Outdoor Research Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1981

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 252

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Financing Rounds
  • 2

Outdoor Research General Information

Description

Manufacturer of technical outdoor apparel and gear intended for the sports and recreation sectors. The company offers outdoor apparel, gloves, footwear accessories, backpacks, camping gear, and protective equipment for hiking, climbing, skiing, trail running, and mountaineering, along with warranty and gear repair support.

Contact Information

Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Corporate Backed or Acquired
Corporate Office
  • 2203 1st Avenue South
  • Seattle, WA 98134
  • United States
+1 (206)
Primary Industry
Clothing
Other Industries
Accessories
Recreational Goods
Parent Company
Vertical(s)
Corporate Office
  • 2203 1st Avenue South
  • Seattle, WA 98134
  • United States
+1 (206)

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Outdoor Research Valuation & Funding

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Outdoor Research Comparisons

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Manufacturer of technical outdoor apparel and gear intended for the sports and recreation sectors. The company offers ou
Clothing
Seattle, WA
252 As of 2026

North Vancouver, Canada
 

Ogden, UT
 
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Outdoor Research Competitors (25)

One of Outdoor Research’s 25 competitors is Arc'teryx Equipment, a Corporate Backed or Acquired company based in North Vancouver, Canada.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Arc'teryx Equipment Corporate Backed or Acquired North Vancouver, Canada
Armada Skis Private Equity-Backed Ogden, UT
Dakine Private Equity-Backed Hood River, OR
Recreational Equipment Venture Capital-Backed Sumner, WA
Eddie Bauer Formerly PE-Backed Seattle, WA
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Outdoor Research Patents

Outdoor Research Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
US-20260062952-A1 Detachable vestibule for bivy sack Pending 28-Aug-2024
US-20120042436-A1 Convertible trigger mitten shell and method of making Inactive 20-Aug-2010
WO-2012024107-A2 Convertible trigger mitten shell and method of making Inactive 20-Aug-2010
WO-2012024107-A3 Convertible trigger mitten shell and method of making Inactive 20-Aug-2010
US-20100108846-A1 Article attachment system and device Active 31-Oct-2008 A47F5/0006
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Outdoor Research Signals

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Outdoor Research FAQs

  • When was Outdoor Research founded?

    Outdoor Research was founded in 1981.

  • Where is Outdoor Research headquartered?

    Outdoor Research is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

  • What is the size of Outdoor Research?

    Outdoor Research has 252 total employees.

  • What industry is Outdoor Research in?

    Outdoor Research’s primary industry is Clothing.

  • Is Outdoor Research a private or public company?

    Outdoor Research is a Private company.

  • What is Outdoor Research’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Outdoor Research is .

  • Who are Outdoor Research’s competitors?

    Arc'teryx Equipment, Armada Skis, Dakine, Recreational Equipment, and Eddie Bauer are some of the 25 competitors of Outdoor Research.

  • When was Outdoor Research acquired?

    Outdoor Research was acquired on 01-Jan-2014.

  • Who acquired Outdoor Research?

    Outdoor Research was acquired by Youngone.

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