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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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gear & tips trail

How To Pack For A Rainy Trip

There’s more to it than choosing the right jacket—here are 8 tips for traveling when it’s rainy....
gear & tips snow

Pick The Perfect Gloves & Mitts This Winter With Our Guide

Check out our glove guide for the best digital protection this winter. When it comes to keepin...
gear & tips mountain

X-Gaiters: Everything You Need to Know

Get the best fit and compatibility to make the most of your X-Gaiters. Years of testing, tink...
climb gear & tips

Pro Advice: How to Choose Ice Climbing Gloves

You’ll need multiple pairs of gloves for ice climbing—here’s how to find the right ones.  It ...
gear & tips

How it Works: The Science Behind Breathable Waterproof AscentShell Technology

Exclusive 3-layer breathable waterproof AscentShell™ technology wins coveted Backpacker Magazin...
climb gear & tips

Your Guide To All Things Gore-Tex

Ever wonder what the difference is between all the different types of GORE-TEX®?  After all, i...
gear & tips

Working With Indigenous Designs

When you slide into one of our new lightweight Janu shirts, or cool off in a Chain Reaction G...
gear & tips

A Cultural History Of The Plaid Flannel Shirt

As we settle into our home offices, the conversation around work-from-home attire has shifted to...
gear & tips trail

What To Wear To Hike A 14er

Hiking my first 14er was the first time I learned that “cotton kills.” Thankfully, I didn’t actua...
climb gear & tips

50 Outdoor Adventure Films To Get You Through Social Distancing

We rounded up this big, juicy list of inspiring—and hilarious—adventure flicks to help keep stoke...
gear & tips mountain

10 Tips For Sleeping In Your Car During Ski Season

Who needs a hotel for their ski weekend when they know that vehicles are built not just for drivi...
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Strength Without the Weight: Diamond Fuse Technology

It’s 2020, and we’re kicking off this new decade with the accumulation of years of technologica...