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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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A Haute Route Logistics FAQ

A lot of logistics go into a ski tour of the original Haute Route from Chamonix to Zermatt. Here ...

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Choosing The Right Outdoor Jacket

Some of the most confusing terms in outdoor gear are the names “hard shell” and “soft shell.” Wh...

10 Hidden OR Gear Features You Didn't Know You Loved

A zipper here, a tab there ... most of these little things fly under the radar. But sometimes it’...

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Active Insulation Technology—Designed For U.S. Special Forces, So You Know It Works

It’s back: the transition from warm to cold. Time to remember how to layer for outdoor advent...

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10 Things To Remember On Your Next Backpacking Trip

Preparing for a long hike or backpacking trip, it’s easy to overlook small, supplemental items wh...

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Backpacking Titcomb Basin—It Should Be On Your Bucket List

Dreaming of pitching your tent someplace life-list worthy before summer's over? With a view of a ...

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How To Master Packing A Bear Canister

Backpacking in beautiful, mountainous “bearitory,” you might find yourself sharing the views or ...

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5 Things A Mountain Guide Wishes You Knew About Skiing Avy Terrain

For nearly 10 years I've made my living as a full time mountain guide. During this time spent in ...

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How To Layer Like A Pro In Winter

High-intensity athletes are intense people. And particular. We need not just the right tools for...

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3 Tips For Washing Active Insulation

Active insulation isn't like its old-fashioned cousins. It's designed to breathe and wick—to ke...

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7 Backpacking Accessories That Will Improve Your Hike

When it comes to backpacking, an overwhelming selection of accessories offer all sorts of comfo...

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Are You Wasting Your High-Tech Active Insulation?

It's pretty revolutionary, really. Insulation that breathes to keep you comfortable whether you...