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What Are PFAS?

At Outdoor Research, our goal is to provide our customers with elite outdoor apparel through sust...
4 Min Read
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Ambassador Favorite Outerwear Kits

Depending on who you ask, the winter months are our favorite time of the year at Outdoor Research...
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Outdoor Research x Adventure Scientists

For the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, we’re honoring our planet with a renewed commitment to res...
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Outdoor Research: Our Story

There’s a place inside all of us, a space we try to find when the world is closing in. At Out...
gear & tips trail

How To Hike More Efficiently

How do thru-hikers cover 20 to 30 miles per day? Not only are they in great shape, but they’re al...
gear & tips trail

Running in the Heat

How to stay cool, protected, and safe during hot weather runs. Warm weather running is here, and ...
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Thanks Dad!

In recognition of all the amazing dads out there who sacrificed their powder days to help us le...
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Motherhood & Climbing: A Chat with Legendary Climber Beth Rodden

We recognize the remarkable strength and resilience that mothers possess. For mothers who ar...
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Staying Safe in the Backcountry With Avalanche Canada

Words by Avalanche Canada, Images by Outdoor Research. Heading out into the snowy backcountr...
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Down vs. Synthetic Insulation: What’s the difference?

Not all insulation is created equal. Deciding between down and synthetic really comes down t...
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What Do I Need for Winter Running?

The best cold weather running gear for winter outside – and how to layer with beanies, gloves, an...
gear & tips sustainability

Real Talk About Using Recycled Materials

Why using recycled materials is difficult and expensive, and how we’re doing it anyway. Alex...