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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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4 Tools You Need For Cleaning Overgrown Climbing Routes

From Index and Squamish out west, to the 'Gunks and 'Daks in the east, climbing areas are magne...

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Designed By Adventure: ALTIHeat Heated Gloves

“Designed By Adventure.” At Outdoor Research, our products have been designed by adventure for m...

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Designed By Adventure: The Trailbreaker Pants and Jacket

“Designed By Adventure.” At Outdoor Research, our products have been designed by adventure ...

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So You Want To Be A Mountain Guide

Outdoor Research ambassador Mark Allen has been climbing since 1991, and guiding since 2001, in...

10 Essentials for Winter Camping

Thinking of doing a little winter camping? The solitude and access it allows are awesome, but it...

climb gear & tips

What is the difference between GORE-TEX® and GORE® WINDSTOPPER®?

Imagine this: You boot up for a backcountry skiing or snowboarding ridge tour in cold, gusty w...

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Backpacking: 10 Non-Essentials

You have memorized the Ten Essentials. You know all your local peaks by heart and even some of ...

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Break (Or Forget) Your Climbing Skins? Here's What To Do

At one point or another, we’ve all forgotten something. Once, I had scrupulously double and tri...