Outdoor Research: Pants

Inspired by adventure, Outdoor Research has a full line of outerwear tested in their rugged home mountains of the Pacific Northwest. The notoriously fickle Northwest weather means that Outdoor Research gear is designed to keep you warm, dry and comfortable in the harshest of environments. Outdoor Research pants are a perfect example of their dedication to the adventure lifestyle. You will find performance minded styles for:

• Climbing
• Rain
• Hiking
• Travel
• Skiing

Pants for hiking, trekking and travel have come a long way in the past few years. The rise of soft shell fabrics has opened up a new category of utilitarian outerwear. Soft shell, or stretch woven, fabrics breathe incredibly well, wick moisture away from your body and dry quickly. They are also incredibly durable. It is their abrasion resistance that makes soft shell pants the perfect choice for hiking and climbing. Outdoor Research soft shell pants are designed with a relaxed fit for versatile, all-day comfort. You will find lightweight soft shell styles for hiking and warm weather mountain adventure and mid-weight styles designed for ski touring and alpine climbing. Utility pockets, WINDSTOPPER® fabrics and built-in gaiters top the features list for the various Outdoor Research soft shell styles.

Skiers will find a good selection of Outdoor Research ski pants including waterproof and breathable GORE-TEX® models with full side zips. Hit the ski resort or your favorite sidecountry stash in the popular Igneo model for men and women. If breaking trail is more your cup of tea, try the Trailbreaker soft shell. The highly breathable fabric and functional design were developed with backcountry skiing in mind.

Given their home base of Seattle, Washington, Outdoor Research knows rain. You will find a big selection of waterproof rain pants for men and women. From the no-frills waterproof Rampart and Palisade models to the more technical waterproof and breathable Paladin and Reflexa styles, Outdoor Research has you covered for wet weather. Their rain gear includes features like:

• 2.5-layer Pertex® Shield fabric
• Full-length, double-separating side zippers
• Suspender compatible
• Fully seam taped
• Water-resistant zippers
• Articulated knees
• Ankle scuff guards

Rounding out the Outdoor Research pant collection is a selection of lightweight Supplex® nylon styles for men and women. These are the perfect summer hiking and travel companion. Features include

• Convertible to shorts
• SolarShield UPF 50+ protection
• Durable water repellant (DWR) finish
• Webbing belt
• Ankle zippers

So, there you have it. Outdoor Research has pants for your every outdoor need. What are you waiting for? Pack your bags and get outside!