
	Outdoor Research is Designed by Adventure. We provide Innovation and Inspiration for the Relentless Adventurer.

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	Based in Seattle &ndash; with in-house manufacturing and prototyping capabilities at our company headquarters &ndash; Outdoor Research was founded in 1981 after a failed piece of gear on an Alaskan climbing expedition inspired ideas for a better design.

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	Ever since that first product, the X-Gaiter, put Outdoor Research on the map, we have been dedicated to building better outdoor apparel, gloves, hats and an array of other outdoor accessories informed by real-world testing.

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	We develop innovative, functional, bomb-proof products that are beautiful in their simplicity. Design abides by the maxim &lsquo;make it better, not just new or different,&rsquo; and our gear is backed by our Infinite Guarantee.

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	We listen, value and empower each other and our fellow adventurers &ndash; we invite input from our customers, athlete ambassadors and the International Federation of Mountain Guides Associations Test Team.

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	We&rsquo;re independent, letting us strive to provide the best value to our customers, not shareholders. We are committed to our core sports: alpinism, rock and ice climbing, hiking, backpacking, paddling, trail running, and skiing.

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	We&rsquo;re growing, as a company and as individuals. And we&rsquo;re having fun along the way.
