BA Guide&#8217;s Choice

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Black Diamond

Solution 4.0 Parka

The big warm puffy. Synthetic PrimaLoft insulation that keeps working when it gets damp.

$499.00

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Black Diamond

Access Down 2.0 Vest

800 fill goose down with a DWR finish. A light puffy for camp that pairs with the parka.

$249.00

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Mountain Hardwear

AMG 105 Expedition Pack

105 L expedition backpack, about 5 lb 2 oz. Built for big loads on glacier approaches.

$490.00

Apparel

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Black Diamond

Highline Stretch Shell

Three layer BD.dry rain shell. The one we reach for when the weather turns.

$529.00

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Black Diamond

Patrol Gloves

Goatskin leather with a GORE-TEX insert and PrimaLoft insulation, fleece lined, padded knuckles. BD lists 0 to 15 F. Pair one of two; wear with the liners. Your trip gear list sets the type and size; ask us if you are unsure.

$169.95

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Black Diamond

Midweight Wool Liners

Merino and recycled polyester liners with touchscreen fingertips. Pair two of two; they go under the Patrol Gloves. Your trip gear list sets the type and size; ask us if you are unsure.

$49.95

Pants

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Black Diamond

Solution 4.0 Pants

Insulated belay and camp pants. Full length side zips go on over boots and crampons. Matches the Solution parka.

$449.00

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Black Diamond

Alpine Pants (men's)

Four way stretch hiking pants with reinforced ripstop, DWR finish and an integrated belt.

$179.00

Packs and Gear

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Mountain Hardwear

Kazam 60L Backpack

60 L internal, about 80 L with pockets. Waterproof roll-top shell, aluminum frame, swivel hip belt. About 1,200 g in M/L.

$315.00

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Black Diamond

Spot 400 Headlamp

400 lumens. Runs on AAA batteries or the BD rechargeable pack.

$59.95

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Black Diamond

Alpine Carbon Cork Trekking Poles

100% carbon shafts with a FlickLock Pro adjustable lock, 100 to 130 cm, and a natural cork grip. 486 g per pair. Built for four season alpine terrain. Buy the length that fits you; ask us if you are unsure.

$229.95

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Watershed

Chattooga Dry Duffel, 22 L

22 L waterproof day bag with a ZipDry closure, rated IP68, 1.6 lb, made in the USA. Handles, lash points and compression straps. Price shown is the base; some options cost more.

$198.00

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NRS

Ninja PFD

Personal flotation device. Fit by chest size. Buy what fits your course gear list. Your trip gear list sets the type and size; ask us if you are unsure.

$159.95

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NRS

Crux Dry Suit (men's)

For cold water days. We do not supply drysuits, and sizing matters, so check the NRS size chart. Buy what fits your course gear list. Your trip gear list sets the type and size; ask us if you are unsure.

$1,095.00

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NRS

110L Heavy-Duty Bill's Bag

Big roll-top dry bag for sleeping bag and camp gear, with a removable backpack harness. Extra tough 34 oz bottom that runs six inches up the sides. 110 L (16 in x 33 in packed), 4.35 lb, Red or Flint. NRS makes the heavy duty version in this size only.

$279.95

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NRS

Neso Helmet

Sleek paddling helmet with a slight brim, magnetic chin buckle and dial fit. Multi-impact foam liner, vented shell, CE EN 1385 whitewater certified. 0.9 lb. Three sizes by head circumference. Buy what fits your course gear list.

$79.95

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Werner

Sherpa 4 Piece Paddle

Four piece straight shaft packraft paddle. Pick length and blade by your height.

$429.00

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Werner

Bandit Canoe Paddle

One piece straight shaft with a spooned fiberglass whitewater blade. 48 to 64 in, 744 g. Length by height and torso.

$239.00

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Alpacka

Expedition Packraft

Optional personal boat, built to order in Mancos, Colorado. We supply boats on our trips.

$1,650

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Alpacka

Ultralight Spray Skirt

The spray skirt the Expedition needs; skirts are sold separately. Standard 98 in fits chests up to 48 in, XL 98 in fits 46 to 52 in, same price. 7.5 oz. Alpacka rates it for Class III or below.

$125.00

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Sea to Summit

Horizon Bowl

Camp bowl with a molded thumb grip that holds a spoon, deep walls to keep food in, and ribbed sides that stay cooler to hold. 2.7 oz (75 g), glass-reinforced polypropylene, fine in the dishwasher and stackable.

$11.95

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Sea to Summit

Titanium Spork

One piece spork in 100% titanium with a mini carabiner. About 12 g (0.4 oz) and 16.5 cm (6.5 in) long.

$11.95 (retailer price)

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Sleep and Camp Gear

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Mountain Hardwear

Bishop Pass 30F Sleeping Bag

Three season bag rated 30F/-1C. A good fit for river trips.

$295.00

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Mountain Hardwear

Phantom Windstopper 0F Bag

GORE-TEX WINDSTOPPER 800 fill down bag rated 0F/-18C, about 3 lb 10 oz. The cold trip bag.

$1,260 to $1,290

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Big Agnes

Rapide SL Insulated Pad

Inflatable pad, R 4.8, 3.5 in thick, 20 x 72 in. For cold trips, pair it with the Z Lite Sol.

$169.95

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Therm-a-Rest

Z Lite Sol Foam Pad

Closed cell foam, R 2.0, 14 oz, made in the USA. Layer it under another pad for warmth.

$59.95

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Flextail

Max Pump 3

Rechargeable pad pump with a built in light. 122 g, up to 60 minutes of run time.

$56.99 (list $60.99)

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Hilleberg

Tarp 20 XP

Open 4.4 x 4.4 m tarp for a shared cook and camp space, 1.8 kg, Kerlon XP fabric. Tarp only: poles and pegs are not included, so pitch it with trekking poles or a pole and buy pegs separately.

$545.00

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Hilleberg

Nammatj 2 GT Tent

Two person, four season tunnel tent with a large vestibule, about 3.1 kg. It sleeps 2, so it is a personal tent, not a group shelter. Poles and pegs are included.

$1,295.00

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Crazy Creek

Hex 2.0 Original Chair

Roll up camp chair with a back, 20 oz, rolls to 4 in across. 250 lb capacity and a lifetime limited warranty. The lightest of the Hex 2.0 sizes; the LongBack ($79.95) is taller.

$69.95

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Sea to Summit

Aeros Ultralight Pillow

Inflatable pillow with a mini valve and PillowLock patches that hold it on your pad. Regular is 1.9 oz (55 g), 13 x 10 x 4 in, and packs to 3 x 3 x 3 in. The Large is $54.95.

$49.95 (Regular)

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Climbing

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Black Diamond

Raven Ice Axe

Classic mountaineering axe for glacier walking, 55 to 80 cm. Buy what fits your course gear list. Your trip gear list sets the type and size; ask us if you are unsure.

$139.95

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Black Diamond

RockLock Screwgate Carabiner

Large locking carabiner for belay and rappel, with a keylock nose. Buy what fits your course gear list. Your trip gear list sets the type and size; ask us if you are unsure.

$19.95

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Black Diamond

Oval Keylock Carabiner, Black (set of 3)

Non-locking oval with a snag free keylock nose. Sold one at a time on BD's site, so three black ones are $47.85. Buy what fits your course gear list. Your trip gear list sets the type and size; ask us if you are unsure.

$15.95 each, $47.85 for three

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Black Diamond

ATC-Guide Belay Device

Our pick for multi-pitch. Belay the leader, then switch to auto-blocking guide mode to bring up one or two seconds right off the anchor.

$54.95

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Black Diamond

Couloir 3S Harness

Minimalist winter harness for glacier travel and ski mountaineering. Three speed buckles, so the waist and both leg loops adjust over bulky layers, skis or crampons. 235 g. Fit by waist and leg measurements over your winter layers.

$89.95

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Black Diamond

Technician Harness

All round four season harness with adjustable leg loops, so it fits over winter layers. Four Ice Clipper slots, four gear loops plus a rear loop. 376 g in M. Fit by waist and leg measurements over your winter layers.

$89.95

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Black Diamond

Half Dome Helmet

Climbing and mountaineering helmet with a low profile suspension, one-handed dial fit and headlamp clips. ABS shell with EPS foam, CE/EN and UIAA certified. About 340 g (S/M) or 356 g (M/L). Four colors. Fit by head size.

$69.95

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Black Diamond

Hydra Ice Tool (pair)

Modular ice tools for steep ice and technical alpine, 610 g each, with adjustable grips and swappable head weights. Black Diamond sells them one at a time, so a pair is two tools. Each comes with a pick, head weights, a micro spike and grip spacers; leashes are extra. Overkill for glacier walking, so buy only if your course asks for ice tools.

$399.95 each, $799.90 per pair