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Men's Highline Stretch Shell

Men's Highline Stretch Shell

$529.00 USD
$529.00 USD $529.00
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Our premium alpine 3-layer jacket, the HighLine Stretch Shell combines our BD.dry waterproof/breathable technology with a lightweight, packable design for protection during inclement weather days in the mountains.

  • Drifter Blue ~ Model is 6' 0" | Chest 40" | Waist 32" | Size Medium/32
    Model is 6' 0" | Chest 40" | Waist 32" | Size Medium/32
  • Drifter Blue ~ Model is 6' 0" | Chest 40" | Waist 32" | Size Medium/32
    Model is 6' 0" | Chest 40" | Waist 32" | Size Medium/32
  • Drifter Blue
  • Drifter Blue
  • Drifter Blue
  • Drifter Blue
  • Drifter Blue
  • Drifter Blue
  • Drifter Blue
  • Octane
  • Octane ~ Model is 6' 1" | Chest 40" | Waist 31" | Size Medium/32
    Model is 6' 1" | Chest 40" | Waist 31" | Size Medium/32
  • Octane ~ Model is 6' 1" | Chest 40" | Waist 31" | Size Medium/32
    Model is 6' 1" | Chest 40" | Waist 31" | Size Medium/32
  • Dark Moss
  • Drifter Blue
  • Octane
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Men's Highline Stretch Shell

Men's Highline Stretch Shell

$529.00 USD
$529.00 USD $529.00
Sale Out of Stock
#AP7420104066SML1

Our premium alpine 3-layer jacket, the HighLine Stretch Shell combines our BD.dry waterproof/breathable technology with a lightweight, packable design for protection during inclement weather days in the mountains.

Color: Drifter Blue
Size: S Fit: Regular

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Features

  • Built with BD.dry™ 3L–our engineered waterproof/breathable/windproof technology
  • 20,000g/m2/24 hr breathability rating
  • 20,000mm waterproof rating
  • Fully taped seams
  • Freedom of movement fit
  • Adjustable, climbing-helmet-compatible hood
  • Adjustable cuff tabs
  • YKK Aquaguard Zippers
  • Fit: Regular

Spec

  • Weight: 360 g
  • Size Range: S-XL
  • Series: Highline
  • Center Back Measurement: 31 in
  • Country of Origin: Vietnam

Materials

  • BD.dry Stretch 40d Nylon 3L with DWR (Self: 100% Nylon Face, 100% Nylon Back, 136gsm)

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 mind, the Highline is built to move with you, and features an adjustable hood, shoulder seams with added range of motion, and a lowered neckline to facilitate movement with a pack on. Two chest pockets, two hand pockets, one interior stash pocket, and pit zips round out the feature set on this alpine shell built for the mountains.

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What customers are saying

★ 4.6 · 33 reviews

Reviewers praise how dry it keeps them, the breathability and pit zips, the light weight and the build quality, using it for alpine and ice climbing, mountaineering, ski touring, hiking and rainy everyday wear. Most say it fits true to size with room to layer, though the long cut splits reviewers: five like the extra coverage and five found the body or sleeves too long. Most report it staying waterproof, though one had it fail after two to three years and one saw early wet spots.

Customers like
  • Waterproof in heavy rain
  • Breathable with pit zips
  • Lightweight and packable
  • Well made with good stretch
  • Room for layers underneath

Keep in mind
  • Body and sleeves run long for five reviewers
  • Waterproofing faded after 2-3 years for one
  • Hood elastic came loose for one
  • Only one internal pocket

AI-generated summary of verified customer reviews.

Overall rating: 4.5882354 / 5 from 34 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Black Diamond Highline Stretch Shell is highly regarded for its perfect fit and versatility in alpine conditions. Customers praise its comfort and technical features, including waterproof/breathable protection and adjustable hood. The jacket's design facilitates movement and includes multiple pockets for convenience.

Summary topics

  • Jacket Fit (30%): A substantial number of customers raved about the fit of the jacket, describing it as perfect and comfortable.
  • Shell Versatility (40%): Many customers appreciated the BD Highline Stretch Shell for its perfect fit and versatility for climbing and outdoor activities.

Review topics: ["fit","weight","quality","shell","material","zipper","color","jacket","stretch","fabric","build","works","layer","hood","pockets","waterproofing","snow"].

Review highlights

  • "I found super light and comfortable fit." — Mia G.
  • "5’10” 185 athletic build, bought the medium and fits perfect." — Jason W.
  • "I’m 70 inches, 185, wide shoulders and a large fits great." — Brandon Y.

Reviews

More than a rain shell

"Works as a great rain coat, but it’s so much more. Do everything mountain shell without unnecessary extras. Highly waterproof, highly breathable, semipackable, all mountain shell. Can be used as a ski mountaineering shell, or in bounds, as well as a cold weather hiking shell. Extremely versatile. 6’1” 175#, Medium fits with room for appropriate layers. Good to about freezing for low output with a light puffer and base layer, and well below freezing for high output activities."

— Michael W. (5/5)

Way heavier than listed. Interesting fit.

"I bought a size small and it weighs 15.1 ounce vs 12.7 on the site. On the fit, it is cut oversized - very long length in body and sleeves. I bought small (normally medium) because of this and it was still a bit long for me but a bit too tight on the waist and shoulders for me to make usable. So I would need to get medium but would be swimming in it."

— Alan (3/5)

Perfect light weight jacket

"Used this in multiple trail running races the last few weeks in Colorado! Stayed dry and warm. Looking forward to test it out during the winter"

— Andrew F. (5/5)

Water proofing is not working after couple of year

"Stay away from this product. The water proofing is not working after 2-3 years, even if you reapply Durable Water Repellent (DWR) like Nikwax. I have contacted the support, and they told me it's normal, and won't do anything about it."

— Romain (1/5)

Highend shell

"Great jacket, really well made and the materials are high end. I'm 5'8" 155lbs and i got a medium. The small might fit me. The medium is incredibly long and while this might provide more coverage, I'm not certain the extra length is necessary. worn with a harness one can manage the extra by using the draw string and it works well."

— Patrick D. (4/5)

Solid jacket

"Good build quality and features. Kept my dry, but the fabric appeared to wet-out in a couple spots in the first few uses."

— Isaac O. (4/5)

Light and breathable

"Took this up some mountains, works well for a hard shell when below freezing. Breathable zippers under the arms is continent when on the hot descend"

— Logan W. (5/5)

Nice shell

"I’m 70 inches, 185, wide shoulders and a large fits great. BD put some thought into making this harness compatible with high pockets and a long torso. Super lightweight with a tiny bit of stretch. Nice adjustable hood. Tightly sealed zippers and generous pit zips. Everything seems dialed and doesn’t look like it will flake apart like the previous generation of shells. Bright colors are a plus."

— Brandon Y. (5/5)

Good fit and effective shell

"Their shells fit really well -- notably they are long enough in the body, which is key for a taller person. Great weight, too -- light enough to not be a burden, yet thick enough to be a real cold weather shell."

— MICHAEL J. (5/5)

Hood elastic came undone.

"Jacket is perfect for climbing all day and fits perfect. The only downside is the hood elastic popped out when I tightened it ever so gently. There’s no way that elastic is able to be rethreaded without taking apart the hood. Very sad day!"

— Curt H. (3/5)

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