10 Best Ski Pants (Review) in 2020

The first product on our list in a lightweight option from Arctix, designed to keep users protected from harsh weather. The Arctix Men’s Essential Snow Pants are made with 100% polyester with thermalock coating, providing as much comfort as possible; also coming with adjustability features that make for the perfect fit. This pair of snow pants are specially made to be wind-resistant, waterproof and highly protective even in weather reaching up to -20° to +35°. The best part about this product, as mentioned earlier is that is incredibly lightweight and allows a range of movement so that it doesn’t feel like an excess load when worn.

From customer reviews, it is easy to see that this product is well-liked for several reasons. Thanks to the adjustable weight, it is very easy to fix the pants so that they are snug and comfortable. This product is also appreciated for being breathable and waterproof, keeping the moisture out by all means. Offered in a variety of colors, the Arctix snow pants can also be a style choice.

Arctix has also provided a snow pants option for women and this unsurprisingly is Amazon’s best seller for women’s snow pants. This pair of snow pants are made with high-quality polyester, that ensures comfort and durability. Made especially to be both wind and water-resistant, the Arctix Women’s Insulated Snow Pants can be worn in the toughest climates.

These snow pants also offer a loose and comfortable fit allowing for a full range of motion, with deep pockets and enough zippers to keep your hands extra warm. What’s more, the extra boot zippers also make for easy access to smaller boots. Despite all the amazing features these pants remain lightweight and breathable.

With the available size chart, buyers can choose pants that fit best and for some extra leeway, this product also comes with an adjustable waist. The Arctix Women’s Insulated Snow Pants also come in a range of styles and colors so that the option as to what works best for you is in your hands.

Despite the fact that this product is listed for men, it really can be worn by anyone as the styles provided are neutral and come with great features that you would not want to overlook them. The Columbia Men’s Bugaboo snow pants will keep you warm and comfortable throughout the harsh season whether you plan to snowboard or not. They are made with 100% material and have a Two-Layer design features for the best results.

Extra features in these insulated snow pants include a secure-zip close, hand pockets and articulated knees that allow for a full range of motion. This product also offers a range of styles, colors, and sizes so that you can make the purchase that works for you. Overall, it offers a comfortable fit and is very durable. It is also well-liked for its high-quality material and stitching, making a simple but worthwhile buy.

Trailside has dedicated its life to providing practical, functional and comfortable clothing, the Co. Men’s Insulated Ski Pant Fleece-Lined Waterproof Snow Pants is only one of their many great designs. This particular pair of pants have been designed with 100% high-quality polyester that is durable enough to last through a few seasons. The range in sizes allows you to pick what will fit best on your body. Additionally, these snow pants are both wind and waterproof and are equipped with deep hand pockets around the exterior for storage purposes.

No doubt, Trailside has put a lot of work into ensuring that they produce products that customers will love and have done so successfully with these snow pants. Users also love these pants for their great fit and quality. Just ensure that when purchasing, take great care in selecting a pair that fit just right as this seems to have been a problem with some customers.

As one of the highest-rated products on our list, the Outdoor Ventures Men’s Lite Snow pants come packed with practical features to make them as functional as possible for users. These water and windproof snow pants are made with high-quality polyester and spandex for the sake of durability. These snow pants are also especially comfortable to wear; they sit high on the waist and have boot cut legs which allow for your boots to sit without obstruction around your ankles.

The best thing about this product is that they have a great look proving to us that there is no need to look dumpy just because you want to stay warm outdoors. They are also fleece-lined for extra warmth, while the dart on the knee allows for flexibility in your movements.

Customers have sworn by this product and it is everything you would expect from outdoor pants. They also fit quite well and last for as long you’ll need them to.

The BenBoy Women’s Outdoor Waterproof Windproof Fleece Slim Cargo Snow Ski Hiking Pants are very unique looking and have been made from 100% polyester. It also comes lined with fleece whilst being efficiently water and wind-resistant to keep the elements out. Despite being packed with all these features, this pair of pants remains lightweight enough to fit comfortably. And although tight-fitting, they still make room for multiple pockets for storage. The adjustable waistband featured on the product also adds to their comfortability factor.

Buyers have loved this product for its flexibility, making it easy to enjoy the outdoors; what’s more, its durability ensures it lasts through the toughest conditions and its high quality. They also provide a great fit for most users and for the assigned price these pants are definitely a steal. You definitely will not be disappointed as the possibilities with these snow pants are endless.

To kick things off, we have Arc’teryx coming in with a dozen styles of these stellar snow pants for the slopes. There are three primary materials that have gone into this, strategically placed and designed to maintain your body temperature while keeping the snow out. Speaking of that, you get the best of the best: Gore-Tex waterproofing to keep powder out of your suit. You will have a bit of a hassle getting into the pockets, even when you have them fully open.

Ski pants are notoriously more padded and insulated than snowboarding pants, but this pair is a bit light on insulation. It keeps your carry weight low but feels a bit thin. Arc’teryx did equip this with some advanced windproof aspects to not only prevent the chill from seeping into your ski pants, but also help to promote positive aerodynamics for a faster speed on the slopes, and a quick shake-off to get all that snow off you after a wipeout. Be sure to combine this with a cool ski jacket from our list.

Hopping into the silver medal in this uphill race, Salomon came in to give you something to get excited about. Their ski bib pants for men come with a fantastic inseam right out of the package, keeping it fitted and close by for additional heat retention. You have the perfect amount of insulation to be warm and toasty, without sweating and feeling like you’re actually in a sauna room instead of on the snowy slopes. Their prices do jump around a bit when you get into sizing and have a fairly wide range.

I talked about that good fit, and it truly was a good fit, but that’s if you pay attention to customer reviews and answered questions. The sizes are a bit off, so you should bump up by one to get the right fit for you. Thanks to the blend of nylon and elastane, you have a bit of wiggle room to move around and get that perfect bend on the knees while you’re racing downhill. Lightweight construction, plenty of pockets for a pair of ski gloves or your shades, and smooth gliding all the way down.

The North Face is always an excellent choice to go with in just about any circumstances, and their ski pants are no exception. They built these pants to be ultra-durable and tough, though you can’t get their usual lifetime warranty on these insulated pants like you used to. The good thing is, we highly doubt you would ever have to call on that. These are rated to last you twenty to thirty years, and include 60g Heatseeker technology for the perfect level of toasty warmth rolling around on the inside of your ski pants from the moment the trip begins, until it ends.

We are a bit upset to report that you have a limited number of sizing options, as these are a slightly newer product. You’ll get plenty of pocket storage for your add-on items, as well as a fully windproof shell that’s able to cut against some of the harshest winds up at the summit. Fully sealed seam, comfortable fit, and another piece of North Face gear to go along with the rest in your collection

Helly Hansen was a new try for us, but the prices and user reviews painted it in a bright light, and we’re certainly glad we gave them a go. You get superior YKK Aqua guard pocket zippers to resist rust and the damages endured on the slopes (and wipeouts). There’s a fantastic bit of heat retention in these pants while keeping them nice and breathable, but you do run into a spot of an issue on the fit. They tend to run a few inches wide in the waist no matter what you order.

On that note, they also run in short supply, not always having a plethora of sizes in stock. We were lucky to snag a good size, and it was the last of that batch. There’s excellent waterproofing aspects, as well as ten different colors to choose from to align with your current ski gear. Last but not least, due to the tight-knit design and inseam, you’ll remain plenty aerodynamic on your ride down the slopes, maintaining speed without feeling the chill penetrate the pants. Be sure to also check out our list of amazing ski goggles for more great items like this.

We’re winding down into the lower tier selection, but we’re not out of the woods yet. This Flylow Baker bib-style set of ski pants gives you a few unique features, which validate the price tag. For one, you get ventilation along the inner leg area that you can control (sort of) to allow a gust of chilly air in to cool you down. You’re in full control of the internal temperature of your ski pants. Knee boxes also give you a lot more mobility to bend and pivot while you’re hitting the slopes, however, it does come at the cost of making these ski pants a bit baggy.

You’ll definitely need a powder gaiter, and as a word of the wise, watch out for the straps of the bib: they’re a bit rough and don’t offer the most comfort over your thermals, so use caution to prevent any irritation. You get three layers of protection to insulate and provide fantastic waterproofing, all wrapped up in a lightweight design. There’s no excuse not to be on that ski lift right now. Our handy guide to sunglasses for skiing features more great products like this.

We love Columbia here on Gear Hungry (we’ve even devoted an entire guide to their astounding jackets), but when it comes to ski pants they really knocked this out of the park. These lightweight ski pants come with so many adjustable sections, from the internal gaiters to the external waist adjustment system, that you’ll be able to get snug no matter where you are. If you hop off the lift and notice something’s amiss, you’ll be able to fix it on the spot. These ski pants are extremely affordable, but they have it all backwards on sizing.

Whereas you run into things running small in most instances, these actually run big for the sizes. Larges fit like XL’s, and so on. Apart from that, the insulation on this pair isn’t the best, which tends to come with the price range. Mobility is on-point, as is waterproofing and wind resistance. These pants offer a fair blend of aerodynamics and fitted seams. Sealed, protected, definitely a pair to give a try. And also, they can be combined with a good Columbia jacket.

The whole title is a pun, but the price won’t leave you in stitches: a fair asking price and a lot of flexibility depending on your size. When it comes to sizing, Spyder Men’s Troublemaker Ski Pants always tend to come a bit longer than anticipated, and nobody wants to have to cuff their ski pants. For its odd size, you do get an easily adjustable waist section and wide belt loops, allowing you to add a bib harness system later if you would like. One of the best features is the thigh ventilation, keeping it cool when you would otherwise be sweating up a storm.

Because this is made of nothing but polyester, there’s a small problem in the design. You just want to give these some extra TLC so you don’t wreck the bonding between the poly and the waterproof layer inside. Zippered pockets, excellent cuff guards and a maneuverable knee box design all adds to the usability of these ski pants. We would say these are some hybrid pants that a snowboarder could even get behind, so if you want to rent a board for a few hours on your trip to try it out, these would be the pants to do it in. Pun on your winter boots and hit the road to some ski resort.

Strap in and take off to the summit, because you’re ready to shred down those slopes with Outdoor Research. These fitted ski pants run with a blend of nylon, polyester and a touch of spandex to let this contour to your body. That fact is ever president when you take a look at the central section coming up your abdomen and extending through the straps that cross over your shoulders. They’re easily adjustable and don’t dig into your shoulders or irritate.

These pants are a bit thinner than we would have liked though. You’ll feel a bit of wind through them, despite the fact that it comes with great heat retention. The knee box design was intended to make your movements a little more dextrous, but due to the sealed inseam design (which is great) you really have to bend and crunch in these ski pants to get full knee mobility. Excellent for a hybrid snowboarder and skier, fitted with YKK zippers that won’t rust in the melting snow. These can also make a perfect gift for skiers in your life.

Black Diamond almost didn’t make the cut, but these prevailed through a big wipeout in a snowbank (and you know, we still looked dapper when we came out). Black Diamond teamed up with Gore-Tex to install the best waterproofing known to man along the inside of these ski pants, and even added in KRD impact foam to help with those unfortunate spills we mentioned earlier. For all this glory, expect to pay a fair price, and within a rather wide range depending on your required sizes.

The only design flaw we didn’t really care for, even though it’s marketed as a good thing, is how baggy it was around the ankles. It’s supposed to provide access to certain kinds of footwear on the slopes, but if you’re adding these to a pre-existing lineup of ski gear, it’s just going to be a bit bulky and awkward. You do get great flexibility throughout the rest of the pants as a result, all while holding onto heat like it’s going out of style. And they go well with good ski boots.

Last but certainly not least, we have our premium choice with all the fixings. You get Gore-Tex waterproofing throughout every aspect of these Dakine Stoker ski pants, including the extended knee boxes that provide an excellent range of motion to keep you swiveling and swerving down the slopes. It also doesn’t hurt that you get that same flexibility along the back panel, useful for when you grab your skis off the ground. Pair it all up with some YKK Aqua guard zippers and a base layer, and you’re good to go.

The only real hassle here is the lower fly access; it’s a bit dodgy to get to, primarily to upkeep the waterproofing, but nonetheless an aggravating access point. Ventilated leg lining and a tailored fit will have you feeling as luxurious as standing at the tip of a frozen peak can make you. If you’re still not certain what ski pants you’d like, go on down and read our buying guide, then circle back to grab your favorite pair out of the list.