What’s New?

Outdoor Research Bases Spring 2022 Collection on 5 Values: Community, Collaboration, Innovation, Passion, Curiosity. Along with the outdoor industry’s first comprehensive layering system in Plus sizing, OR unveils an array of innovative layers and gear, many driven by collaboration. 

• Community — Creating greater access to the outdoors means trusted gear being available in more sizes. In Fall 2021, OR unveiled extended sizing in 24 men’s and women’s core products. In Spring 2022, it is expanding with women’s Plus Sizing. Sizes XS-3X and 0-24 are available. 

• Collaboration — A collaboration between Outdoor Research and women’s workwear brand Dovetail helps enable women to enter and succeed in non-traditional occupations with the most reliable, durable outdoor gear - gaiters, gloves and headwear. 

• Innovation — For 40 years innovation has been core to what Outdoor Research does. This season a project with fabric-maker Pertex® creates the most durable, lightweight and breathable waterproof shell on the market. Another innovation, VerticalX™ SuperStrand insulation, results in the best warmth-to-weight layering package OR has ever offered. 

• Passion — Passion for the activities Outdoor Research employees love drives its product line. Often, that involves the passion of ambassadors and friends as well. This season, in collaboration with Marjana Tafader, climber/mentor for Young Women Who Crush in NYC, OR introduces the first technical hijab for outdoor sports. It is also introducing sportswear lines designed in collaboration with climbing athletes Quinn Mason and Keenan Takahashi. 

• Curiosity — The OR team is constantly striving to learn and improve — in products, as a brand, as a team, and as individuals. Curiosity drives that. And curiosity, along with the quest for constant improvement, drove updates and upgrades to already best-selling lines like Ferrosi softshells, Foray and Aspire waterproof shells, and Echo sun and base layers. 

The following overview offers key highlights of the Spring 2022 Outdoor Research line.

outerwear & insulation

Helium AscentShell Jacket

In 2022, Outdoor Research introduces the most durable, lightweight, and breathable waterproof shell on the market today – the Helium AscentShell Jacket. The product of collaboration with fabric technology partner Pertex® and athlete team members Graham Zimmerman and Emilie Drinkwater, the Helium AscentShell jacket uses an exclusive fabric construction that combines the durability of Pertex Diamond Fuse fabric with the breathable comfort and waterproof protection of OR’s electrospun AscentShell™ technology. AscentShell™ x Pertex® Shield Air is built to perform with the highest caliber of light weight, durability, and reliable waterproofness. This combination pairs two premier technologies in a 326-gram shell (men’s large) with high-mobility fit and functional features ideal for fast and light alpine adventure.

Men’s and Women’s.

$399

SuperStrand LT Hoodie, Jacket & Vest

SuperStrand LT styles employ a unique new synthetic insulation — VerticalX™ SuperStrand — that helps create the best warmth-to-weight layering package Outdoor Research has ever offered. Ideal for four-season warmth, this collection features a unique quilt pattern that reduces stitching, creating an uninterrupted flow of insulation and warmth. Soft and supple construction creates an amazingly comfortable wearing experience. The unique lofted polyester strands in VerticalX™ SuperStrand mimic the shape of thousands of down clusters connected along a strand, truly blending the best properties of down and synthetic insulation. This material has extremely high loft, offers warmth if it gets wet, and is more resistant to compression over time than down. This ultra lightweight layering package (309 grams, men’s medium hoodie) is capped with a bluesign® approved, windproof 12D nylon shell fabric. Men’s and Women’s.

$219

Men's Foray II / Women’s Aspire II Jacket

There’s a reason the Outdoor Research men’s Foray and women’s Aspire Jackets have such a loyal following — they’re great do-anything shells with proven performance for a relatively modest price. Updated for Spring 2022, the newest versions feature contemporary aesthetics with a slightly longer length in women’s, a design that’s paired with bluesign-approved GORE-TEX Paclite fabric. Updated fits make for easy layering and all-season use, and color-blocked options are available, including in Plus size. Featuring best-in-class durability and waterproof ratings as well as TorsoFlo waist-to-bicep venting, this is the perfect shell for year-round use. Men’s and women’s, and also available this season in men’s and women’s Extended sizing and women’s Plus sizing.

$225

Ferrosi Hoodie

Thanks to its huge range of versatility, the Ferrosi Hoodie is a longtime favorite in the Outdoor Research line. For Spring 2022 this popular nylon/spandex softshell gets an updated fabric with improved stretch and recovery, increased durability, and a slight style update. Its bluesign-approved fabric is also now 46-percent recycled. One of the lightest-weight and most versatile softshells on the market, the Ferrosi has earned its reputation as a key layer in any season. The hoodie also gets a new hood-clip feature that holds down excess hood fabric during high-intensity activities. Men’s and women’s, and also available this season in men’s and women’s Extended sizing and women’s Plus sizing.

$129

sun protection & layering

ActiveIce Spectrum Sun Hoodie

Combining UPF and active-cooling technologies to offer optimal performance in hot, sunny climates, the ActiveIce Spectrum Sun Hoodie is the ultimate protective, versatile summer layer. The platform starts with soft, chafe-free, and ultra-lightweight polyester/spandex fabric that’s comfortable against the skin, airy and quick-drying in hot climates, stretchy for movement, and protects against the sun with a UPF 50+ rating. Outdoor Research adds in thermo-regulating and cooling ActiveIce technology, which feels cool to touch (as opposed to feeling cool after responding to moisture). The top is cut with OR’s Dynamic Reach design so that the body doesn’t ride up when arms are overhead. Other details include a three-panel hood and thumbholes. Men’s and women’s. Also available in long-sleeve tees for men and women, and short-sleeve tees for men.

$79

technical sportswear

Women’s Ad-Vantage Leggings with DuraPrint

Leggings provide outstanding mobility for climbers, but durability is an issue. Working with ambassador and climber Quinn Mason, Outdoor Research created the Ad-Vantage Leggings with DuraPrint, a printed overlay on the knee and hip pockets that add abrasion resistance in key wear areas. A customized resin-based formula creates a 3D topical barrier, adding wear-and-tear protection where it’s most needed. Though built for durability while climbing, these versatile high-waisted 7/8 leggings provide great coverage and comfort for a variety of activities with two drop-in side pockets for handy storage. Their soft nylon/lycra fabric provides form-fitting stretch with 30 UPF sun protection. Also available in 6” and 10” shorts.

$99

Women’s Vantage Bralette & Bra

A stylish strappy look combines with functionality for hot temperatures in the Vantage Bralette, a collaboration between the Outdoor Research design team and climber/ambassador Quinn Mason. Soft, stretchy, and durable nylon/lycra fabric paired with elastic offers comfort with light support in a design with minimal straps on the back — perfect for warm weather.

$55

Method Cord Pants & Shorts

The first Outdoor Research collab with climber/ambassador Keenan Takahashi, the Method Cord Pants and Shorts are corduroy bottoms designed with climbing in mind, with a gusset and hint of stretch for excellent mobility. With a standard fit, 5-pocket design, contrast color thread on key seams, and a waist drawcord, these hit the sweet spot for stylish but functional. Men’s only in pants, men’s and women’s in shorts.

$89 and $69

Women's Chehalis Overalls

Ideal for everything from running errands to field work, these overalls are built using a durable and breathable ripstop fabric with a DWR treatment. Built with a number of stowage pockets, adjustable suspenders, and button closure on both sides, these will quickly become a wardrobe staple.

$109

Men's Zendo Multi Shorts / Women's Zendo Multi Shorts

These multifunctional shorts offer versatility in an easy pull-on silhouette that works well for hiking, climbing, and everyday activities. Using a bluesign approved recycled nylon/spandex fabric, these shorts are durable and quick-drying. The men’s come in a 7.5-inch inseam and the women’s are a 2.5-inch inseam.

$59

Men's Ferrosi Over Short - 12" Inseam / Women's Ferrosi Over Short-12" Inseam

A longer short that truly embodies multi-sport function, the Ferrosi Over Short is built to fit over a bike chamois as well as alone for hiking or all-around active use. For Spring 2022 this popular nylon/spandex softshell fabric is updated with improved stretch and recovery and increased durability. This bluesign-approved fabric is now made with 46-percent recycled content. As always, Ferrosi hits the equilibrium of being durable yet lightweight and weather-resistant yet breathable.

$79

packs & duffels

CarryOut Duffel 80L

The CarryOut Duffel is built to be a go-anywhere, stash-anything travel companion. A durable 600D polyester with TPU lamination exterior is rugged, highly water-resistant, and up for any adventure. This versatile duffel features an interior expandable pocket to separate dirty clothes as they build up, and an ergonomic shoulder strap makes for a more comfortable carry. In addition, the two handles mean you can throw it on like a backpack when running between gates for a tight connection.

$199

headwear

Women's Trail Trucker

Manage heat on the trail with the Women’s Trail Trucker, which sports a mesh crown, reflective edge around the brim, an extra-tall sweatband, as well as a sweatband under the brim to prevent sweat stains.

$32

gloves

Granite Glove

The Granite Glove is built for long days on steep granite. These full-grain leather belay and rappel gloves provide back-of-hand padding and highly dexterous protection for quick transitions in the alpine. The outer material and palm is a supple goat leather with cow leather overlays at the palm on crucial wear points. The back of hand has additional padding for protection, and minimal fingertip seams add long-term durability. A neoprene cuff provides all-day comfort and a gusseted wrist entry and hook/loop wrist closure make it easy to take the gloves on and off.

$55

Splitter II Gloves

This specialized favorite has been redesigned for added durability and protection for the gnarliest crack climbing. Providing protection where you need it most — on the back of hand and knuckles — the Splitter II now comes with a reinforced pinky and thumb loop for added durability, and improved thumb coverage for protection. The durable anti-slip material on the back of hand grips rock and the close-fitting, low profile design means exceptional feel when you’re sending.

$40