Snowboarding is one of the most fun winter activities! Nothing beats the feeling of your first few runs of the season, the perfect powder day, or a day on the slopes with friends. But just like with any winter sport, it is important to equip yourself with the right gear!
While you are out on the mountain, the last thing you want to think about is being too cold – or even too warm – or getting wet in the snow. Numerous features in a men’s snowboard jacket contribute to keeping you warm, providing breathability, keeping out moisture, storing belongings, and more. On top of all that, you want to love the way you look, feel, and move in your coat!
Snowboard jackets should allow comfortable movement and flexibility for an active day on the slopes. Once you are confident you feel good in it, another factor you should always look into before committing to a snowboard jacket is waterproofing. Yes, it’s snow, not rain (most of the time), but if you hit a powder day, take a tumble, or are playing in the deep snow, it’s more than likely you’ll end up covered in moisture! If too much moisture gets into your jacket, you will end up wet, cold, and heading into the chalet.
Another core factor when you are selecting a coat is insulation. Consider where you’ll be snowboarding and how cold it gets there, how much you’d like to layer up while being active, and how cold you typically run. Other factors to consider are venting, powder skirts, hoods, and pockets.
Keeping your must-have jacket coat features in mind, these men’s snowboard jackets were hand-selected by our experts as the best all-around picks for the 2020-2021 season!
Burton Radial Gore-Tex Insulated Men’s Snowboard Jacket
Perfect for those seeking a jacket with high-end waterproofing performance and insulation, the Burton Radial Gore-Tex Insulated Snowboard Jacket lives up to the hype as the best of both worlds.
It sports a two-layer Gore-Tex, widely recognized for being the most highly waterproof fabric that is permeable enough for air and water vapor, making it perfect for winter activity. This jacket boasts 80g of THERMOLITE insulation, a great middle-ground insulation option that provides warmth without adding bulk. With this level, you can layer up on the coldest days and prevent overheating during the warmer hours of the day by opening the no-snag pit zips.
To store all your on-mountain essentials, this coat boasts interior mesh dump pockets, a zippered chest pocket, a zippered goggles pocket (with a therma-pocket to keep your phone battery warm – trust us, you need this), zippered micro-fleece handwarmer pockets, and a zippered sleeve pass pocket.
The “Burton Radial Gore-Tex Insulated Men’s Snowboard Jacket ” comes in Barren Camo/Keef, Gradient, Bog Heather, True Black, Instigator/True Black, Lapis Blue/True Black/Limeade, and Flame Scarlet/Dress Blue colorways.
Oakley TNP BioZone Insulated Men’s Snowboard Jacket
An ideal all-around high-performing snowboarding jacket, this piece from Oakley is a great option for someone who wants quality without the loftiest price tag, with a stylish look that won’t scream “Jerry” after a few seasons.
With breathability and durability in mind, the Oakley TNP Biozone is a performance-fit snowboard jacket that offers 80g of BioZone insulation. The 2L FN Dry™ 10K Laminate and O-Protect DWR will keep you dry in snowy conditions. It also has a three-point hood adjustment system to top it off, an exposed waterproof zipper to seal the deal, and Lycra wrist gaiters.
The “Oakley TNP BioZone Insulated Men’s Snowboard Jacket” comes in Black/Mint, Black/White, and Double Blue colorways.
Volcom L Gore-Tex Men’s Snowboard Jacket
For the self-proclaimed “hotheads,” consider investing in a highly waterproof technical shell from Volcom! This stylish option is designed for layering, with no insulation, you’ll stay comfortable on warm or hard-charging days and can layer up as needed underneath when it’s chilly.
The “Volcom L Gore-Tex” offers a highly breathable lining system, fully taped seams, and quality Gore-Tex waterproofing you’re guaranteed to stay dry. With mesh-lined underarm venting to cool down, and Volcom’s zipper jacket to pant interface, you’ll have seamless protection against snow. To top it all off, it also has brushed tricot-lined handwarmer pockets for added coziness, a stretch adjustable powder skirt, and a specialty ticket ring, this well-rounded piece is too good to pass up!
The “Volcom L Gore-Tex Men’s Snowboard Jacket“ comes in Army Camo, Red, White, Black, Cyan Blue, and Black Red colorways.
Volcom Brighton Pullover Men’s Snowboard Jacket
The “Volcom Brighton Pullover” is the stylish Anorak option you’ve been searching for, offered as a technical shell. Highly regarded for its fit and feel, the hoodie like Anorak style is as comfortable as it gets.
With 15,000mm waterproofing and 15,000g of fabric breathability, this versatile coat is great for moderate conditions. It also sports Volcom’s V-Science Stretch Oxford w/ Repreve & 0 Chain DWR and a V-Science breathable lining system, so you can snowboard all day without worrying about your comfort. To make the deal even sweeter, the Brighton Pullover also has a super suede chin guard for added comfort, a mesh-lined zipper vent to keep you cool, and a two-way zipper for its side openings for easy in and out.
The “Volcom Brighton Pullover Men’s Snowboard Jacket” comes in Army, Grey, Magenta, and Mix colorways.
686 Hydra Thermograph Men’s Snowboard Jacket
The warmest of the bunch, with 120g of insulation, the “686 Hydra Thermograph” will keep you warm on the coldest days on the slopes.
It is fully loaded, with 2-layers of iniDRY 20K stretch fabric, DWR, and fully taped Bemis seams to keep you dry in any snowy condition. This snowboarding coat also has Vader vents and mesh-lined underarm vents to provide you with ample airflow, and an adjustable helmet-compatible hood with a hood link system for a customizable feel.
To top it all off, it boasts a waffle knit fleece inner collar/mouth flap for added coziness and an inner smartphone pocket with an audio cord outlet with tangle-free headphone loops so you can easily listen on the hill.
The “686 Hydra Thermograph Men’s Snowboard Jacket” comes in Black, Charcoal Heather Colorblock, White Heather, Clay Colorblock, Oxford Colorblock, and Sub Yellow Tie-Die colorways.
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With the wide variety of snowboard clothing on the market today, choosing the right men’s jacket can be a tough decision! We hope that this feature enabled you to feel confident as you search for your new snowboard jacket and help you learn what you should look for to achieve the ultimate in performance and comfort as you conquer your next snowboarding adventure!
