Snowboard Jacket Reviews:

What to Look for in a Snowboard Jacket - You want to look good while snowboarding and you want to be dry, warm, and comfortable. Fortunately, you can do all of this with today's best snowboard jackets. A snowboarder has specific needs and has to have a jacket that can keep up. When you're looking for this important piece of snowboard clothing, make sure to consider the following:

*Waterproofing. This makes sense, especially for beginners! In addition to the waterproofing rating, look for fully taped seams, covered zippers, and waterproof fabrics for all layers.
*Windproofing. If your snowboard jacket has a waterproof rating of tens of meters, it will be windproof as well. Look for this because nothing can make you more uncomfortable than being cold on the slopes.
*Breathability. You will sweat when you're snowboarding, no matter how cold it is. The base layer needs to wick away this moisture, and the outer layer needs to be breathable to release it.
*Snowboard jackets typically have 2 or 3 layers of protection. Choose the type that meets your needs in terms of weather and snowboarding conditions.
*Lightweight construction and freedom of movement. Make sure your jacket fits properly and allows you to move as you need to.
*Budget. As with most things in life, the best quality will cost the most. Keep your budget in mind, and get the best quality that you can afford.

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Best Snowboard Jackets:

You can look to the usual suspects to find the best snowboarding jackets: Burton, North Face, Patagonia, and other big names. BestCovery named the Burton White Collection Division Snowboarding Jacket (see all Burton snowboard jackets here) as the Best Snowboarding Jacket on the market. According to the review, "If you have a deep seated fear that one day you will get lost off of a Black Diamond run and get lost in the forest. Well this jacket should definitely help." There you go. This Burton snowboard jacket features DRYRIDE Durashell, printed satin insulation lining, 60g Thermacore waterproof rating, 10K breathable rating, 10,000g fit, loose core venting, underarm zip pockets, 2 front, 2 chest, 1 internal, 1 pass pockets, fully taped seams, powder skirt, hood. This is recommended for, according to BackCountry.com, "looking like Shaun [White]." Add a 1 year warranty, and you're ready to hit any trail. You will find the best price for the Burton White Collection Division Snowboarding Jacket on BackCountry or Zappos for about $155 to $165. No guarantees that you'll ride like Shaun. Women's Snowboard Jacket - Women can feel free to wear this Burton snowboard jacket or any other one designed for men, but if they want a little more feminine flair and who most certainly do not want to look like Shaun, the North Face Women's Tempest Down Jacket is ideal. This is another BestCovery pick, and it is designed solely for women. There is a lot of technology packed into this slim little women's snowboard jacket: it features breathable protection, thermal, high-quality goose down insulation, water resistant material, adjustable and detachable hood with removable faux fur, mesh gussets and pit zip vents, bicep and wrist pocket for accessories with goggle cloth, hand-warming zip pockets, security pocket for internal media, goggle pocket which is internal, snap-back powder skirt with elastic gripper, zip gusset closure cuffs, and Pant-a-Locks. You will be prepared for any weather conditions - and you'll look amazing. You can find this North Face snowboard jacket at any number of online retailers, including Zappo, BackCountry, North Face, and Altrec. Expect to pay $240 at the least. RECOMMENDED - For all the ladies out there, we suggest going with the Burton Parks Womens Snowboard Jacket - comes in 2 colors (black & roasted brown), 4 sizes, has the faux fur on the hood bill and inside collar to keep you warm and fashionable.

If you want superior wind blockage, your best bet is the North Face Deception Jacket. Not sure what or who you're deceiving, but you'll be warm while you're doing it. This snowboarding jacket has a WindStopper shell, taffeta insulation lining, 133g PrimaLoft, 25psi waterproof rating, 625-675g breathable rating, m2 core venting, underarm zips, 1 wrist with goggle cloth, 1 internal media, 1 internal goggle, and 2 front pockets, powder skirt, and hood. North Face recommends this jacket for skiing, but BestCovery chose this as one of the best snowboard jackets because "even the name is cool." Beyond that, however, the Deception Jacket will keep you warm and dry all day long. You can find this online and should expect to pay about $240 or so. For a snowboard jacket that can handle even the coldest days, try the Patagonia Men's Pipe Down Jacket, another BestCovery pick. This snowboard jacket features a 100 percent polyester ripstop shell, 600 fill down insulation, water resistance, relaxed fit, underarm zip venting, powder skirt, removable hood, and 1 internal zip, 1 chest, and 2 hand pockets. This is a very warm jacket - thank you, down! Find it at Zappos, Evo, and BackCountry starting at about $220. This Patagonia snowboard jacket also carries a lifetime warranty. A customer on BackCountry's site worried that this jacket would make even those without extra pounds look poofy. An Amazon reviewer sets that worry to rest, saying the pleating is very flattering and Patagonia offers excellent fit and quality. Buying the big name brands can be a little hard on the pocketbook initially, but you are getting vastly superior quality. Rather than having to replace a cheap snowboard jacket by the end of the season, a jacket like the Patagonia Pipe Down can offer years of excellent use, warmth, and comfort. Other names to look for are Volcom, Sessions, Four Square, Oakley, Quicksilver, and Bon Fire. You can browse the most popular snowboarding jackets here. Get the best you can afford, and hit the trails with confidence.