To make this list more useful I have broken this list down into four sections and this includes:
- The Top 5 Women’s Insulated Snowboarding Jackets
- The Top 5 Women’s Non-Insulated Snowboarding Jackets
- The Top 5 Women’s Snowboarding Jackets between $200 & $300
- The Top 5 Women’s Snowboarding Jackets for less than $200
NOTE: This is a past seasons top 20. For the latest season's Top 20 Women's Snowboard Jackets list, check out the link below:
>>TOP 20 WOMEN'S SNOWBOARD JACKETS (Latest Season)
O.k. let’s get into the lists.
TOP 5 WOMEN'S INSULATED JACKETS
If you’re someone who runs cold – or if you tend to ride in cold conditions, then these jackets are probably for you. Also for anyone who wants their jacket to do the insulating and doesn’t want to worry too much about layering underneath.
Note: These are the top jackets (assessed for waterproofing, breathability and functionality) that also have insulation – but the amount of or the type of insulation hasn’t been assessed.
Price is not taken into account for this except that anything over $500 wasn’t considered.
Of the 69 women's insulated jackets that I rated:
INSULATED JACKET #5
Jacket: Roxy Glade 2L Gore-Tex
Price: $399
Score: 97.5/100
Insulation: 40g
Waterproofing: 28,000mm (Gore-Tex)
Breathability: 20,000g (Gore-Tex)
Seams: Fully Taped
There is really very little difference in terms of performance of the 5 jackets here. So, you’re decision will ultimately come down to the jacket you like the look of the most, how much insulation you want and what you're budget is.
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 5.0 | 30/30 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 4.5 | 22.5/25 |
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 | 97.5/100 |
INSULATED JACKET #4
Jacket: Burton Kaylo Gore-Tex
Price: $269
Score: 97.5/100
Insulation: 80g
Waterproofing: 28,000mm (Gore-Tex)
Breathability: 20,000g (Gore-Tex)
Seams: Fully Taped
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 5.0 | 30/30 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 4.5 | 22.5/25 |
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 | 97.5/100 |
INSULATED JACKET #3
Jacket: Burton AK Embark Gore-Tex
Price: $439
Score: 97.5/100
Insulation: 60g
Waterproofing: 28,000mm (Gore-Tex)
Breathability: 20,000g (Gore-Tex)
Seams: Fully Taped
Check out the Score Breakdown For the AK Embark Gore-Tex Below
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 5.0 | 30/30 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 4.5 | 22.5/25 |
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 |
INSULATED JACKET #2
Jacket: 686 Moonlight Gore-Tex
Price: $360
Score: 97.5/100
Insulation: 60g
Waterproofing: 28,000mm (Gore-Tex)
Breathability: 20,000g (Gore-Tex)
Seams: Fully Taped
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 5.0 | 30/30 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 4.5 | 22.5/25 |
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 | 97.5/100 |
INSULATED JACKET #1
Jacket: DC Panoramic 30K
Price: $279
Score: 100/100
Insulation: 60g
Waterproofing: 28,000mm (Gore-Tex)
Breathability: 20,000g (Gore-Tex)
Seams: Fully Taped
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 5.0 | 30/30 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 5.0 | 25/25 |
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 | 100/100 |
TOP 5 WOMEN'S NON-INSULATED JACKETS
If you prefer your jacket to be a shell – something that maximizes focus on waterproofing and being breathable and is lighter than an insulated jacket– and you want to be able to do your own insulating with layers and you can use your jacket for spring/warm weather riding as well, without over-heating, then these might be more your style.
This wasn’t as easy a task as I thought it would be. It seems that a majority of women’s snowboarding jackets have some sort of insulation included. But I did find 10 non-insulated jackets and these were the highest rated of those.
Of the 10 non-insulated jackets that I rated:
NON-INSULATED JACKET #5
Jacket: Dakine Beretta 3L Gore-Tex
Price: $449
Score: 94/100
Insulation: SHELL
Waterproofing: 28,000mm (Gore-Tex)
Breathability: 25,000g (Gore-Tex)
Seams: Fully Taped
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 5.0 | 30/30 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 5.0 | 25/25 |
POWDER SKIRT | 4.0 | 4/5 |
VENTING | 5.0 | 5/5 |
HOOD | 5.0 | 5/5 |
JACKET TO PANTS CONNECTIONS | 0.0 | 0/5 |
POCKETS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 94/100 |
NON-INSULATED JACKET #4
Jacket: Volcom Leda Gore-Tex
Price: $284
Score: 95.5/100
Insulation: SHELL
Waterproofing: 28,000mm (Gore-Tex)
Breathability: 20,000g (Gore-Tex)
Seams: Fully Taped
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 | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 95.5/100 |
NON-INSULATED JACKET #3
Jacket: Patagonia Powder Bowl
Price: $399
Score: 96.5/100
Insulation: SHELL
Waterproofing: 28,000mm (Gore-Tex)
Breathability: 20,000g (Gore-Tex)
Seams: Fully Taped
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 |
NON-INSULATED JACKET #2
Jacket: Patagonia Departer
Price: $349
Score: 96.5/100
Insulation: SHELL
Waterproofing: 25,000mm (Gore-Tex)
Breathability: 20,000g (Gore-Tex)
Seams: Fully Taped
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 |
NON-INSULATED JACKET #1
Jacket: Burton Upshift Gore-Tex
Price: $379
Score: 97.5/100
Insulation: SHELL
Waterproofing: 28,000mm (Gore-Tex)
Breathability: 20,000g (Gore-Tex)
Seams: Fully Taped
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 5.0 | 30/30 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 4.5 | 22.5/25 |
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 | 97.5/100 |
TOP 5 WOMEN'S JACKETS BETWEEN $200 AND $300
The jackets in the 2 lists above don’t take price into consideration. Truth is that not everyone can afford to, or are willing to, spend that much on a snowboarding jacket.
If you’ve got a reasonable budget, but not willing to spend too much, but still want good waterproofing, breathability and other performance factors out of your jacket, these jackets are probably for you.
Of the 41 jackets that I rated that cost between $200 and $300:
Note: The following would have also made this list, but are already in one the lists above:
- DC Panoramic 30K (Top 5 Insulated)
- Burton Kaylo Gore-Tex (Top 5 Insulated)
- Volcom Leda Gore-Tex (Top 5 Non-Insulated)
JACKET BETWEEN $200 AND $300 #5
Jacket: Roxy Breeze
Price: $299
Score: 90/100
Insulation: 130g
Waterproofing: 20,000mm
Breathability: 15,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 4.5 | 27/30 |
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 | 90/100 |
JACKET BETWEEN $200 AND $300 #4
Jacket: 686 Smarty 3-in-1 Spellbound
Price: $260
Score: 91/100
Insulation: Removable synthetic liner
Waterproofing: 20,000mm
Breathability: 15,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 4.5 | 27/30 |
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 | 91/100 |
JACKET BETWEEN $200 AND $300 #3
Jacket: 686 Hydra Insulated
Price: $259
Score: 93.5/100
Insulation: 60g
Waterproofing: 20,000mm
Breathability: 20,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 4.5 | 27/30 |
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 | 93.5/100 |
JACKET BETWEEN $200 AND $300 #2
Jacket: Volcom Eva Insulated Gore-Tex
Price: $289
Score: 95.5/100
Insulation: 80g
Waterproofing: 28,000mm (Gore-Tex)
Breathability: 20,000g (Gore-Tex)
Seams: Fully Taped
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 | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 95.5/100 |
JACKET BETWEEN $200 AND $300 #1
Jacket: Volcom Fern Insulated Gore-Tex
Price: $264
Score: 95.5/100
Insulation: 80g
Waterproofing: 28,000mm (Gore-Tex)
Breathability: 20,000g (Gore-Tex)
Seams: Fully Taped
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 | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 95.5/100 |
TOP 5 WOMEN'S JACKETS UNDER $200
If you want to get the best you can in terms of performance – but want to spend as little as possible to get it, then this is the list for you. You’ll likely have to sacrifice a little bit in performance but these are the best that I’ve found in terms of performance for under $200.
Of the 18 jackets that I rated that cost less than $200:
JACKETS UNDER $200 #5
Jacket: Volcom Leeland
Price: $199
Score: 66/100
Insulation: SHELL
Waterproofing: 10,000mm (Gore-Tex)
Breathability: 10,000g (Gore-Tex)
Seams: Critically Taped
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 3.0 | 18/30 |
SEAM SEALING | 2.5 | 10/20 |
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 | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 66/100 |
JACKETS UNDER $200 #4
Jacket: Volcom Westland
Price: $179
Score: 66/100
Insulation: 80g
Waterproofing: 10,000mm (Gore-Tex)
Breathability: 10,000g (Gore-Tex)
Seams: Critically Taped
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 3.0 | 18/30 |
SEAM SEALING | 2.5 | 10/20 |
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 | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 66/100 |
JACKETS UNDER $200 #3
Jacket: 686 Athena
Price: $170
Score: 67/100
Insulation: 80g
Waterproofing: 10,000mm (Gore-Tex)
Breathability: 10,000g (Gore-Tex)
Seams: Critically Taped
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 3.0 | 18/30 |
SEAM SEALING | 2.5 | 10/20 |
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 | 67/100 |
JACKETS UNDER $200 #2
Jacket: 686 Rumor Insulated
Price: $199
Score: 77/100
Insulation: 80g
Waterproofing: 10,000mm (Gore-Tex)
Breathability: 10,000g (Gore-Tex)
Seams: Fully Taped
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 |
JACKETS UNDER $200 #1
Jacket: 686 Dream Insulated
Price: $190
Score: 77/100
Insulation: 100g
Waterproofing: 10,000mm (Gore-Tex)
Breathability: 10,000g (Gore-Tex)
Seams: Fully Taped
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 |
Thanks for Reading
I hope this list has given you some options for your next or first snowboarding jacket – depending on your needs and your budget.
NOTE: This is a past seasons top 20. For the latest season's Top 20 Women's Snowboard Jackets list, check out the link below:
>>TOP 20 WOMEN'S SNOWBOARD JACKETS (Latest Season)
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