I have a The North Face jacket and there are velcro bands on the front zipper flap. When I remove the jacket, I always make sure to meticulously stick the hook side with the loop side or else it tends to catch on my precious wool sweaters and eat them. And then when I need it, I have to undo the velcro and it makes an annoying tearing noise.

I'm wondering if I should remove them and install metal snaps instead. Which one are better for extreme conditions with snow and frost development, velcro or snaps?

Thanks
Frankie