The 9 Best Men's Snowboard Pants of 2023-2024
By: Kevin Katsafanas: Men's Techwear Buyer | October 10, 2023
Look good. Feel Good. Ride Good. It’s that simple. Sure, choosing the perfect setup for your riding style and whatever the conditions may be is essential, but if you’re not feeling your kit, is that good day really going to be great? With trends seemingly resurrecting across the board, bibs aren’t the only option for men’s riders looking for the perfect outwear options for their lower body. With advanced technologies resulting in lightweight, water-shedding materials, and a more street-forward visual look, snowboard pants are more versatile, both visually and functionally, than ever before.
New This Year:
As 2024 unfolds, men's snowboard pants are experiencing a notable evolution driven largely by trends from the ski side of winter sports. With a clear inclination towards more resort-oriented products, there's a micro-shift in preference towards pants. The silhouettes are taking a step back in time, with baggier fits making a resurgence, offering riders both comfort and a touch of retro style. Interestingly, even team riders, often seen as trendsetters in the snowboarding community, are gravitating towards pants. For those contemplating their next purchase, choosing snowboard pants has never been more exciting. It's a year where functionality meets fashion, ensuring snowboarders can carve the slopes in style.
Burton AK 2L GORE-TEX Cyclic
The performance and durability of Burton AK 2L GORE-TEX Cyclic Pants are well-known. From local heroes to globe-trotting pros, the Burton AK stamp of approval is all anyone needs to see to know these are all-world all over the mountain. With years of on-snow testing and design refinements, these shell pants have become known as the whenever-wherever staples of hardcore riders everywhere. Stay dry, stay warm, stay riding.
| Length | Fit | Waterproof Rating (mm) | Original Price |
| Regular | Regular | 28,000 | $419.95 |
686 SMARTY 3-In-1 Cargo
Well okay then, Mr Smartypants! 686 SMARTY 3-In-1 Cargo Pants have the audacity to have an optional fleece liner and cargo pockets. Is that too much for one pair of pants? Nope, no it is not. Only a ding dong would claim that. And you're no ding dong, you're a smarty! From pow time to nighttime, the convertible nature of these pantaloons please!
| Length | Fit | Waterproof Rating (mm) | Original Price |
| Regular | Regular | 20,000 | $229.95 |
Trew Gear Cooper
Navigate winters with confidence in the Trew Gear Cooper Pants, the ultimate 20K pant designed to conquer the unforgiving Pacific Northwest weather and terrain. Crafted from Trew's heavy duty PNW 2-layer nylon fabric, as sturdy as the landscapes that inspired them, these pants are your steadfast companion for pow days, park days, and spring slush alike! With pockets aplenty and improved breathability (20,000gsm) over previous iterations, the Cooper Pants are for the locals and diehards who want premium performance but at a bargain price point.
| Length | Fit | Waterproof Rating (mm) | Original Price |
| Regular | Regular | 20,000 | $249.00 |
Burton AK 3L GORE-TEX Freebird Bib
When the snow starts nuking nothing beats the Burton AK 3L GORE-TEX Freebird Bib Pants to keep you comfortably shredding all day. Constructed with ultra lightweight 3-layer GORE-TEX fabric, the Freebird Bib Pants bring top end weather protection to a backcountry capable design incorporating stretch panels for mobility on both the hike up and the ride down. Large thigh vents allow you to rapidly dump heat, and an accessible beacon pocket is the perfect solution for anyone struggling with an uncomfortable harness. Uncompromising performance and classic Burton style, the Freebird Bib Pants bring the best of the best to the table.
| Length | Fit | Waterproof Rating (mm) | Original Price |
| Regular | Regular | 28,000 | $669.95 |
Volcom Freakin Snow Chino
Take on pow days like a freakin boss while sporting the Volcom Freakin Snow Chino Pants – the ultimate blend of urban style and snow-ready performance. With a 15K V-Science stretch twill and a modern relaxed fit, these pants effortlessly elevate your snowboarding game without compromising on comfort. Topped off with practical features like durable cuff reinforcements and a jacket to pant interface, these no-nonsense bottoms are your ticket to shredding the slopes in style.
| Length | Fit | Waterproof Rating (mm) | Original Price |
| Regular | Regular | 15,000 | $175.00 |
Volcom L GORE-TEX
Gear up for endless shred-fests with the Volcom L GORE-TEX Pants. Built with storm protection in mind and loaded with Guide Proven Technology, these pants bring you GORE-TEX 2-Layer waterproofing and V-Science breathable lining system, ensuring you stay covered without overheating. Bonus features like a patented jacket-to-pant interface and durable back hems make these pants the ultimate companion for a season of boot packing and strapping in.
| Length | Fit | Waterproof Rating (mm) | Original Price |
| Regular | Regular | 28,000 | $320.00 - $330.00 |
Burton Covert 2.0 Insulated
Gear up for the slopes with the Burton Covert 2.0 Insulated Pants, the ninja warriors of winter wear. These bad boys boast a perfect balance of style and functionality, making you look as sharp as your turns. With a stealthy 2L DRYRIDE 10K shell and 40 grams ThermacoreEco insulation, these pants will keep you warm and dry while you shred your way through the mountain. Plus they've got mesh-lined thigh vents to ditch excess heat if needed too.
| Length | Fit | Waterproof Rating (mm) | Original Price |
| Regular | Regular | 10,000 | $199.95 |
Burton GORE-TEX Ballast
Some of the best bang for your buck available in the snow pant realm, the super durable Burton GORE-TEX Ballast Pants offers dialed comfort, minimalist, performance driven design, and the breathable, waterproof power of GORE-TEX. Step into these and the mountain is yours.
| Length | Fit | Waterproof Rating (mm) | Original Price |
| Regular | Regular | 28,000 | $259.95 |
Burton AK 2L GORE-TEX Swash
Made with the superior weather proofing capabilities of burly 2-layer GORE-TEX, the Burton AK 2L GORE-TEX Swash Pants will make it feel like you've been riding in your Dad's jeans this whole dang time. Designed with a performance oriented articulated fit for maximum mobility, these premium pow pants come packing rider friendly features like cuff elevators, crossflow venting and a tool sleeve pocket for easy on hill adjustments. Do yourself a favor and enter the white room in the AK 2L GORE-TEX Swash Pants this season.
| Length | Fit | Waterproof Rating (mm) | Original Price |
| Regular | Regular | 28,000 | $459.95 |
Learn More With Our Other Outerwear & Layering Guides:
- Waterproof Ratings & Breathability Guide
- Skiing & Snowboarding - What to Wear Skiing & Snowboarding
- Outerwear - How to Choose a Ski & Snowboard Jacket
- Outerwear - How to Choose Ski & Snowboard Pants
- Outerwear - Fit Guide & Jacket Length
- How to Wash Waterproof Jackets & Clothing
- Outerwear - How to Choose by Region
- Outerwear - Construction, Fabric & Features
- Insulated Garments - How to Choose
- Insulated Garments - How to Wash Down & Synthetic Jackets
- Base Layers & Long Underwear - How to Choose
- GORE-TEX® Fabric - How it Works & Product Testing
- GORE-TEX® Fabric - How to Wash & Keep Waterproof
- Backcountry - How to Dress
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The Selection Process:
Our techwear buyers have an endless amount of knowledge on all things outerwear stemming from years of experience in the outdoor industry in tandem with their countless hours spent outside in all conditions around the world. From hot to cold, snow, rain, wind, and even sunshine, they know what clothing will keep you comfortable. evo's buyers assess all products coming to market, lean into this knowledge, and put together this selection of the best products. They have a unique perspective as they truly see everything offered across the category.
