jacket too. 

Score Breakdown for the Radial Gore-Tex Insulated

Jacket: Thirty Two Mullair
Price: $299
Score: 100/100

Insulation Type: 3D Fleece Zonal Warming
Waterproof Rating: 30,000mm
Breathability: 30,000g
Seams: Fully Taped

The 32 Mullair is new for 2020 and if the specs are to be believed it is one serious jacket. That plus all the functionality you want from a snowboarding jacket, and the Mullair is right up there - and at a reasonable price too. 

Score Breakdown for the Radial Gore-Tex Insulated

Jacket: DC Company
Price: $349
Score: 100/100

Insulation: 40g Body | 40g Sleeves
Insulation Type: 3M™ Thinsulate™ Type M™
Waterproof Rating: 45,000mm
Breathability: 30,000g
Seams: Fully Taped

With a list dominated by Gore-Tex jackets, we finish off with a non Gore-Tex option. But it’s still super waterproof and breathable (assuming you take their ratings at face value) and offers a light level of insulation for those that want a bit of warmth but not too much. 

Score Breakdown for the DC Company