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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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Down vs. Synthetic Insulation: Whatโ€™s the difference?

Not all insulation is created equal. Deciding between down and synthetic really comes down to what environment youโ€™re venturing into
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Why Affinity Spaces Are Complicated

Bennett Rahn began climbing when she worked at an outdoor-focused middle school, and it wasnโ€™t long before she was climbing
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OOO: Outdoor Research Ski Day

One of the primary reasons many Outdoor Research employees work in the outdoor industry is their ...
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Freewheel Mountain Bike Reviews are Rolling in!

You might have heard we have officially launched our much anticipated Freewheel Mountain Bike col...
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Welcome to the Team Georgia Astle

We're proud to announce Georgia Astle as the newest member of the Outdoor Research athlete team. ...
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How to Prepare for Your First Mountain Bike Ride

Starting a new sport, can bring a mix of excitement and a bit of intimidation all at the same tim...
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2023 Year in Review

Wow, what a year! 2023 was a wild one for us here at Outdoor Research. Material technology and de...
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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 ...
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climb gear & tips

How To Wash GORE-TEXยฎ

Wet and wintry weather is just around the corner. But before you head out on a hike up Royal Basi...
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How To Layer With Down

A puffy down jacket is perhaps the linchpin of every outdoors personโ€™s wardrobe and knowing ...
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featured gear & tips

What Does Down Fill Power Mean?

If you are in the market for a new down jacket, most likely you are already overwhelmed by t...
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What Are PFAS?

At Outdoor Research, our goal is to provide our customers with elite outdoor apparel through...
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Outdoor Research Climate Goals

Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Science Based Targets Initiative Gre...
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Whatโ€™s The Difference Between Plus Size, Extended Size, and Straight Size?

Did you know we offer technical outdoor apparel from extended and womenโ€™s plus size opt...
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