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Deviator Reviews are Rolling in!

Designed for cool-weather adventures, the Deviator Collection strikes the ideal balance between warmth and breathability. It keeps you comfortable while

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Everything You Need To Know About Heated Gloves

So, you have landed a brand-new pair of Heated Gloves and are ready to launch into your upcoming cold weather

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Embracing the Shoulder Season: Essential Gear to Get Outside

If you refuse to let rain, mud, wind or snow put a twist into your outdoor adventures, welcome to the

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How to Wash Your Down Jacket

As an outdoorsperson, or someone just trying to stay warm, your down jacket is likely one of your most prized

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What Does Down Fill Power Mean?

If you are in the market for a new down jacket, most likely you are already overwhelmed by the number

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What’s The Difference Between Plus Size, Extended Size, and Straight Size?

Did you know we offer technical outdoor apparel from extended and women’s plus size options from XXS – 4X to

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What Are PFAS?

At Outdoor Research, our goal is to provide our customers with elite outdoor apparel through sustainable material sourcing and business

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3 Myths Keeping People from Their Adventure Dreams

Sam Ortiz breaks down the self-talk that can hold us back. When Sam Ortiz talks about how much ...

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What Does "Responsible Down" Really Mean?

You might notice a blue logo on our website and hangtags for some of your favorite cold weather...

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How To Stay Warm When You're On The Move: VerticalX ECO

Find out why 85% recycled VerticalX™ ECO might be your best winter insulator yet. When...

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What To Wear Indoor Rock Climbing

Heading to a climbing gym? We’ve got something to tell you first. Never been to a climbin...

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5 Lessons for Transitioning from Road to Trail Running

Taking the leap from smooth paths to rocky trails can be intimidating, but it’s so worth it. ...

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6 Training Tips for Big Mountain Objectives

Graham Zimmerman pushes the limits on expeditions—here’s how he prepares beforehand. This summ...

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10 Tips For Backpacking in the Rain

A few adjustments can go a long way to making a wet trip way more fun. Heading out for a sto...

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How To Build A Beginner Backpacking Kit

You don't have to buy everything all at once. Here's how to get started with what you have and b...

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10 Backpacking Food Mistakes To Avoid

When it comes to trip planning, backpacking food is one of the easiest things to mess up. Beg...

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How To Wash And Store Your Winter Gear For The Season

If you’re tucking away your skis and ice tools for the season—hopefully trading them in for t...

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10 Reasons To Pack A Bivy Sack Instead Of A Tent

Have you ever slept out in a bivy sack? If not, you’re missing out. Not sure what a bivy sack is,...

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How To Layer With A Rain Shell

They say "dress in layers"—what does that mean when it's rainy? It’s easy to say “there’s no ba...