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About Outdoor Research
The origins
In 1980 Ron Gregg, a physicist and passionate climber suddenly found himself in a tricky situation on his way to climb the Danali in Alaska together with a climbing partner. Due to a poorly constructed gaiter his partner suffered severe frostbite on his leg and had to be flown to a hospital by helicopter. Gregg refused to step into the helicopter but instead walked home alone. During these two weeks he thought about a solution to the problem his friend experienced. When he arrived home he developed insulated gaiters that fit closely to the shoe and were suitable for a variety of mountain boots. The so-called "X-Gaiter" was the first product of Outdoor Research. During the following years Outdoor Research established itself as a manufacturer of reliable and practical accessories for alpine and outdoor sports. The developers at Outdoor Research found their inspiration for new products often in existing problems of outdoor athletes. To solve such problems with a reliable piece of equipment is what Outdoor Research stands for.
Environmental commitment
Outdoor Research supports numerous associations in Washington State and throughout North America that work to preserve nature and the mountains of North America, including the American Alpine Club, the Alpine Club of Canada, and the ""Leave no Trace"" initiative, which works to reduce pollution in protected areas.
FAQ
What sets Outdoor Research apart?
Outdoor Research brings the accessories into focus: Gloves, gaiters, overshoes and hats. Knowing that every piece of equipment is equally important Outdoor Research develops accessories with great care. Many products have become classics: The so-called "Seattle Sombrero" for example has become the world's best selling rain hat or the "Brooks Ranger Over Boots" for extreme sub-zero temperatures that Outdoor Research has been selling since the 1990's.
What does the Outdoor Research product range include?
Since the early days Outdoor Research has always been a specialist in equipment accessories such as gaiters, overshoes, gloves and hats. The company offers primarily water-resistant and rainproof accessories for extreme environments, such as the Flex Tex II gaiters, which are water-repellent and breathable or the waterproof and warm High Camp 3-Finger Gloves with integrated fleece inner glove. Another area Outdoor Research has specialized in is hats. The waterproof Sunshower Sombrero for example is a hat that protects against both sun and rain.
In addition to equipment accessories and clothing accessories for some years now Outdoor Research has developed a clothing line. It consists of lightweight down jackets (e.g. the Filament jacket for women), technical soft shell jackets, (e.g. the Circuit jacket for women), waterproof breathable Gore-Tex jackets (e.g. Men’s Mentor Jacket) and many more.