Black Diamond Summer 2026 Print Catalog
Summer 2026
ENGINEERED FROM EXPERIENCE
created from UHMWPE fibers that are 10 times stronger than steel by weight. Joe’s successful route, which he dubbed The Southwest Classic, involved traveling for 11 days mostly above 10,000 feet, linking the highest peaks of the range, and carrying everything he needed on his back with the new BD Beta Light Backpack. These are the experiences that drive our innovation. From Hillary Gerardi’s need for ultimate efficiency during skyrunning races—resulting in our new Distance Carbon Z FKT Poles—to RMI guides logging over two million vertical feet in just one summer with our apparel, our gear is rigorously engineered and tested by those who live and breathe the sports we serve. For some we may be a hiking brand. Others, an ultra-running brand. For most, a climbing and skiing brand. But for all, we’re unquestionably a brand building innovative equipment and apparel for mountain movement.
One hundred miles. Fourteen, 14,000-foot mountains. Six-thousand calories and everything else you need strapped to your back. The year was 2018, and BD Athlete Joe Grant found the experience he was looking for while establishing an early unsupported FKT of Nolan’s 14 in Colorado. During the 49-hour, 38-minute effort, Joe was carrying a final prototype of what would become the Distance 8-liter pack. Designed in collaboration with Joe, our Distance Packs seamlessly blended running vest technology with our deep knowledge of alpine climbing packs to create a truly innovative piece of equipment—a pack that would allow Joe to travel at his chosen pace and explore his own vision of mountain movement. In the years following, Joe’s journeys evolved, just like our mountain packs, growing in miles and capacity. During a 2023 attempt of his latest project—a 400-mile link-up in Colorado’s San Juan Mountains, Joe walked out with his gear in his hands. The prototype pack was in tatters. So, Joe and our designers went back to the drawing board. For a mission like that, the pack needed to be stronger. In the summer of 2024, Joe headed back into the San Juans, this time with an ultralight backpack utilizing Challenge Sailcloth UltraWeave™ fabric—
The speed you choose is entirely up to you.
—BD employee Chris Parker
PURSUE THE SUMMIT
Our Pursuit Collection has you covered from bottom to top, base to summit. Featuring apparel that’s built for freedom of movement, packs designed to carry everything you need for a day of peak-bagging, and comfortable, ergonomic-focused trekking poles. This collection is all about moving through the mountains until you reach the top.
Deploy 3L Shell
$399
Pursuit 25 Backpack
$200
Alpine Pants
$169
Pursuit Carbon FLZ Poles
$220
Technician Pro Shoes
$230
Jeremiah Watt The Wind River Range, WY
SET SAIL Beta Light Backpacks
Featuring Challenge Sailcloth UltraWeave™ 200d body fabric, proven to be 10 times stronger than steel by weight, the Beta Light is ultralight, extremely durable, and weather resistant. Designed in collaboration with Joe Grant, this pack carries everything you need—and nothing more—on fast-paced multi-day adventures. Available in 30- and 45-liter sizes, with a satellite pack accessory.
Beta Light 30 Backpack - $430 Beta Light 45 Backpack - $450 Beta Light Pack Satellite Bag - $50
Roll-top closure, taped seams and waterproof fabric create weatherproof pack body
Running vest- inspired shoulder straps with extra storage pockets
Jeremiah Watt A glimpse into a journey down the iconic Appalachian Trail with the Beta Light.
Challenge Sailcloth UltraWeave™ 200d body fabric
LIGHTER. FASTER. STRONGER.
The Deploy Collection
From the lightest down hoody in the world, to our new fast-and-light 3-layer shell, our Deploy Collection is all about packability and protection that you can deploy at a moment’s notice in the mountains.
Christian Adam BD Athlete Kelly Halpin and Ambassador Kesley Rex test the three-layer waterproof fabric of the Deploy 3L Shell during a classic afternoon hailstorm. Jackson, WY.
DEPLOY DOWN 0.5 PULLOVER HOODY
DEPLOY 3L SHELL
DEPLOY DOWN 1.0 HOODY
The ultimate fast-and-light protective layer, the Deploy 3L is an extremely packable, fully-taped, waterproof shell and your insurance policy for any mission in the mountains.
At 138 grams, the Deploy Down 0.5 Pullover Hoody is the lightest down hoody in the world. The ultimate fast- and-light insulating layer, this hoody is extremely packable to provide warmth and security on any mountain mission.
A down layering piece for chilly fall belays, breezy ridgelines and serious expeditions alike, the Deploy Down 1.0 Hoody packs down to nothing and is ready in an instant for dependable alpine-worthy warmth.
$399
$499
$429
BOTTOMS UP Combining durability and functionality with ultimate freedom of movement, our Bottom Line Collection features pants built for every style of climbing, from alpine adventures to sessions at the crag.
SEQUENCE
ALPINE LIGHT PANTS
ETHOS
Built for any adventure, but inspired by days spent climbing, the stretchy, ripstop Sequence Pant has a classic, straight-leg fit with room to move.
The redesigned Alpine Light Pant is our best-selling mild-weather climbing pant with four-way stretch, abrasion resistance and a PFAS-free DWR finish.
Inspired by climbing, built for anything, the Ethos Pant is comfortable, durable, and gets better with time.
Ethos Pants $109 Ethos Shorts $99
$149
Sequence Pants $99 Sequence Shorts $79
DIRTBAG
ALPINE PANTS
NOTION
Tried and true, the Notion Pant is made with soft organic cotton and is perfect for training, cragging, and gym climbing.
The refined Alpine Pant improves on the old design with a better fit while still finding that perfect balance of durability and technical performance that emphasizes freedom of movement.
A simple design and natural materials give the Dirtbag Pant a comfortable, timeless feel.
Dirtbag Pants $99 Dirtbag Shorts $90
Notion Pants $99 Notion Shorts $79
$169
PURSUIT
ALPINE HYBRID PANTS With added durability for rugged mountain missions, the redesigned Alpine Hybrid Pant features updates to the reinforced knees and seat and improved pocketing and belt construction.
DOGMA PANTS
For when lines between work and play blur, these organic cotton pants are workwear-inspired but stretchy and designed for mobility.
The ultimate mulit-sport adventurer, these pants are equally at home on the trail, in the boulders, or cruising around town on a rest day.
$129
Pursuit Pants $149 Pursuit Shorts $99
$189
Our cult classic softshell pants designed for freedom of movement in the mountains. Featuring four-way stretch fabric with a DWR finish, this collection includes the classic Alpine Pant, the Alpine Light Pant, and our fan-favorite Alpine Hybrid Pant. Rope up and send it to the summit. The Alpine Pant Collection FREEDOM IN THE HILLS
Christian Adam Two Jackson Hole Mountain Guides nab a quick side-quest summit on the way up the Grand Teton. Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming.
The Pursuit Pack Collection
PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS
No matter how you spend your days on the trails, from tagging summits to chasing views, our Pursuit Packs store your essentials in easy-to-access pockets, keeping you moving in comfort through the mountains.
The Distance LT 1100
Pursuit 25 Backpack - $200 Pursuit 15 Backpack - $180 Pursuit 6 Waist Pack - $80
GET LOST
When things get serious, the lightweight and compact Distance LT 1100 is built to shine on pre-dawn-to-dark endurance days, where every ounce counts. Featuring 1100 lumens, this incredibly powerful, yet packable light is built to go the distance.
$150
Explore the Black Diamond Headlamp Guide at BlackDiamondEquipment.com
Explore the Black Diamond Trekking Pole Guide at BlackDiamondEquipment.com
THE POLE IS MIGHTIER THAN THE SWORD
Whether you’re 10 hours into an ultra, linking peaks in the Alps, or charging on your local hill, our trekking poles are engineered to move and built for adventure. With innovative features like Z-pole technology for rapid deployment, and premium materials like ultralight carbon and durable all-season aluminum, our poles will take you wherever you want to go.
Trail Vista FLZ Trekking Poles
Distance Carbon Z FKT Poles
Pursuit Carbon Z Poles
The Trail Vista FLZ is a durable and super packable trekking pole, ready for all-season hiking adventures, from a tour de Mont Blanc to bagging Colorado 14ers.
The Distance Carbon Z FKT is an ultralight, high-performance mountain-running pole built for speed, efficiency, and endurance. Designed for racers and trail athletes, it features an innovative magnetic connect wrist strap for seamless transitions during runs, races, and fast-paced link-ups.
The Pursuit Carbon Z features an all-carbon construction, Z-Pole technology and an ergonomic cork grip—perfect for peak- baggers and performance-driven backpackers and hikers.
$170
$220
$280
WHEN THE MILEAGE HITS TRIPLE DIGITS
Our Distance Carbon Z FKT poles are athlete-inspired and provide ultralight performance on race day when you need to move fast and go far. Featuring a mesh glove FKT strap with a magnetic link for quick and easy transitions, these poles provide crucial support when the mileage hits triple digits.
During the 2024 Skyrunning season, Hillary was testing a new prototype, the Distance FKT, a running pole focused on efficient, fast-paced, long-distance mountain running. For BD Athlete Hillary, the new prototype solved a unique issue for her: many short climbs over a long race. The transition from ascent to descent is challenging when running long distances, and when running at an elite level, any time lost during this transition can make or break a race.
This was the ethos for the FKT system: A magnetic interface for easy attachment and detachment be- tween the pole and a lightweight, breathable glove.
PUTTING IT TO THE TEST The FKT glove strap is comfortable and breathable even after 50+ miles of running and features a light- weight mesh construction strengthened by a Dynex lining. The attached magnet allows it to attach to the pole. The magnet falls onto a grooved landing zone on top of the grip, and with a simple and satisfying click, the gloves attach to the pole. To detach the gloves, the grip has a spring-loaded latch you pull down to disengage the magnet and slide the glove out. Both motions can be performed while moving and without looking at the pole—there is audible and tactile feedback when engaging and disengaging the gloves from the pole. Lightweight and efficient, the FKT system eases the burden runners feel during transitioning from ascent to descent.
$280
There were 10 climbs in the race, and I was able to use the poles for all of them without feeling the ‘bur- den’ of the transition,” says Hillary.
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There were 10 climbs in the race, and I was able to use the poles for all of them without feeling the DESIGN The ultimate goal would be that you don’t have to look at the poles when you’re using them. You can just do it,” says Paul Leonard, BD’s Mountain Busi- ness Unit Director. “”
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Remember that Skyrunning race with Hillary? She came in 4th, proving the theory that the Distance FKT poles improve efficiency in the mountains.
‘burden’ of the transition —BD Athlete Hillary Gerardi
Dive deeper into the design process of the Distance FKT Poles
Explore the Black Diamond Trekking Pole Guide at BlackDiamondEquipment.com
PROTECT YA NECK Alpenglow Hoody
For long, exposed approaches, summit naps and sunny sessions at the crag, the Black Diamond Alpenglow Hoody keeps you covered when sunscreen just won’t cut it. Featuring UPF 40+ and BD.cool mineral-based in-fiber cooling technology, the Alpenglow Hoody reflects 71% of near-infrared rays, reducing the perceived temperature while you wear it.
$109
THE SOUTHWEST CLASSIC
Photos by Joe Grant
In the summer of 2024, BD Athlete, mountain runner, and photographer Joe Grant completed a 400-mile route through the San Juan Mountains, starting and finishing at his home in Durango, Colorado. He visited the highest peaks and the headwaters of multiple rivers, linking sections on the Continental Divide Trail and Colorado Trail while navigating some of the most remote areas in the range.
Read the full piece at BlackDiamondEquipment.com To see more of Joe’s photography follow him @alpineworks
Engineered for mountain performance, our shells blend premium materials and waterproof/breathable technology with tactical functionality, whether you’re on the approach, the trail, or your daily commute. SHELL-TER FROM THE STORM
Built with BD.dry™ 3L, fully taped seams and a sleek, YKK Conceal ® front zipper.
Introducing the Strataline—a technical stretch shell that provides robust weather protection for rainy conditions in a sleek minimalist design.
Joe Grant hustling through the consistent daily drip in the San Juans.
Christian Adam
$299
Distance 8 Backpack
$189
Distance Hat
$55
Distance Carbon Z FKT Poles
$280
RUN THE DISTANCE
Distance Shorts
$99
“There is something so special about pushing hard in the mountains, and then pausing to notice an eagle circling overhead, or a flower just peeking out from between two rocks. The contrast between the intensity of physical effort and the calm when you stop to catch your breath is really special. It’s almost like that intensity heightens your senses.”
Distance Wind Shell
$199
Jackson, WY
—BD Athlete Hillary Gerardi
Christian Adam
Available in 2-liter and 6-liter versions, our new Distance Vests are streamlined hydration solutions for shorter runs or races where minimal storage and performance are paramount. NEW DISTANCE VESTS Engineered for Fast-Paced Adventures
TWO MILLION VERTICAL FEET
Distance 2 Vest - $150 Distance 6 Vest - $180
One trip up and down Washington’s iconic Mt. Rainier is 18,000 vertical feet, or what our guide partners at RMI call just another day at the office. While we relentlessly test all of our products here in Black Diamond’s QC Lab, when it comes time to prove those findings out in the field, we lean heavily on RMI’s guides to put our equipment and apparel to work in their backyard lab—a field-testing grind that can’t be replicated. Eighteen thousand vertical feet per trip, around 120 trips per season. That’s more than two million vertical feet of field testing per season. If there’s a failure point, they’ll find it.
For over 50 years, RMI Expeditions has led climbers of all levels on Rainier’s iconic routes. Whether you’re aiming for your first summit, building expedition skills, or training for bigger peaks, they offer a full range of programs led by professional mountain guides committed to safety, challenge and adventure.
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