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There’s no better way to be sure of the quality of your product other than to try it out for yourself. That’s what Outdoor Research believes anyway, and they make hands-on testing an integral part of the product development process. For every pair of women’s Outdoor Research gloves, gaiters, jackets or other gear that an employee had a part in creating, they also have a part in giving it a good thrashing out in the elements.

Outdoor Research believes so thoroughly in this approach that they welcome anyone who uses an Outdoor Research product to participate in their Lab Rat program and provide honest feedback about their experience. We’re no strangers to thorough testing either, and also believe in the importance of real-world trials to ensure the best performance. Take, for example, our gloves, which undergo a battery of tests including the Breathability Test, Spray Test and Liner Retention Test to ensure absolute waterproofness and comfort.

And that’s just in the lab. We also make sure that GORE-TEX® fabrics and technologies are assessed by real people in real conditions to verify the lab results. Our partnership means that your women’s Outdoor Research gloves won’t leak or lose effectiveness over time, and your women’s Outdoor Research gaiters will keep ankles and calves insulated and warm even in extreme conditions. Whatever gear you need, you can be certain that Outdoor Research products with GORE-TEX® technology will stand up to the toughest treatment.