At Black Diamond, our shells are designed with the same ethos as our equipment, guided by the principle that your gear can be the difference between success and failure.

Just like your rope and rack, the shell on your back has been meticulously engineered for technical mountain performance focused on durability, protection, and functionality.

THE MISSION ALPINE SHELL

EXTREME-WEATHER PROTECTION.

The Mission Alpine Shell is our pinnacle shell, designed for ice climbers, alpine climbers, and anyone out in extreme conditions. Durable, fully featured, and built with ultra-tough Spectra® in high-wear areas and our BD.dry ™ hydrophobic membrane, the Mission Alpine Shell protects you from the elements when the adventure turns into an epic. 

Material: BD.dry™ 3L hydrophobic construction Waterproof/ Breathability rating: 20,000mm, 10,000g  

THE MISSION ALPINE COLLECTION

Black-Rye
NEW
Black-Rye
Black
Octane

Men's Mission Alpine Shell

Regular price $749.00 USD
Sale price $749.00 USD Regular price $749.00
Black-Laurel Green
NEW
Black-Laurel Green
Black

Women's Mission Alpine Shell

Regular price $749.00 USD
Sale price $749.00 USD Regular price $749.00

STRATALINE

SLEEK, MINIMALIST WEATHER PROTECTION

The Strataline Stretch Shell provides sleek, minimalist, yet robust weather protection in any pursuit, from mountain runs in sudden snow squalls to rainy commutes. Combining BD.dry ™, our 3-layer, engineered waterproof/breathable/windproof solution, with a packable, streamlined profile, this jacket performs in seriously wet conditions.

Material: Stretch BD.dry ™ 3L hydrophillic construction Waterproof/ Breathability rating: 20,000mm, 20,000g

THE STRATALINE COLLECTION

Midnight Blue
NEW
Midnight Blue
Burnt Sienna
Black

Men's Strataline Stretch Shell

Regular price $299.00 USD
Sale price $299.00 USD Regular price $299.00
Dark Mauve
NEW
Dark Mauve
Glacier
Black ~ Model Height 5' 8" | Chest 34" | Waist 28" | Size Small/6

Women's Strataline Stretch Shell

Regular price $299.00 USD
Sale price $299.00 USD Regular price $299.00

HIGHLINE

ROBUST, PREMIUM, VERSATILE PROTECTION

Embrace inclement weather in the mountains with our premium alpine 3-layer shell. The Highline Stretch Shell combines our BD.dry ™ waterproof/breathable technology with a lightweight, packable design for protection during downpours, sideways sleet, and sudden snow squalls.

Material: Stretch BD.dry ™ 3L hydrophillic construction Waterproof/ Breathability rating: 20,000mm, 20,000g

DEPLOY

ULTIMATE FAST-AND-LIGHT PROTECTION

A shell so light you might as well throw it in your pack, because it sucks to top out a multipitch to ominous thunderheads blowing in without a shell. The Deploy 3L is an extremely packable, fully-taped, waterproof shell and your insurance policy for mountain missions when the forecast takes a turn toward nasty.

Material: Stretch BD.dry ™ 3L hydrophillic construction Waterproof/ Breathability rating: 20,000mm, 30,000g

THE DEPLOY COLLECTION

Pewter
NEW
Pewter
Black
Octane

Men's Deploy 3L Shell

Regular price $399.00 USD
Sale price $399.00 USD Regular price $399.00
Fog Blue
NEW
Fog Blue
Black

Women's Deploy 3L Shell

Regular price $399.00 USD
Sale price $399.00 USD Regular price $399.00

FINELINE

EVERYDAY PROTECTION

Escape a rainy crag or bike to the gym for a training session during a downpour—the Fineline Stretch Rain Shell is built for the wettest conditions but quickly adapts to moderate weather, thanks to a stretchy, breathable BD.dry ™ 2.5L construction and integrated features to keep you comfortable when the weather breaks.

Material: Stretch BD.dry ™ 2.5Lhydrophobic constructionWaterproof/Breathability rating: 10,000mm, 10,000g