Black Diamond

American climbing gear manufacturer, Black Diamond arose out of a decision to split legendary Yosemite based Chouinard Equipment into hardware and clothing arms. The clothing is now Patagonia and the hardware Black Diamond, both completely separate companies. Black Diamond boast some excellent products in their range: Camalots spring readily to mind, but there are many others.

Black Diamond uses a rather bewildering number of size ranges. Men's garments may be sized as S,M,L etc, or by waist size in inches. Women's garments may be XS,S, M etc or US number sizes, 4, 6, 8 etc, which are two sizes smaller than the equivalent UK ones. This is all rather confusing - we have tried our best to make sense of it!

Black Diamond Men's Clothing
XS
S
M
L
XL
XXL
Neck 15"
38.5cm
15.5"
39.5cm
16"
40.5cm
16.5"
42cm
17.5"
44.5cm
 
Chest 34-35.5"
86.5-90cm
36-38"
91-96.5cm
38.5-41"
97.5-104cm
41.5-44.5"
105-113cm
45-48.5"
114-123cm
 
Sleeve 33.5"
85cm
33.5"
85cm
34"
86.5cm
34"
86.5cm
34.5"
87.5cm
 
Waist 27-28.5"
68.5-72.5cm
29" -31"
73.5-79cm
31.5-34"
80-86.5cm
34.5-37.5"
87.5-95.5cm
38-42"
96.5-106.5cm
 
Hip 33.5-35"
85-89cm
35.5-37.5"
90-95.5cm
38-40.5"
96.5-103cm
41-44"
104-112cm
44.5-48"
113-122cm
 
Inseam 31.5"
80cm
31.5"
80 cm
32.5"
82.5cm

33.5"
85cm

33.5"
85cm

 

Inches (Applies to some garments sized by Waist Size) 28" 30" 32"

34"

36"

38"

  27-28.5"
68.5-72.5cm
29" -30.5"
73.5-77.5cm
31-32.5"
78.5-82.5cm
33-34.5"
83.5-87.5cm
35-36.5"
85.5-92.5cm
37" - 38.5"
93.5cm - 97.5cm
  33.5" 35"
85cm - 89cm 
35.5" - 37"
90cm - 94cm
37.5" - 39"
95cm - 99cm
39.5" - 41"
100cm - 104cm 
41.5" - 43"
105cm - 109cm

43.5" - 45"

110cm -114cm

   31.5"
80cm
 31.5"
80cm
 32.5"
82.5cm
32.5"
82.5cm
33.5"
85cm
33.5"
85cm
Black Diamond Women's Clothing
XXS
XS
S
M
L
XL
Neck 13"
33cm
13.5"
34.5cm
14"
35.5cm
14.5"
36.5cm
15"
38cm
16"
40.5cm
Bust 31" - 32"
78.5cm - 81cm
32.5" - 34"
82.5cm - 86.5cm
34.5" - 36"
87.5cm - 91.5cm
36.5" - 38.5"
92.5cm -98cm
39" - 41.5"
99cm - 105.5cm
42" - 45"
106.5cm - 114cm
Sleeve 29.5"
75cm
30"
76cm
30.5"
77.5cm
31"
79cm
31.5"
80cm
31.5"
80cm
Waist 23.5" - 25"
59.5-63.5cm
25.5" -27"
65-68.5cm
27.5-29"
69.5-74cm
29.5-31.5"
75-80cm
32-35"
81-89cm
35.5-39"
90-99cm
Hip 32.5-34"
87.5-91.5cm
34.5-36"
87.5-91.5cm
36.5-38"
92.5-96.5cm
38.5-40.5"
97.5-103cm
41-43.5"
104-110.5cm
44-47.5"
111.5-120.5cm
Inseam 29.5"
75cm
29.5"
75 cm
30.5"
77.5cm

30.5"
77.5cm

30.5"
77.5cm
30.5"
77.5cm
USA Number Size 2 4 6

8

10 12
UK Number Size 6 8 10 12 14 16
UK Size Equivalent XXS XS S M L XL
Waist 26" - 27"
66cm - 68.5cm
27" - 28"
68.5cm - 71cm
28" - 29"
71cm - 73.5cm
29" - 30"
73.5cm - 76cm

30" - 31"
76cm - 78.5cm

31" - 32.5"
78.5cm - 82.5cm
Hip 35" - 36"
89cm - 91.5cm
36" - 37"
91.5cm - 94cm
37" - 38"
94cm - 96.5cm
38" - 39"
96.5cm - 99cm
39" - 40"
99cm - 101.5cm
40" - 41.5"
101.5cm - 105.5cm
Inseam 29.5"
75cm
30.5"
77.5cm
30.5"
77.5cm
30.5"
77.5cm
30.5"
77.5cm
30.5"
77.5cm

Sizing refers to body measurements, not garment dimensions.

How to measure: 
Neck: Around the fullest part of the neck, at the base.
Chest: Around the chest, just under the arms and across the shoulder blades.
Bust: Around the apex of the bust, just under the arms and across the shoulder blades.
Sleeve: From the centre back of the neck, across the shoulder, and down the arm to the wrist.
Waist: Around the narrowest part of the waist.
Hip: Around the widest point of the hips.
Inseam: From the crotch to the floor on the inside of the leg.

   
View Black Diamond's size guides
Black Diamond Bullet 16
Black Diamond Bullet 16 Black Diamond Bullet 16
Black Diamond Bullet 16
£60.00
2 In Stock

Well designed little sack for carrying up multipitch climbs.

Black Diamond Camalot C3 Repair Kit
Black Diamond Camalot C3 Repair Kit
£9.99
2 In Stock

Cable repair kit for the very small C3 Camalots.

Black Diamond Camalot C4s
Black Diamond Camalot C4
From £67.50
£75.00
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5 In Stock

Superb single stemmed devices with reverse cam strength.

Black Diamond Camalot C4 Repair Kit
Black Diamond Camalot C4 Repair Kit (026024)
£6.00
2 In Stock

Cable repair kit for all single-stemmed plastic coated wire loop Camalots.

Black Diamond Camalot Ultralights
Black Diamond Camalot Ultralight
From £90.00
£100.00
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7 In Stock

Give around a 25% weight saving over the standard Camalots.

Black Diamond Camalot Ultralight Repair Kit (026027)
Black Diamond Camalot Ultralight Repair Kit (026027)
£4.99
3 In Stock

Cable repair kit for all Black Diamond Camalots Ultralights.

Black Diamond Camalot Z4s
Black Diamond Camalot Z4
From £81.00
£90.00
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6 In Stock

Microcams that are rigid to place but flex once placed, reducing walking.

Black Diamond Camalot Offset Z4s
Black Diamond Camalot Z4 Offset
£57.00
£95.00
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5 In Stock

These offset Camalot Z4s are designed for flared peg scars and non-uniform placements.

Black Diamond Camper Cap
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Black Diamond Camper Cap
£35.00
1 In Stock

A classic five-panel cap that looks good in camp, on route, and at the pub.

Black Diamond Capitan MIPS Helmet
Black Diamond Capitan MIPS Helmet
Black Diamond Capitan MIPS Helmet
£90.00
£100.00
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2 In Stock

Bomber, ultra-durable helmet, with added MIPS technology.

Black Diamond Carbide Tech Tips
Black Diamond Carbide Tech Tips (pair)
£7.50
1 In Stock
Pair of replacement Carbide Tips for security on hard or slippery surfaces.
Black Diamond Circuit Crash Pad
Black Diamond Circuit Crash Pad Black Diamond Circuit Crash Pad
Black Diamond Circuit Crash Pad
£144.00
£160.00
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3 In Stock

Daily workhorse of a mat at an excellent price.

Black Diamond Circuit Z Crash Pad
Black Diamond Circuit Z Crash Pad
Black Diamond Circuit Z Crash Pad
£243.00
£270.00
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1 In Stock

Tri-fold, daily workhorse of a mat at a great price!

Black Diamond Contact Strap Crampon
Black Diamond Contact Strap Crampon
£126.00
£140.00
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2 In Stock

Lightweight crampon for mountaineers and walkers. Can be fitted to almost any boot.

Black Diamond Cosmo 350
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Black Diamond Cosmo 350
£35.00
2 In Stock

The 350 lumen Cosmo is a very well featured headtorch that won't break the bank.

Black Diamond Cosmo 350-R
Black Diamond Cosmo 350-R Black Diamond Cosmo 350-R
Black Diamond Cosmo 350-R
£49.95
2 In Stock

Rechargeable head torch for multi-use.

Black Diamond Couloir Harness
Black Diamond Couloir Harness
Black Diamond Couloir Harness
£67.50
£75.00
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3 In Stock

An ideal harness for ski-touring and alpine/expedition mountaineering.

Black Diamond Couloir UL Harness
Black Diamond Couloir UL Harness
Black Diamond Couloir UL Harness (Size S only)
£42.50
£85.00
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2 In Stock

Intended for the weight-conscious alpinist or ski mountaineer. Only 105g!

Black Diamond Crack Gloves White
Black Diamond Crack Gloves
£36.00
£40.00
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4 In Stock

Performance jamming gloves that are much thinner than the others on the market.

Black Diamond Crag 40
Black Diamond Crag 40
Black Diamond Crag 40
£90.00
£100.00
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2 In Stock

A great cragging pack for sport climbers, boulderers and trad climbers. Two back lengths.

Black Diamond Crag Men's Half-Finger Glove Astral Blue
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Black Diamond Crag Men's Half-Finger Glove
£20.00
6 In Stock

A lightweight, breathable and durable fingerless glove for belaying, aid climbing and via ferrata.

Black Diamond Crampon Bag
Black Diamond Crampon Bag
Black Diamond Crampon Bag
£20.00
8 In Stock

Zipped crampon bag with a mesh front panel so your crampons dry out after a day's climbing.

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