Best Men's Spyder Jackets

Updated March 2019
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Best of the Best
Spyder
Leader Jacket
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Expertly designed down alternative jacket for outdoor winter sports, constructed utilizing Spyder technology, with loads of special features.

Pros

Popular jacket useful for skiing and other winter sports. Made with 3M Thinsulate Insulation, core ventilation, waterproof lining, waterproof center front zipper, waterproof hand and chest pocket zippers, full seam taping, hook-and-loop adjustable cuffs with gussets, and interior stretch cuffs with thumb holes. Removable helmet-compatible hood. Also has data card pocket and internal mesh pocket for goggles.

Cons

Purchasers generally love this jacket with few complaints. Sizing can be on the small side.

Spyder
Men's Foremost Full-Zip Jacket
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Functional and fashion-forward jacket featuring combination of 2 types of weave, for men with an active lifestyle.

Pros

Quality-crafted combination of jacquard knit and heavyweight sweater knit bonded to anti-pill fleece. Excellent for active lifestyles. Features a brushed microfiber inner collar, reverse coil zipper in front, zipper hand pockets, and locker loop. Comes in a large variety of colors.

Cons

Fabric snags easily, and it is not fully wind-proof.

Best Bang for the Buck
Spyder
Men's Outbound Novelty Mid Weight Stryke Jacket
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Athletic-fit, pullover jacket with front half-zipper, a crossover style between sports and social activities.

Pros

Easy care 100% Polyester. Stretch fleece panels under the arms and down the sides provide for increased mobility. Brushed microfiber inner collar, front reverse coil half-zipper. Mid-weight sweater knit provides warmth and comfort. Available in 5 colors, all contrasting with black side panels.

Cons

Great, quality-made jacket, although some may not like the half-zipper feature because it makes put on/take off more difficult.

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Pelmo Down Jacket
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Warm, waterproof, yet breathable down jacket, with 4 color/trim combinations available.

Pros

Jacket is lightweight and has 550 Power fill down for comfort and warmth. Spyder's special Xt coating makes jacket waterproof while still breathable. Details include reverse coil center front zipper with custom spring-loaded pull, zippered hand-warming pockets, elasticized cuffs, and microfiber-lined neck and chin guard.

Cons

Sizes run small.

Spyder
Men's Bandit Half Zip Light Weight Stryke Fleece Jacket
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Sporty and fashionable fleece jacket with front half-zipper, available in 8 color combinations.

Pros

Lightweight sweater knit fabric bonded to anti-pill fleece lends both style and comfort. 100% Polyester. Easy care. Stretch fleece panels at side body and underarms allow mobility. Brushed microfiber inner collar. Contrasting-color, reverse coil YKK zippers have custom pulls. Zippered chest and hand-warmer pockets.

Cons

Half-zipper pullover, more difficult to put on/take off.

How we decided

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

24 Models Considered
6 Hours Researched
1 Experts Interviewed
283 Consumers Consulted
Zero products received from manufacturers.

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

Why trust BestReviews?
BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.
BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.

Spyder jackets are designed for cold-weather activity as well as style.  A Spyder jacket is often recognized by its unique sleek and puffy look. Jackets feature 550 power fill down feather used by winter athletes, primarily skiers and snowboarders. Styles come in an array of colors. Sleeves are paneled for mobility. Jackets typically come in long sleeves and hit around the waist, however shell versions are available in addition to sleeveless options. The core technology of this jacket varies from thinsulate technology, Primaloft, and GORE-TEX. Spyder jackets can keep you warm in temperatures near zero degrees. Jacket options may include chin protection and hand warmers.

The team that worked on this review
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Spyder

Men's Foremost Full-Zip Jacket

Spyder

Men's Foremost Full-Zip Jacket

Functional and fashion-forward jacket featuring combination of 2 types of weave, for men with an active lifestyle.
$150
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Spyder

Men's Outbound Novelty Mid Weight Stryke Jacket

Spyder

Men's Outbound Novelty Mid Weight Stryke Jacket

Athletic-fit, pullover jacket with front half-zipper, a crossover style between sports and social activities.
$60
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Spyder

Pelmo Down Jacket

Spyder

Pelmo Down Jacket

Warm, waterproof, yet breathable down jacket, with 4 color/trim combinations available.
$124
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Spyder

Leader Jacket

Spyder

Leader Jacket

Expertly designed down alternative jacket for outdoor winter sports, constructed utilizing Spyder technology, with loads of special features.
$450
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Spyder

Men's Bandit Half Zip Light Weight Stryke Fleece Jacket

Spyder

Men's Bandit Half Zip Light Weight Stryke Fleece Jacket

Sporty and fashionable fleece jacket with front half-zipper, available in 8 color combinations.

$99

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