The 10 jackets below are what I consider to be the best insulated snowboard jackets for men for 2020-21.
As per Snowboarding Profiles tradition each jacket will receive a score out of 100.
Price hasn’t been taken into account in this list except that all the Jackets are less than 500 dollars.
The level of insulation hasn’t been scored, because everyone likes different levels of warmth – but the level of insulation has been noted for each jacket.
NOTE: This is a past seasons top 10. For the latest season's Top 10 Insulated Snowboard Jackets list, check out the link below:
>>TOP 10 INSULATED SNOWBOARD JACKETS (Latest Season)
Compared to Other Jackets
Check out the stats below for all of the insulated snowboard jackets that I considered when making this list.
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!
BEST INSULATED SNOWBOARD JACKET #10
Jacket: Volcom TDS 2L Gore-Tex
Price: $395
Score: 93/100
Insulation: 40g
Insulation Type: Low Loft TDS (Thermal Defense System)
Waterproof Rating: 28,000mm
Breathability: 20,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
Starting out the list in #10 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
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 5.0 | 30/30 |
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 | 93/100 |
BEST INSULATED SNOWBOARD JACKET #9
Jacket: Volcom Ten Insulated Gore-Tex
Price: $330
Score: 93/100
Insulation: 80g Body | 60g Sleeves
Insulation Type: Low Loft Polyfill
Waterproof Rating: 28,000mm
Breathability: 20,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
Next, in at #9, we have Volcom’s Ten Insulated jacket.
New for 2021, the Ten offers up a good amount of insulation in a highly waterproof Gore-Tex option. That and a host of functionality make this jacket, slightly cheaper than the above, a great option.
Score Breakdown for the Ten Inuslated
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 5.0 | 30/30 |
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 | 93/100 |
BEST INSULATED SNOWBOARD JACKET #8
Jacket: Volcom L Insulated Gore-Tex
Price: $290
Score: 93/100
Insulation: 80g Body | 60g Sleeves
Insulation Type: Low Loft Polyfill
Waterproof Rating: 28,000mm
Breathability: 20,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
The Volcom L Insulated (which also comes in a shell version) is the lowest equal 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
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 5.0 | 30/30 |
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 | 93/100 |
BEST INSULATED SNOWBOARD JACKET #7
Jacket: Patagonia Insulated Powder Bowl
Price: $479
Score: 94/100
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
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 5.0 | 30/30 |
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 | 5.0 | 5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 94/100 |
BEST INSULATED SNOWBOARD JACKET #6
Jacket: Burton Banshey 2L Gore-Tex
Price: $429
Score: 94/100
Insulation: 60g Body
Insulation Type: THERMOLITE® Low-bulk (40% recycled content)
Waterproof Rating: 28,000mm
Breathability: 20,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
Next up we have the Bansey 2L Gore-Tex. New for 2021, the Banshey also comes in a 3L version (but that's priced too high for this list).
For most the 2L version will offer more than enough performance and is over $100 cheaper than the 3L version.
Score Breakdown for the Banshey
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 5.0 | 30/30 |
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 | 5.0 | 5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 94/100 |
BEST INSULATED SNOWBOARD JACKET #5
Jacket: 686 Hydra Down Thermagraph Gore-Tex
Price: $379
Score: 94/100
Insulation: 600 Fill power with 686s Thermagraph® Body Mapping Insulation System
Insulation Type: 100% Goose Down
Waterproof Rating: 28,000mm
Breathability: 20,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
Coming in at #5, we have 686's Hydra Down Thermagraph jacket. The only down option in this list, the Hydra Down is great for those who need high levels of insulation - those who are riding in really cold temperatures and/or run really cold.
Score Breakdown for the Hydra Down Thermagraph Gore-Tex
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 5.0 | 30/30 |
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 | 5.0 | 5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 94/100 |
BEST INSULATED SNOWBOARD JACKET #4
Jacket: Burton AK Swash 2L Gore-Tex
Price: $429
Score: 95/100
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 second of 4 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 on this list, but a great option if you've got the budget for it/like the style.
Score Breakdown for the AK Swash 2L Gore-Tex
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 5.0 | 30/30 |
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 | 5.0 | 5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 95/100 |
BEST INSULATED SNOWBOARD JACKET #3
Jacket: Burton Breach Gore-Tex
Price: $329
Score: 95/100
Insulation: 80g Body | 60g Sleeves
Insulation Type: 40% Recycled Content Low Bulk 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. It comes in a good bit cheaper than the first 2 Burton options on this list too.
Score Breakdown for the Burton Breach
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 5.0 | 30/30 |
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 | 5.0 | 5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 95/100 |
BEST INSULATED SNOWBOARD JACKET #2
Jacket: Burton Radial Gore-Tex Insulated
Price: $289
Score: 95/100
Insulation: 80g Body | 60g Sleeves
Insulation Type: 40% Recycled Content Low Bulk THERMOLITE®
Waterproof Rating: 28,000mm
Breathability: 20,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
The Radial Gore-Tex Insulated (also comes in a shell version) is the #2 jacket this year.
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 equal cheapest overall. And a very good price for a Gore-Tex jacket too.
Score Breakdown for the Radial Gore-Tex Insulated
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 5.0 | 30/30 |
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 | 5.0 | 5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 95/100 |
BEST INSULATED SNOWBOARD JACKET #1
Jacket: DC Company
Price: $349
Score: 96.5/100
Insulation: 40g Body | 40g Sleeves
Insulation Type: 3M™ Thinsulate™ Type M™
Waterproof Rating: 45,000mm
Breathability: 30,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
And finally at #1 we have the DC Company jacket.
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
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 5.0 | 30/30 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 4.5 | 22.5/25 |
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 | 96.5/100 |
Thanks for Reading
Thanks for checking out my top 10 insulated snowboard jackets for 2019-20. I hope this post has given you some options and helped with your decision.
NOTE: This is a past seasons top 10. For the latest season's Top 10 Insulated Snowboard Jackets list, check out the link below:
>>TOP 10 INSULATED SNOWBOARD JACKETS (Latest Season)
If you want to check out my top 10 cheap men’s jackets or my top 20 non-insulated jackets check out the link below.
>>MY TOP 20 NON-INSULATED SNOWBOARD JACKETS
>>MY TOP 10 CHEAP SNOWBOARDING JACKETS (includes both insulated and non-insulated jackets with an MRSP less than 250)
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