The 8 Best Snowboard Jackets of 2022-2023
By: Kevin Katsafanas: Men's Techwear Buyer | November 14, 2022
Obviously getting the perfect snowboard is essential, but you also must make sure you’re looking your best in the lift line, ripping down the hill and lapping the park. With no shortage of patterns, colors, fits, styles, hell, you name it, the men’s snowboard jacket lineup for 2022-2023 keeps the hits coming. Looking for a bright anorak style jacket that’s going to catch the eyes of everyone? We got you. Looking for a highly technical shell to repel water and keep you dry? We got you. Or are you looking for a street-forward look to maintain your own personal style from slope to street? We got you with the best snowboard jackets. There’s no sacrificing exactly what you want when choosing outerwear.
New This Year:
This season versatility is the theme. A great selection of versatile options is available for riders looking to flash their style at the resort, in the backcountry, or in town at the end of the day, and you can accomplish all that with a single jacket. Now you can feel comfortable in picking the perfect jacket for your style while still being confident in can excel anywhere.
Burton AK 2L GORE-TEX Cyclic
Water condenses and precipitates, storm cycles turn to high pressure, lines fill in and snow consolidates and melts out again. Another cold winter turns to another sunny spring. To get through it all, you need gear that's as adaptive and reactive as the snow is unpredictable. The Burton AK 2L GORE-TEX Cyclic Jacket has a GORE-TEX membrane that breathes as you do, paired with a Living Lining and its pores that expand and contract. Ride hard and trust your gear. The AK 2L GORE-TEX Cyclic screams versatility in a jacket. Beyond the GORE-TEX 2-Layer 70D Plain Weave, Burton’s implementation of bluesign® materials reduces the impact on humans and the earth during production.
| Fit | Insulation | Waterproof Rating (mm) | Original Price |
| Regular Articulated | None | 28,000 | $424.95 |
Trew Gear Popover
Born from a collaboration between iconic Northwest brands, the Trew Gear Popover Jacket merges the technical prowess of a Portland-based outerwear manufacturer with the stylistic flair of a Seattle-based retailer. TREW and evo manifest in the Trew Gear Popover Jacket. This simple, clean and retro-styled classic offers bomber 20K weather protection and excellent 15K breathability with rugged, abrasion-resistant fabric designed to go the distance — even in the PNW. Built to sustain the backcountry and stand out in the liftline, the Trew Gear is designed to hold up to a season of whatever your riding style demands at an approachable price point. With ample waterproofing and breathability, the only thing you’ll have to focus on is the next run down.
| Fit | Insulation | Waterproof Rating (mm) | Original Price |
| Relaxed | None | 20,000 | $219.95 |
Volcom Dua GORE-TEX
Drop in on the next storm cycle with the incredible waterproof/breathable performance of the Volcom Dua GORE-TEX Jacket. In addition to its gold-standard GORE-TEX membrane, the Dua Jacket is fully featured with functional details like Volcom's Zip Tech® jacket-to-pant interface, an adjustable hood with integrated goggle clips, V-Science 2-way cuffs, and even a whistle-equipped zipper pull for added safety on pow days. Don't settle for jackets that wet out any longer. Experience the best in waterproof breathability with the Volcom Dua GORE-TEX Jacket. Style oozes in the form of a GORE-TEX membrane and a simple color design. Volcom’s Zip Tech® makes pairing the Dua jacket with Volcom snowboard pants super easy and guaranteed to stay bone-dry.
| Fit | Insulation | Waterproof Rating (mm) | Original Price |
| Regular | None | 28,000 | $424.95 |
Oyuki Miharashi YamaPro 2L
Shop all Oyuki Coming alive through Toshikazu Nozaka's art inspired by the spiritual side of Japan, the Oyuki Miharashi YamaPro 2L Jacket puts in the technical work so you can live in the moments on the mountain. Built for all-mountain performance, the PrimaLoft® Gold insulation delivers resilient and lightweight warmth without unnecessary bulk so you can stay light on your feet, and quick through the trees. The powder skirt with the OYUKI® pant lock feature lets you easily pair a jacket and pants for that warmth-in, snow-out type of all-day comfort. A jacket this well-made deserves to be set free in the deepest of pow, and it's your job to make it happen. Designed in the deep pow of Niseko, Japan, you can rest assured knowing the Oyuki Miharashi YamaPro 2L is going to keep you dry on the deepest of days.
| Fit | Insulation | Waterproof Rating (mm) | Original Price |
| Regular | PrimaLoft® | 20,000 | $349.95 |
Airblaster Trenchover
One of the meanest and cleanest pullovers in the game...The Airblaster Trenchover Jacket enlists two layers of 15K waterproof / 10K breathable fabric to offer fierce protection from the elements outside, and a roomier fit underneath to comfortably add and subtract layers as needed. With a helmet-compatible hood and deep neck zipper, you can bundle up and stay shredding all day in this functional and oh-so-stylish pullover jacket. Airblaster knows a thing or two about style and the Trenchover delivers both simple color blocking and loud patterns to match both your personal style and your riding style. Stretch canvas adds a forgiving feel and fit to make sure you’re able to lay a quick rut, front board that rail, or blast into the whiteroom.
| Fit | Insulation | Waterproof Rating (mm) | Original Price |
| Regular | None | 15,000 | $239.95 |
The North Face Ceptor
The North Face Ceptor Jacket is a burly 3 layer number built to take a beating and come back for more. Designed around TNF's proven DryVent™ 3L fabric for supreme weather protection without the bloated price point, and complete with all the features you need and none you don't, the Ceptor is a no-brainer for riders who know what's really important in outerwear and prefer to save some cash for lifts and drinks. The North Face’s durable water-repelling technology is a lock to keep the snow out and the heat in, while still providing a breathable shell. Perfectly versatile and simple in style, without breaking the bank.
| Fit | Insulation | Waterproof Rating (mm) | Original Price |
| Standard | None | 28,000 | $399.95 |
Quiksilver Mission GORE-TEX
On a mission for the best season yet? Then snatch up the Quiksilver Mission GORE-TEX Jacket. Fabricated from recycled polyester with a GORE-TEX membrane backing it for top-tier waterproof protection, the Mission Jacket is one of those jackets that knows there's no point trying to reinvent the wheel... The Quiksilver Mission GORE-TEX Jacket works, has a timeless fit, and it does everything you'd expect a snowboard jacket to do really damn well. Quicksilver’s aptly named Mission jacket is built to last no matter what your mission is for the day or the whole season. Perfectly stash whatever you need with an array of taped pockets and media management, and lock in your jacket with snow pants, thanks to Quicksilver’s jacket-to-pant attachment system.
| Fit | Insulation | Waterproof Rating (mm) | Original Price |
| Regular | None | 28,000 | $299.95 |
Haglöfs Lumi Insulated
The Haglöfs Lumi Insulated Jacket is fully featured and ready to rumble. This highly waterproof and breathable freeride-oriented jacket features backpack-compatible pockets, a helmet-friendly hood, and a protective collar for adverse weather. Underarm zips add airflow when necessary while QuadFusion™ insulation keeps you warm on the chilliest of days. What's not to love about the Haglöfs Lumi Insulated Jacket? The Lumi jacket delivers a waterproof shell with QuadFusion™ insulation to keep layering at a minimum. bluesign® materials reduce the impact on humans and the earth during production and make this jacket a no-brainer for all riders.
| Fit | Insulation | Waterproof Rating (mm) | Original Price |
| Regular | Synthetic | 28,000 | $409.95 |
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.
