Best Snowboard Jacket

North Face Build Up - Review 2025

By: Derek Doyle & Annie Gunton - Updated: April 2025

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Derek Doyle

Contributor at SlopeMagazine.com

Hailing from Aspen, Colorado, Derek began his skiing career in the illustrious Powder Pandas ski school program, eventually sort of growing up to ski professionally in slopestyle and big air, while moonlighting as a ski tuner and writer.

Now living in Colorado’s front range, Derek can be found among the i70 crowd racing to find hidden powder stashes on the back bowls of Vail, on Park Lane in Breckenridge, under the lights on Keystone, and returning home to the High Alpine steeps in Snowmass. When he's not skiing he’s wishing he was, or nerding out on mountain biking, climbing, and golf.

Annie Gunton

Editor at SlopeMagazine.com

Annie has lived on 4 continents and traveled through 6. Spending her time in places as different as London and the Kalahari she has adapted how she gets out and enjoys what’s around.

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Where to buy North Face Build Up:

Backcountry

Evo

Ski and snowboard apparel has been fairly interchangeable, but there are still some jackets that will naturally appeal more to the laid-back, stylish snowboard community.

This is where the Build Up jacket comes in as a sweet North Face snowboard jacket. The urban-oriented, slick, and warm design has a bit of a baggier profile and minimalist look.

Equipped with wind- and waterproof construction, the Build Up Jacket features a mesh lining and fully breathable membrane to keep you toasty and dry. It comes with mountain-minded details like a helmet-compatible hood and a snug powder skirt.

Things we like:

Relaxed fit sits comfortably over extra layers.
Fully waterproof and breathable
Outstanding value and even better protection
Recycled materials

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Things we don't like:

Underarm color stripe
Small zipper hinge is hard to grip with gloves on, especially mittens

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Where to buy North Face Build Up:

Backcountry

Evo

Specs & Features

Type: Shell
Material: DryVent (2-layer) 100% recycled nylon, PFC-free DWR treatment
Waterproofing: Fully sealed seams prevent moisture from seeping in
Storage: Covered, secure-zip hand pockets and hook-and-loop-closure wrist pocket

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