Outdoor Research is an American technical outdoor apparel, accessories, and equipment manufacturer, which was established in 1981 by Ron Gregg in Seattle, Washington. The company was founded after a mountaineering incident that encouraged the creation of protective equipment to work in extreme conditions.
The company specializes in manufacturing high-performance outdoor apparel for endeavors, such as hiking, climbing, mountaineering, skiing, trail running, and paddling. Its product range consists of jackets, gloves, hats, base layers, backpacks, and technical accessories, which can work in extreme weather and remain comfortable and durable. Outdoor Research is based on the direct-to-consumer and wholesale business concept, where the products are sold through its e-commerce store, website, and specialty outdoor retailers.
One of the most important features of the company is its orientation towards product innovation and real-world testing. Professional athletes, mountain guides, and ambassadors develop and test their gear to ensure that the products meet required performance in harsh environments. Another warranty that the company offers to support its products is an infinite guarantee, which extends a warranty on manufacturing defects to the life of the product.
The brand has a good presence within the outdoor industry with the help of 200-500 employees and a range of hundreds of product variations that it maintains in its catalog. It also focuses on sustainability by recycling and responsible sourcing.
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