$249 The Burton Porter 3L Jacket is about as good as you can get without adding Gore-Tex. In a lot of ways this is the non Gore-tex alternative to the Burton AK 2L Cyclic Jacket. The 2 jackets are also similar in terms of fit and provide something not terribly baggy but not something too tight. 3 Layers is a lot and means it can do a seriously good job if you deal with a lot of wet conditions. In some cases a 3 Layer jacket can even do better than a 2 Layer jacket when it comes to repelling wetness that is pressing down on your jacket. The breathability isn't there like Goretex but not everyone needs to have perfect ventilation. You get three outer pockets and one inner pocket and zippers that are just average. They don't have the super sealed AK thing going but they do a good job. The Porter is well built and does what you would expect for a technical shell in this price category. If you don't need the status symbol of Gore-Tex on your jacket this might work as a low cost bombproof technical shell. Most of the Porter Jackets are priced at $249 and that is what we feel is the call. There is a Porter Patrol Jacket that is priced $100 more and claims a more durable fabric. Can't say for sure that is worth the money but to some it might be.
Burton is huge. They have developed or acquired most of the technology that we use today. Burton is one of the only companies that can provide you with everything you need to snowboard from boards to beanies. Burton even owns arguably the best surfboard company Channel Islands because Jake likes to surf. They are like the Yankees of snowboarding because they can always outspend their competition to win.
The positives- Burton provides more products for each gear/clothing/accessory category than any other company. Burton has possibly the best customer service in the snowboarding industry. Burton continuously spends more money than almost any company to develop new tech or just make what they have better. Burton sponsors more pro’s and get’s more high level user feed back than any other company. They have some of the best boots, bindings and boards in the industry. They also have great clothing. The Negatives- Because Burton spends so much money on sponsorship and tech they have to pass this cost along to the products they sell. They relentlessly continue to jack up the prices every year. You are almost always going to get a good product from Burton’s higher end line but some mid to low level products don’t stack up to the competition in the same price range. Just remember it’s not always good because it hast the Burton label on it.
Hot or cold conditions, the Burton Porter Jacket regulates complicating factors like temp, precip, and wind speed. Redefining storm performance, the super-weatherproof, extra supple DRYRIDE 3L fabric introduces a Burton-first 30,000MM waterproof rating. Not enough? Check the Stotz® Etaproof™ HD fabric on the Blotto Gray colorway. Originally developed for Air Force pilots to survive a crash at sea, this incredibly weatherproof, breathable, and rugged fabric’s phase changing technology actually increases waterproofing when faced with wet conditions. The NEW Mid Fit is slightly longer and more tailored without being wider for a jacket that functions and looks good on snow and street, while the lightweight and packable design makes this a jacket that can be easily stashed in a pack when hiking.
Fully Taped Seams
Mid Fit
Internal Audio/Stash Pocket
Includes Men’s Burton Jacket Features Package
Lightweight, Packable Design
Reversible with Printed Scrim Lining [Patrol Colorway]
