Outdoor Research

About Outdoor Research

Designed by adventure, Outdoor Research seeks to fuel the passions of those who are at home in the middle of nowhere. Powered by humans and their thirst for exploration, Outdoor Research builds the ideas of their customers into their products. Focused on the creation of practical, functional gear to serve as solutions for outdoor enthusiasts, this brand never stops innovating in order to support those that depend on them for the highest quality tools.

Ron Gregg, a dedicated mountaineer, was climbing on Alaska’s Denali in 1980 when he found himself in a dangerous situation. His partner was suffering from extreme frostbite due to the poor design of his gaiters. Snow had worked its way between the gaiter and the boot, exposing a fundamental flaw. After being airlifted to safety, Gregg responded by hunting for a solution to keep something like that from happening again. The result was the insulated X-Gaiter, and the following year, Outdoor Research was born.

Snapping up awards like it’s their job, the Outdoor Research Crocodiles are a mountaineers best buddy. When it comes to performance that matters, these bad boys have a fitted design, so you get dialed in action to keep you on the move. A bonus tab holds the front down and the highly waterproof fabrics do the rest of the job. Remaining as effective as ever, the Crocodiles are the model of consistency that Outdoor Research strives for with every product. They even offer a lightweight version of the Crocs in the form of Verglas Gaiters, which are specifically engineered to trim ounces and be super packable. Both models are incredibly durable and meant to be used with everything from casual hiking shoes, to serious mountaineering boots.

This Seattle-based company knows a thing or two about rain. These experts have crafted the perfect headwear for keeping you at your best when it is really coming down. The Seattle Sombrero uses a waterproof shell to keep you dry and a specifically shaped brim to direct runoff away from you. A brushed lining goes to work on the interior in order to manage perspiration. Never let the rain put a damper on your adventures by topping off your outfit with studly hats like the Outdoor Research Seattle Sombrero.

Speaking of sweet head pieces, the Outdoor Research Helmetclava is a revolutionary hunk of protection. Intentionally constructed to provide defense against the harshest elements, while fitting nicely under your helmet, this cozy soft shell wraps your head and neck in Windstopper fabric to crank up the warmth when the weather gets truly unruly. Team the Helmetclava up with the Outdoor Research Alti Mitts, and you have got some beastly performance on your hands. These altitude minded mitts keep bulk at a minimum, but still deliver an uncommonly impressive performance when it comes to sheltering your paws.

Outdoor Research is your go-to source for gear that will progress your exploration, because it was specifically designed for adventure.