Outdoor Research

Unlike the brands mentioned above, Seattle-based Outdoor Research (OR) is well-known in one region of the country in particular: the Pacific Northwest. Mountaineer Ron Gregg established the firm after a climbing partner got frostbite from a pair of poorly built gaiters on Alaska's Denali in 1980. Since then, the brand's focus has shifted significantly, and it now encompasses activities ranging from hiking to skiing, with a particularly well-executed assortment of shells and insulation (both down and synthetic).

The company provides a diverse selection of items for various outdoor activities such as hiking, climbing, skiing, and camping. Their product range includes jackets, pants, shorts, shirts, hoodies, fleece, base layers, footwear, gloves, hats, backpacks, tents, sleeping bags, and more. Outdoor Research is known for producing high-quality goods that are functional, long-lasting, and inventive. In order to provide better performance and protection for outdoor lovers, the company incorporates sophisticated technologies into its products.

Founded: 1981

Headquarters: Washington, US
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/outdoorresearch/
Official website: https://www.outdoorresearch.com/us/