Patagonia Snowshot Insulated Jacket - Boys' reviews and deals for sale

7 year old loves it!

We recently purchased three snow/ski jackets for our 7 year old and this is the one he chose. It fits as Patagonia normally does - right on size for the age if the child is tall and lean. He’s 4 feet and 46 pounds and the 7/8 fits perfectly with a little room to grow in overall length so I imagine he’ll be able to wear it for two seasons. The other two brands we ordered to try… read more in the same size were HUGE on him but thankfully we can always count on Patagonia for our needs! As far as it not fitting a ski helmet, I was fully aware when purchasing it knowing it wouldn’t fit; he’s never worn a hood out on the slopes so this isn’t an issue for him. If it is for you, definitely don’t buy it! I think if you could size up and get away with the fit being a little larger overall the hood *may* fit but I can’t say for sure, just a guess. My own Patagonia ski coat that’s true to size for my body also doesn’t go comfortably over my ski helmet and I didn’t size up to accommodate since I don’t use a hood over my helmet, either! ?

Weatherproof, but not good for skiing

Imagine having a 5 year old who LOVES to ski. No matter what, he wants to go out with his dad - its the perfect patagonia ad. Now imagine you're stuck on a stalled lift in Vermont with the wind howling and your poor kid, who is otherwise super happy in 20 degree weather, crying hysterically because he is freezing cold. That was the situation I was stuck in. The hood on my jacket… read more was the different between me being cold and warm - so when I say the lack of a helmet-compatible hood was the single most boneheaded thing a designer could skip in a ski jacket, I mean it in a visceral, 'this is absolutely unacceptable and needs to be fixed' kind of way.

Very Well Made But Not for a Helmet.

I recently ordered and subsequently returned the Snowshot Jacket. While the jacket appears very well made and is a perfect fit for my eight-year-old son (size small), the hood is not helmet-compatible. Not even close. The hood is so small it barely fits over his head without a helmet—or even a hat. Why would Patagonia make a ski jacket for kids in 2019 that is not helmet-compatible?… read more Every kid at every ski resort is wearing a helmet these days. Every other major manufacturer (Obermeyer, Helly Hanson, North Face, and Spyder) for kids ski clothing all offer helmet-compatible jackets. The ability to pull the hood over the helmet and then zip up the collar is ideal protection for cold windy days. This seems like a huge oversight and makes the jacket pretty useless for harsh conditions on the slopes.

Decent coat but is it a ski coat?

I bought this for my ten year old. We ski in Northern WI and upper Michigan. Coat is warm enough but with very few features. At minimum, there needs to be a dedicated lift ticket / season pass attachment point. The zippers don’t hold up for this purpose and I’ve had to reattach the chest zipper pocket after only three ski trips. Come on Patagonia! You’re better… read more than that.

Great Coat

My son seems to love it so far and it keeps him nice and warm.

Great product

My nephew is 5 and can’t seem to stop growing. Every year I spend hours looking at jackets and never stray from Patagonia. The size chart was particularly helpful when determining whether an XS boys’ would fit (he’s only worn toddlers), which it did. The material and insulation stand up to cold Michigan winters and most importantly, he loves it. Highly recommend!

Loved this.

The coat fit my son perfect!