Black Diamond's Stormline Stretch hardshell pants are a necessary addition to your mountaineering layering system. Featuring the BD.dry™ waterproof/breathable/windproof solution—engineered to shield you from whatever the weather holds—the StormLine Stretch Rain Pants are extremely sleek and packable, while also durable and comfortable thanks to their ultra-stretchy fabric. Plus, they've got full-length side zips, making it a breeze to put them on while wearing crampons.
Built with BD.dry™–our engineered waterproof/breathable/windproof technology
BD.dry 2.5L
10,000 mm waterproof rating
10,000 g/m2/24hr breathability rating
Stretch fabric
Gusset seat and articulated knees increase mobility
Full length double-separating DWR treated side zippers
Snap bottom closure with internal cord adjust at hem to customize fit
Stows into back-right zippered pocket with carabiner clip loop
Regular
277 g (9.77 oz)
Vietnam
BD.dry™ 2.5L, Two-way stretch woven face with DWR finish (110gsm, 100% Nylon)
Black Diamond Men's Apparel Sizing
S
IN
CM
Neck
15.5
39.5
Chest
36-38
91-96.5
Sleeve
33.5
85
Waist
29-31
73.5-79
Hip
35.5-37.5
90-95.5
Inseam
31.5
80
M
IN
CM
Neck
16
40.5
Chest
38.5-41
97.5-104
Sleeve
34
86.5
Waist
31.5-34
80-86.5
Hip
38-40.5
96.5-103
Inseam
32.5
82.5
L
IN
CM
Neck
16.5
42
Chest
41.5-44.5
105-113
Sleeve
34
86.5
Waist
34.5-37.5
87.5-95.5
Hip
41-44
104-112
Inseam
33.5
85
XL
IN
CM
Neck
17.5
44.5
Chest
45-48.5
114-123
Sleeve
34.5
87.5
Waist
38-42
96.5-106.5
Hip
44.5-48
113-122
Inseam
33.5
85
Description
Push You Limits No Matter What The Weather Holds
Black Diamond's Stormline Stretch hardshell pants are a necessary addition to your mountaineering layering system. Featuring the BD.dry™ waterproof/breathable/windproof solution—engineered to shield you from whatever the weather holds—the StormLine Stretch Rain Pants are extremely sleek and packable, while also durable and comfortable thanks to their ultra-stretchy fabric. Plus, they've got full-length side zips, making it a breeze to put them on while wearing crampons.
Details/Features
Built with BD.dry™–our engineered waterproof/breathable/windproof technology
BD.dry 2.5L
10,000 mm waterproof rating
10,000 g/m2/24hr breathability rating
Stretch fabric
Gusset seat and articulated knees increase mobility
Full length double-separating DWR treated side zippers
Snap bottom closure with internal cord adjust at hem to customize fit
Stows into back-right zippered pocket with carabiner clip loop
Regular
Specs
277 g (9.77 oz)
Vietnam
BD.dry™ 2.5L, Two-way stretch woven face with DWR finish (110gsm, 100% Nylon)
Sizing
Black Diamond Men's Apparel Sizing
S
IN
CM
Neck
15.5
39.5
Chest
36-38
91-96.5
Sleeve
33.5
85
Waist
29-31
73.5-79
Hip
35.5-37.5
90-95.5
Inseam
31.5
80
M
IN
CM
Neck
16
40.5
Chest
38.5-41
97.5-104
Sleeve
34
86.5
Waist
31.5-34
80-86.5
Hip
38-40.5
96.5-103
Inseam
32.5
82.5
L
IN
CM
Neck
16.5
42
Chest
41.5-44.5
105-113
Sleeve
34
86.5
Waist
34.5-37.5
87.5-95.5
Hip
41-44
104-112
Inseam
33.5
85
XL
IN
CM
Neck
17.5
44.5
Chest
45-48.5
114-123
Sleeve
34.5
87.5
Waist
38-42
96.5-106.5
Hip
44.5-48
113-122
Inseam
33.5
85
Guide Pick
"BD stormline stretch is the best hardshell pant because it is affordable, zips all the way down each leg and stretches to fit over whatever layers underneath."
The guides over at RMI collectively spend over 10,000+ days a year on the world's highest mountains, climbing hundreds of thousands of vertical feet. They put their gear and apparel through the wringer. This stuff is their work wear and they simply will not tolerate inferior gear.
Step 2
At the end of the climbing season, guides are given a survey to find out what gear they are using and why it is their favorite. We don’t often get complete agreement but we do get alignment and by looking at the data, a few clear winners rise to the top in each category.
Step 3
We take those winners, and stamp them with the Guide Pick™ logo on our site. We also compile this wonderful little document, which you can use to see top contenders, gear advice, Guide Quotes, and more.
I wore these rain pants for the first time today while cross country skiing. I skied for about 3 hours with temperatures in the high 30's and occasional light rain. The pants kept me dry and were comfortable to wear. The full zips worked great for taking the pants on and without the need to take off my ski boots.