Oh boy, it’s hot here in Spokane. Washington State is baking in a heat wave, just like what’s been hitting much of the country in the…
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What says ‘protection’ more than the words GORE-TEX and bibs? Jumping into the Outdoor Research Hemisphere bibs before a day at the mountain or skin track…
At the end of each year, we reflect on the best gear we tested and pick some winners. Sometimes the best gear is like splitting hairs…
When I think back about the ‘adventurous’ season of my life, starting in my teens up until now, there’s often been a lot of Outdoor Research…
These days are downright chilly!! But if you, like me, suffer from loam addiction, you know that this is a prime time to be on the…
Gear that lasts the test of time is what we aim to find. Our real-world reviews involve countless hours of testing over several months or even…
When climbers think of Outdoor Research, they often think of the Ferrosi Jacket and Pants. These two are generally hailed as the gold-standard in climbing softshells,…
Outdoor Research knows a thing or two about gloves and about outdoor gear generally. You would be hard pressed to find a climber who doesn’t love…
One of the best innovations in outdoor gear over the past 5 years has been the explosion of ‘active insulators.’ These pieces are designed to regulate…
The synthetic insulating hoodie world is a pretty competitive space. There are some really strong jackets out there from basically every big name company. Outdoor Research…
When I told a friend I was getting a new pair of alpine pants, he responded immediately: “Softshells? How surprising…” It’s true. I’m a softshell apostle.…
Picking the best gear of 2018 is often pretty easy, but sometimes it requires a decent amount of hair-splitting. This year it’s a combination of choosing…
If the word ‘baja’ conjures images of beautiful days with laid-back friends, then I think you’re thinking along the same lines of Outdoor Research with their…
Every spring, all the big names in the outdoor industry release a new slew of products to take over the world. There are new puffies, pants,…
A good alpine glove is essential for keeping those digits functional in cold weather. Whether you want to to slay waterfall ice or blue glacier ice,…
The cream rises to the top, right? With that in mind, what pieces of gear have risen to the top this year? We present the handful…
The Outdoor Research Ascendant Hoody has been impressive — and not just from one of us, but two independent reviewers agree that it’s a remarkable mix…
There’s some black magic brewing at the Outdoor Research headquarters in Seattle. What sort of chemistry would be needed to whip up the perfect climbing shorts?…
“An office jacket – for those who work in the mountains.” That’s how Outdoor Research bills their flagship Maximus alpine Gore-Tex Pro shell; a fully-featured workhorse…
A good friend is hard to find. The same applies to messenger bags – there are plenty of duds out there, and if you’re going to…