RECON STRETCH COLLECTION
Our Recon Stretch outerwear is built to go uphill and downhill without limitation. It’s designed to be ultra-versatile and provide performance and comfort in all winter conditions, and either side of the rope.
Redesigned for added articulation and mobility, the Recon Stretch Pants are ideal for day-in-day-out skiers who shred on both sides of the rope. Featuring fully taped, four-way stretch BD.dry™ shell fabric, these pants provide protection and comfort on winter’s deepest days.
With 4-way stretch fabric and a movement-focused patterning for added mobility, this pant moves with you in the mountains. At the same time, the Recon’s 3L BD.dry™ waterproof/breathable solution keeps you dry on deep days. The Recon features two zippered thigh pockets (with a low-profile electronics pocket on the right side). A contoured waistband provides extra coverage and the ability to dial in fit with Velcro adjusts on the sides, snap closure, and belt loops. An integrated RECCO reflector adds a safety feature to the pants, while the instep patches guard against ski edges. The Recon’s offset side vents allow you to dump heat on the skin track, and the high-mounted snow gaiter keeps out the snow.
Overall rating: 4.5882354 / 5 from 17 reviews.
Review topics: [fit, quality, looks, length, color, feel, waist, pockets, pants, features, detail, snow, hips].
"Black Diamond products outperform and with the best construction against all competitors. Smart details are considered in every garment to the smallest detail. I have sampled other super quality ski apparel but Black Diamond is the best and not as expensive. It’s a no-brainer !!"
"Love the Recon pant. Great loose fit for comfort in hiking and powder skiing with all the right features. So glad you're now making them in more colors"
"These pants are awesomeee! I feel so cool wearing them, the yellow color is a great color. According to the size guide I am a true small, but they are almost too small, so I’d recommend if you bounce back and forth between smalls and mediums for most things, consider getting a medium because the waist is adjustable. Another thing I think would be really helpful is if there was a side zip at the bottom of the pant to make it easier to pull the pant over ski boots when in walk mode. Besides these two things, these pants are everything I could’ve asked for!"
"Excellent fit, features, as advertised! Couldn’t happier with the product."
"These are super comfortable, stretchy, and zippers in all the right places. Great fit too, and actually fit according to their size guide (unlike so many other items of BD's women's clothing!), so yaaaaaaay."
"Absolutely love my new Recon pants. Love their lightweight fill and the look of them. I really came to appreciate them on a cold and wet ski day when I was completely dry under my Recon pants and Recon LT Stretch Shell!! Want them in every color!"
"I wear them weekly for skiing and I absolutely love them. The waist adjustments are so nice and they fit like a glove! I’m usually a M and the M fits great! Not too big or small"
"The pants fit perfectly at my waist. No ballooning, not too tight. What I really like is that the pant fits me in a flattering way in my waist. They fall nicely in the leg and are actually the perfect length for me when wearing my ski boots. The legroom is perfect. The pants feel light and I can move easily over rocks and logs. The pockets are another asset because they are big enough for all the important things I need while ski guiding: A map, my phone and my beacon. I like that there is a smaller internal pocket to keep the beacon in place."
"This is my second pair of these snow pants… I lost a lot of weight and had to get a few sizes smaller but I have been wearing them for many years… They are warm and are excellent at keeping me dry on the snowiest/rainiest of days. I work in the ski industry and I’m often out in the elements for long periods of time pulling ropes and checking runs as well as training days and of course skiing the back country. I would highly recommend these pants to anybody. I love the little bit of stretch that These have… It makes spending down and ducking over and under equipment so much easier. Several of the women I work with have gone out to buy their own after seeing how well mine work!"
"I love these pants, they are a perfect size medium fit in all ways. Great pocket location with easy to open zippers."
| Size | Waist | Hip |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 23.5 - 25 in 59.5 - 63.5 cm | 32.5 - 34 in 87.5 - 91.5 cm |
| XS | 25.5 - 27 in 65 - 68.5 cm | 34.5 - 36 in 87.5 - 91.5 cm |
| S | 27.5 - 29 in 69.5 - 74 cm | 36.5 - 38 in 92.5 - 96.5 cm |
| M | 29.5 - 31.5 in 75 - 80 cm | 38.5 - 40.5 in 97.5 - 103 cm |
| L | 32 - 35 in 81 - 89 cm | 41 - 43.5 in 104 - 110.5 cm |
| XL | 35.5 - 39 in 90 - 99 cm | 44 - 47.5 in 111.5 - 120.5 cm |
| XXL | 39 - 42 in 99 - 107 cm | 48 - 51 in 122 - 129.5 cm |
Designed to fit slim to the body for an athletic, low-profile fit without restricting mobility and accommodating base layers or light midlayers.
A classic universal fit with comfortable ease. May feature slight body shaping, but predominantly straighter fit that will accommodate midlayers more comfortably.
Generous through the body for a casual loose-to-oversized fit without shaping. Designed for comfort, it accommodates heavier mid-layers.
Measure around the narrowest part of the waist.
Measure around the widest point of the hips.
Measure from the crotch to the anklebone on the inside of the leg.