Leading American apparel and gear brand Outdoor Research has launched a “warmer, lighter and more packable” revamp of its already popular series of down jackets. The new Transcendent Down Collection ...

The first time I stuffed the Outdoor Research SuperStrand LT Hoodie ($235) into my pack, I’ll admit I was skeptical. A jacket this light and compressible seemed almost too flimsy to provide any real ...

Powder aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. The Snowcrew collection is Outdoor Research’s insulated, ...

No matter how hard I looked, outdoor gear just wasn’t made for me. While so many folks donned attractive technical outerwear, ...

The Outdoor Research Aspire II Gore-Tex Rain Jacket earned the top overall rain jacket award in my tested review of the best everyday rain jackets. Find out more about this comfortable pick and why I ...

Monday, September 22, 2025 is the official start of fall this year, and I couldn’t be happier to welcome back the crisp air, shorter days and falling temperatures of shoulder season. It turns out, ...

Besides keeping you dry, the best rain jackets for women are breathable, stylish and suitable for different climates and conditions. After testing many, I chose Outdoor Research’s Aspire II as my top ...

Thanks to designers like Sandy Liang, fleece jackets have evolved from just another cold-weather layer into stylish outerwear in their own right. But unlike your staple Patagonia or the North Face ...

This shedding puts outdoor manufacturers in a bind: many want to protect the outdoors, but they also want to sell product. Consumers who love their warm fleece are also faced with a dilemma. Some ...