Technical Shells

The Mission Alpine shell is built for alpine climbers, ice climbers, and mountaineers who push the limits. Spectra® ripstop delivers durability and toughness in high-wear areas and our BD.dry ™ hydrophobic membrane construction provides ultimate protection in wet conditions. Designed in our ethos of...

Alpine squalls or urban downpours, the Fineline Stretch Rain Shell can handle it all. Featuring our BD.dry™ waterproof/breathable/windproof solution, which is engineered to shield you from whatever the weather holds, the Fineline is a fully featured rain shell. With DWR sealed pit zip vents,...

The Black Diamond Highline Stretch Shell is the most versatile and technical 3-layer mountain shell in our collection. The HighLine features our premier BD.dry waterproof/breathable protection with a backing fabric to help regulate core temperature as you move. With fast and light movement in...

Technical, with just the right amount of features, the Strataline Stretch Shell provides sleek, minimalist, yet robust weather protection for rainy conditions. Combining BD.dry™, our 3-layer, engineered waterproof/breathable/windproof solution, with a DWR finish, this jacket performs well in seriously wet conditions. Packable and low...

Built with mountain running in mind, this ultralight, highly technical, waterproof layer provides security and protection from the elements in a packable design. Although it originated as a race layer for mountain runners, the Deploy 3L Shell is ideal for multi-pitches deep in the...

Alpine squalls or urban downpours, the Fineline Stretch Rain Shell can handle it all. Featuring our BD.dry™ waterproof/breathable/windproof solution, which is engineered to shield you from whatever the weather holds, the Fineline is a fully featured rain shell. With DWR sealed pit zip vents,...

Alpine squalls or urban downpours, the Fineline Stretch Rain Shell can handle it all. Featuring our BD.dry™ waterproof/breathable/windproof solution, which is engineered to shield you from whatever the weather holds, the Fineline is a fully featured rain shell. With DWR sealed pit zip vents,...

An ultralight softshell designed to shield weight-conscious climbers from ridgeline gusts and light weather, the Black Diamond Alpine Start Hoody features Schoeller stretch-woven fabric to provide highly breathable and highly packable weather resistance. An updated silhouette provides an increased range of motion and unrestricted...

The Black Diamond Highline Stretch Shell is the most versatile and technical 3-layer mountain shell in our collection. The HighLine features our premier BD.dry waterproof/breathable protection with a backing fabric to help regulate core temperature as you move. With fast and light movement in...

Engineered to provide ultimate lightweight weather protection in the mountains, the Distance Wind Shell combines superior weather resistance and breathability with an ultralight design, so you are always ready for what the mountains throw at you. Featuring a water-resistant finish with a DWR treatment,...