Black Diamond Men's Dawn Patrol Shell

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Black Diamond Men's Dawn Patrol Shell

A stretchy, breathable softshell jacket for backcountry skiing and splitboarding, built for the climb as much as the ride down. The double-weave fabric blocks wind and sheds light snow without trapping the heat you build on the skin track.

Why We Carry It

For most touring days a full hardshell is more jacket than you need. This is the layer we reach for when we're moving uphill and only want to stop to transition.

Highlights

• Four-way stretch double weave: Moves with you through kick turns and boot-packs, and the DWR finish handles spindrift and light snow.
• Helmet-compatible hood: Adjusts to fit over a helmet when the wind picks up on the ridge.
• Harness-compatible hand pockets: Sit high enough to reach with a harness or pack hipbelt on.
• Internal drop pockets: Two inside pockets keep skins warm between laps, plus a chest pocket for a phone or snack.
• Underarm gussets: Let you reach overhead without the jacket riding up.
• Drop-tail hem and Hypalon cuff tabs: Extra coverage at the back, and low-profile adjustable cuffs that seal over gloves.

Best For

High-output ski tours and splitboard laps, from cold morning skins up Monarch Pass to spring corn days. Pair it with an insulated jacket for the summit and the ski down.

Specs

• Fabric: 63% nylon, 26% polyester, 11% elastane stretch double weave, 235 gsm, DWR finish
• Weight: 635 g
• Fit: Slim
• Center back length: 29.5 in
• Sizes: S to XL
• Pockets: 2 hand, 2 internal drop, 1 chest