Black Diamond Dawn Patrol Shell - Women's

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The Black Diamond Dawn Patrol Shell is the kind of shell that meets the dawn head on, built for early approaches and exposed ridgelines. Four-way stretch fabric with a DWR finish shields wind and light snow while staying breathable for long ascents, so you move with less hesitation and more momentum. The mix—63 percent nylon, 26 percent polyester, 11 percent elastane—keeps the shell light on the body, and the PFC-free DWR finish wallets weather without adding bulk.

A helmet-compatible adjustable hood, underarm gussets, and a drop-tail hem deliver full coverage and confident mobility in technical terrain. Harness-compatible hand pockets, a zippered chest pocket, and two internal drop pockets keep essentials within easy reach, while adjustable cuffs with Hypalon hook-and-loop tabs tune the fit when you switch between low angles and steeper pitches. The regular hip-length cut reads as ready-to-layer, whether you’re dialing in a light baselayer or pairing with something a touch warmer for a summit-ready system.

Black Diamond leans into alpine purpose with gear that moves from valley floor to summit without missing a beat, and the Dawn Patrol Shell sits squarely in that playbook. It mirrors the brand’s ethos of durable, versatile outerwear that stays in rotation across changing conditions, all while maintaining a clean, tech-forward silhouette that fits right into rugged everyday climbs and weekend adventures alike.