The best Memorial Day weekend deals from Black Diamond

The Black Diamond’s Vapor helmet offers exceptional impact protection while remaining at the forefront of ultralight design. Black Diamond starts with a polycarbonate crown and adds an ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) insert. This new insert offers a 44% higher strength-to-weight ratio than the previous Kevlar version. The result is a 40% reduction in the weight of this component without compromising protection for the climber. The rest of the helmet is constructed with moulded Expanded Polypropylene (EPP), providing excellent impact absorption and significantly greater durability than traditionally used EPS. The Vapor’s large vents allow excess heat to easily escape, while the minimalist adjustment system easily accommodates a variety of head shapes.

Sport climbing can be hard on draws, and most of us have a few that are either gouged out by hangers or worn down by the rope. So, rather than risk a dirt nap, consider updating your current quickdraw rack with the BD’s Hotforge Quickdraw. Consisting of a straight and bent gate Hotforge carabiner and a beefy polyester dogbone, this draw offers excellent performance during desperate clips. The biners feature hot-forged construction, which allows BD to move material where it is most needed, resulting in lower weight and superb durability. The relatively simple-looking dogbone has an integrated rubber Straitjacket insert that prevents the bent gate biner from shifting during clips. Get some of these draws and put your mind at ease when you’re racing to the anchors.

This versatile pack is purpose-built for challenging routes where low weight is critical for success. Black Diamond specs a BD X-rip 210d fabric with UTS coating that delivers exceptional abrasion resistance without excessive weight. The pack also features a slim profile ensuring unencumbered movement when climbing. The Speed 40 is also fully strippable (removable waistbelt, lid and frame sheet), allowing climbers to customize the pack for their particular objective. This specialized no-compromise climbing pack is an absolute steal at this price.

With its 400-lumen maximum light output, the Spot 400 is perfect for use around camp or for approaching backcountry routes before sunrise. The headlamp features six light settings and also has a unique PowerTap feature that allows you to jump to the brightest mode with one touch. A simple two-button control system simplifies cycling through the various brightness and beam options, and the three-bar power gauge takes the guesswork out of when you need to change batteries. Speaking of batteries, the Spot 400 is compatible with three AAA batteries as well as a rechargeable Black Diamond Li-ion battery.

The Camalot C4 cams have become industry standards for a good reason; they work. They may not be the lightest cams, but their time-tested dual-axle construction provides solid holding power and surprising expansion range. The current design has been refined, resulting in a 10 percent reduction in weight and improved ergonomics (trigger bar) when compared to previous versions. The five largest sizes (#4, #5, #6, #7, #8) now come with a trigger keeper that keeps the lobes retracted for easy racking, and can be quickly disengaged when placing the cam. Throw in a chunky 19 mm nylon sling, and you have one of the most durable and versatile cams available today.

With its EPP and EPS impact-absorbing foam, the Vision helmet provides excellent side-impact and rock-fall protection. Black Diamond adds a substantial piece of ABS plastic on the top for additional safety. So, what are the real differences between the two helmets? Well, the Vision is slightly heavier, lacks some ventilation comparatively, and has a somewhat heavier, although easier-to-adjust, strap system. If you don’t need the bleeding-edge tech and performance of the Vapor, consider the Vision. You won’t be disappointed.

The Momentum harness packs a lot of value at a reasonable price and should appeal to new climbers. Black Diamond specs a Dual Core Construction waistbelt for support, comfort, and breathability and adds four gear loops for when you venture outside. The leg loops feature a unique elastic and plastic slider adjustment that provides a wide range of adjustment when compared to traditional elastic-panel leg loops. Like all modern harnesses, the Momentum has a pre-threaded double-back buckle for increased safety and easy waist adjustments.

This versatile pack is purpose-built for challenging routes where low weight is critical for success. Black Diamond specs a BD X-rip 210d fabric with UTS coating that delivers exceptional abrasion resistance without excessive weight. The pack also features a slim profile ensuring unencumbered movement when climbing. The Speed 40 is also fully strippable (removable waistbelt, lid and frame sheet), allowing climbers to customize the pack for their particular objective. This specialized no-compromise climbing pack is an absolute steal at this price.

Looking for a versatile rope for cragging and longer trad routes? Then check out the 9.4 Dry Climbing Rope from BD. The 9.4 mm diameter hits a nice sweet spot between having enough beef for working difficult routes while still being light enough for challenging redpoints and longer multi-pitch adventures. The 1X1 sheath construction provides additional abrasion resistance and helps the rope glide effortlessly through belay devices. The addition of a dry-treated core and sheath ensures the rope can also be used for winter and ice climbing.

Yes, they’re a bit specialized, but once you’ve placed the Z4 Offset cams, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without them. Suddenly, pin scars and irregular cracks can be easily protected. And thanks to the Z4 construction, these offset cams have a single stem that’s engineered to be sufficiently rigid when retracting the cams while allowing enough flex to exploit challenging placements and reduce walking. Throw in a narrow four-lobe design and sandblasted lobes for greater holding power, and it becomes clear that the Z4 Offset cams are a must-have addition to any trad rack.

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