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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 collection! Born from the trails of
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climb gear & tips

Your Guide To All Things Gore-Tex

Ever wonder what the difference is between all the different types of GORE-TEXยฎ?ย  After all, isn...
gear & tips trail

What To Wear To Hike A 14er

Hiking my first 14er was the first time I learned that โ€œcotton kills.โ€ Thankfully, I didnโ€™t actua...
trail

5 Things They Don't Tell You About Hiking The JMT

There are plenty of articles and guidebooks about hiking the John Muir Trailโ€”but after thru-hikin...
gear & tips snow

How To Layer For Backcountry Skiing

At OR, we certainly love a badass hard shell. Weโ€™re born and bred in the PNW, after all. But we a...
climb gear & tips

Which Bivy is Right for You?

After years of user feedback, and decades of product testing and tinkering, Outdoor Research ...
gear & tips trail

How To Master Packing A Bear Canister

Backpacking in beautiful, mountainous โ€œbearitory,โ€ you might find yourself sharing the views or ...
gear & tips snow

Designed By Adventure: The Trailbreaker Pants and Jacket

โ€œDesigned By Adventure.โ€ At Outdoor Research, our products have been designed by adventure ...
climb gear & tips

What is the difference between GORE-TEXยฎ and GOREยฎ WINDSTOPPERยฎ?

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