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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 snow

How To Layer For Backcountry Skiing

At OR, we certainly love a badass hard shell. We’re born and bred in the PNW, after all. But we a...
gear & tips snow

Planning A Japanuary Trip? Read This First

The word is out about “JaPow.” The skiing—and the après—in Japan is every bit as good as you see ...
gear & tips

Get To Know Pertex Fabrics

Imagine you’re 234.62 miles into your PCT hike. Sweat beads on your brow and your calves scream ...
gear & tips

Discover Aerogel Technology

In our search for the world’s best winter insulation technology, we looked to the stars. Meet P...
climb gear & tips

Best in Bottoms: Best Winter Hiking and Climbing Pants

If the colder months are calling your name, our Best in Bottoms Collection is the first place you...
gear & tips snow

Best in Bottoms: Best Soft Shell Pants for Uphill Travel

If the colder months are calling your name, our Best in Bottoms Collection is the first place y...
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Best in Bottoms: Best Hard Shell Pants and Bibs for Skiing

If the colder months are calling your name, our Best in Bottoms Collection is the first place you...
gear & tips

A Beginner's Guide To Packrafting

Our plan was set: We’d fly into the Alaska Range, rock climb for a week, and then traverse out by...
gear & tips mountain

What Is A Balaclava And Why Do You Need One?

You can call it a ski mask. Or a ninja mask. Or a balaclava. But you’d better have one in your...
climb gear & tips

Which Bivy is Right for You?

After years of user feedback, and decades of product testing and tinkering, Outdoor Research ...
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What You Should Know About GORE-TEX Garments and Their New PFCEC-Free DWR

Most outdoor enthusiasts value waterproof, windproof and breathable gear made with GORE-TEX mate...
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6 Women's Adventure Books To Stir Your Stoke

I learned something depressing today: When you type “women’s adventure books” into the Amazon sea...