OR gear for backpacking, mountaineering and climbing. Gore-tex and high performance apparel that is designed for high-country use.

Ever since its early, formative years, Outdoor Research has remained focused on creating practical, functional tools and solutions to the problems faced by outdoor enthusiasts in the backcountry.

OR believes that a true and clear purpose for each product can be found by listening to customers and acting on their input. Its Lab Rat program, which resulted in thousands of people having their say about the OR gear they own, has had a profound impact on the products in the line today.

At its core, OR products remain Designed By Adventure®.