10 Best Snowboard Jackets for Men in 2024

There are so many great GORE-TEX shells out there, all providing excellent waterproof protection and breathable comfort. And then there’s the shells using other, and also excellent, waterproof/breathable technology. And then there’s insulated jackets. It’s a lot to choose from, but we’ve narrowed down our favorite snowboard jackets for the season.

Top 10 Snowboard Jackets for Men

Jones Shralpinist Stretch Jacket

Jeremy Jones wasn’t finished, even after coming out with a line of top-performing snowboards and a trio of films that redefined what human-powered snowboarding could be. He still had a vision for gear that delivered the high-performance protection he needed in the extreme environments cutting-edge riders thrive in, but designed for snowboarding instead of mountaineering. Or worse yet skiing. Which is exactly what Jones Apparel is. Take for example the Jones Shralpinist Stretch Jacket, it’s made using a stretch material that still provides unbeatable 30k/30k protection but still moves with you on the board or off. Which means uncompromised movement and protection whatever kind of terrain you’re going down, or up.

Inside it’s got all the features you’d expect from top-shelf snowboard jacket. Pit zips and a minimalist powder skirt help you control the interior climate, and strategically placed pockets to store your skins on the way down, your goggles on the way up, and a built-in phone tether to ensure you don’t have to worry about dropping it while documenting your day in the backcountry or at the resort.

Jacket Review – https://mtnweekly.com/reviews/jones-shralpinist-stretch-jacket/

Price: $599.95

Dakine Sender Stretch 3L Jacket

Another stretch option, but built with a more classic snowboard style, is the Dakine Sender Stretch 3L Jacket. With a generous cut there’s plenty of room to layer for the coldest resort days, with the stretch enhancing your mobility even when bundled up. An anti-fog vent is built into the helmet-compatible hood, helping your goggles stay clear when you’re all bundled up, and there’s even an insulated media pocket to help your phone hold a charge when the temperature drops.

But that doesn’t mean this jacket is limited to inbounds. Large interior pockets offer storage for skins on the way down and your goggles on the way up when you’re out on your splitboard, and the 20k/20k waterproof-breathable protection is more than capable of protecting you from winter weather of all kinds. Furthermore, as part of Dakine’s RePsych’d program this Dakine Jacket is made using recycled material and is fully recyclable itself once it gets to the end of it’s useful life.

Jacket Review – https://mtnweekly.com/reviews/dakine-sender-jacket/

Price: $494.95

Volcom Brighton Pullover Jacket

Or you can get the stretch at a lower cost, and more unique styling, with the Volcom Brighton Pullover Jacket. The pullover “anorak” style foregoes a full-zip opening at the front, instead giving you a half zipper and an absolutely massive “kangaroo” pocket that makes it easy to stash anything and everything you’re trying to have with you on the hill. Best of all that storage being in front of you means unlike a backpack you’ll have no problem sitting comfortably on the lift, especially essential on modern high-speed bubble chairs.

Add in a 15k/15k level of waterproofness and breathability and you’ve got Volcom Snowboard Jacket / Parka that’ll ride right all winter long, keeping you comfortable all day long in more ways than one.

Price: $549.99

686 GORE-TEX Pro Thermagraph Jacket

Slipping into the lineup somewhere between a shell and insulated coat, the 686 GORE-TEX PRO 3L Thermagraph Jacket grafts body-mapped Polartec Alpha insulation to the inside of the shell. That means key areas in your torso and shoulders get an extra boost of warmth, enhancing comfort with or without layers while still allowing you the full performance and protection of the GORE-TEX PRO construction. Offering the highest level of waterproof protection without compromising breathability it makes this jacket the perfect pick when you’re looking for one shell that can cover you all season long.

And you’ll be glad to have it on too, since it’s packed with features that make your day better. From the Hoodlink that keeps the hood out of your way until you need it, to the moisture-wicking and odor-busting Merino Wool worked into the lining to help you feeling (and smelling) fine no matter what. There’s even an RFID Blocking pocket in this 686 Jacket, helping NFC-enabled lift gates work better by preventing the signals from your other cards interfering with your lift ticket.

Jacket Review – https://mtnweekly.com/reviews/686-gore-tex-pro-3l-thermagraph-jacket/

Price: $899.95

Outdoor Research Archangel GORE-TEX Jacket

At first glance the Outdoor Reasearch Archangel GORE-TEX Jacket seems to take a more minimalist approach than the competition, with slimmed down styling and several “standard” snow features, like a powder skirt or tons of pockets, missing. But that doesn’t mean this jacket is “less than”, and not just because of the GORE-TEX panels that provide maximum protection where you need it most.

This OR Jacket was designed in collaboration with Outdoor Research athlete Graham Zimmerman, Piolet d’Or winner and master mountaineer who brought a fast-and-light vision to this jacket that really helps it stand out from the competition. By simplifying the design OR was able to make the Archangel Jacket stronger than the competition, eliminating seams that could spring a leak or snag on rocks or trees. It makes the jacket lighter too, cutting grams to allow you to move more efficiently in the mountains.

Jacket Review – https://mtnweekly.com/reviews/outdoor-research-archangel-jacket/

Price: $699.00

Norrona Lofoten GORE-TEX Jacket

On the other end of the spectrum is the Norrona Lofoten GORE-TEX Jacket. Made using an ultralight 40 face fabric, the titular GORE-TEX, and advanced GORE C-Knit backing this jacket is seriously light, seriously breathable, and seriously waterproof. It’s even made using bluesign Approved Fabric, ensuring the textiles are manufactured in a safe and sustainable manner.

The real star of the show though is that C-Knit backing. Using an extremely thin circular knit pattern the result is an extremely low-bulk, extremely breathable construction that still provides the full durability benefits of traditional three layer construction. Add in Norrøna’s Scandinavian sensibility, with simple utilitarian design and a function-first fit, and it’s a jacket that’s perfectly tailored for anyone who wants the functionality of a traditional snow shell but updated using the latest in materials and construction.

Ultimately making the decision about what snowboarding shell is best for you is about identifying what jackets meet your needs, and then choosing the one you like from that list. It can be intimidating at first but with this list as your guide some of the hard work is already done for you.

Jacket Review – https://mtnweekly.com/reviews/norrona-lofton-gtx-pro-jacket/

Price: $599.99

Helly Hansen Odin Infinity 3L Jacket

When a Norwegian company names something after the Allfather of Old Norse Mythology, you know you’re looking at a serious piece of kit. The Helly Hansen Odin Infinity 3L Jacket is a flagship offering from the name that literally invented the waterproof jacket, so you know it’s capable of shrugging off more than a storm thanks to it’s LIFA INFINITY PRO construction. Combining a three-layer construction with a special weave that achieves water repellency without the use of additional chemicals, it’s seriously waterproof and delivers unbeatable breathability to boot.

But it’s more than just superior technology, it’s also smart design. It’s tailored for mountain wear, which is to say there’s room for layering but it’s still shaped to minimize bulk for comfortable movement in winter conditions. A built in RECCO reflector and HH’s unique “Ski Free” pass makes this a great pick for resort riders looking for the best, while the internal mesh pocket and adjustable powder skirt mean it can deliver in backcountry environments too.

Price: $700.00

Arc’teryx Sabre Jacket

Meanwhile the Arc’teryx Saber Jacket gives you more by giving you MORE. Like a lot of options on this list, it’s a three layer GORE-TEX shell, but it’s got something the others don’t. Inside the Saber is a brushed liner, offering a fleece like feeling that adds a touch of insulation without compromising breathability or adding excessive insulation for spring days. The result is a shell that truly feels like it was designed for winter reality, providing a welcome buffer between the wind or a cold chairlift when worn with just a baselayer, and ramping up the warmth when paired with any insulator. It’s a shell designed for winter riding, rather than just a rain jacket with a powder skirt.

It doesn’t stop there though. You get the standard snow shell features including two large interior mesh pockets, chest and shoulder pockets, a helmet-compatible hood and harness-compatible pockets that are also easy to access while riding the chair. Mesh lining means those pockets double as core vents, and paired with the standard underarm vents makes this jacket seriously breathable on sweaty uphills where you still need wind or moisture protection.

Price: $750.00

Mountain Hardwear Cloud Bank GORE-TEX Jacket

Or you could void half-measures entirely and reach for the Mountain Hardwear Cloud Bank GORE-TEX Insulated Jacket. That’s right, this is a full insulated jacket not just a shell, with stretch insulation providing warmth before you even think about putting on a midlayer. Add in the GORE-TEX construction and no matter the conditions you’re seeing, it’ll never be too cold, too windy, or too wet for you to be out on the mountain.

And since you’ll always be out there, the Cloud Bank is built to ensure you always have what you need. Zippered pockets, flap pockets, and internal pockets combined to give you plenty of storage with enough organization to keep things.

Price: $425.00

Dakine Scout Jacket

Speaking of bang for the buck, the Dakine Scout Jacket does a lot of what makes the Sender a top pick, with classic styling that’s layering friendly, and well-planned pockets making it easy to stay supplied and organized on the mountain.

The difference is it’s a more economical 10k/10k two layer level of waterproof breathability; offering uncompromised protection from frozen precipitation and shrugging off most of the wet stuff too. You even get stretch at this price point too, providing an up-scaled experience despite the down-scaled price.

Price: $549.99

Related Ski & Snowboard Jackets

1. Burton [ak] Stretch Hover Jacket
2. Helly Hansen Ridge Shell
3. Black Diamond Stretch Recon Jacket