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
Vietnam
Materials: BD.dry™ 2.5L, Two-way stretch woven face with DWR finish (110gsm, 100% Nylon)
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
Vietnam
Specs
Materials: BD.dry™ 2.5L, Two-way stretch woven face with DWR finish (110gsm, 100% Nylon)
"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.