Comments on: Where to Find Women’s Plus Size Hiking Clothes and Gear https://dawnoutdoors.com/womens-plus-size-hiking-clothes-the-best-brands-and-where-to-find-them/ Sharing advice, info and inspiration about my happy place: the Great Outdoors. Thu, 17 Jul 2025 17:30:35 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 By: Helen https://dawnoutdoors.com/womens-plus-size-hiking-clothes-the-best-brands-and-where-to-find-them/#comment-130267 Thu, 17 Jul 2025 17:30:35 +0000 https://dawnoutdoors.com/?p=8341#comment-130267 What a very helpful article. Thanks so much for sharing your experiences & recommendations. It has been a challenge to find quality outdoor gear over the years. But, it is heartening to see increased variety & more companies carrying items. It is a bit frustrating, though, that items are often only carried on line, as it is so import to be able to try things on prior to making a purchase, given sizing & the cut can vary so wildly. Again, thanks for this summary of options šŸ‘ Itā€™s a great site with excellent information, clearly written.

]]> By: Ethel https://dawnoutdoors.com/womens-plus-size-hiking-clothes-the-best-brands-and-where-to-find-them/#comment-126407 Sat, 31 Dec 2022 12:28:24 +0000 https://dawnoutdoors.com/?p=8341#comment-126407 Columbia is for a more petite woman, in particular small shoulders, shorter arms, tighter cuffs so if that’s you, great! If you’re taller then average avoid it.

]]> By: Anne https://dawnoutdoors.com/womens-plus-size-hiking-clothes-the-best-brands-and-where-to-find-them/#comment-112693 Mon, 31 May 2021 10:50:57 +0000 https://dawnoutdoors.com/?p=8341#comment-112693 In reply to Donna.

This!! Yes! I love the attempt to extend size lines but so many times extended size lines don’t actually fit my body that well compared to plus-size only brands. It’s so frustrating but I’m a little relieved to see someone else point it out. We do have Torrid in Canada but it’s limited to what is in stores for most of us because the shipping is very expensive.

]]> By: Donna https://dawnoutdoors.com/womens-plus-size-hiking-clothes-the-best-brands-and-where-to-find-them/#comment-111768 Tue, 04 May 2021 23:56:54 +0000 https://dawnoutdoors.com/?p=8341#comment-111768 Happened upon your site via the standard click here…then therešŸ„°.
Plus size outdoor gear is indeed making its way into shops. As a plus size woman and 55 years old, its an amazing thing. Back in my day if you were and 8 you were consider heavy! The “plus” clothes were next to the maternity section!
What???
Honestly though, places LIKELY Bean and REI are offering larger sizes, but they are not really designed for a plus body shape. They’ve made their standard wares in bigger sizes and many women who are plus size, not just larger, have a different body shape altogether.
I’m 5’4″ and about 225. You’d think I’d wear a size 24 but I’m of a sturdy build so my body size is heavy but my frame is a 16/18 :).
As a avid hiker, camper, etc. people often doubt my stamina because I’m a big girl šŸ„°, but I can do many miles in a day…I admit though, my old lady knee has acted up and needs ice a little more these days!
Checking out plus size shops like avenue and my all time FAVORITE plus size clothier torrid can be a wonderfully abundant resource for hiking, leggings, workout wear, bras, etc. They are cut fuller in the bum with higher back waist and there’s a variety of lengths too…me being the starter hiker thats so convenient.
Of course, all that being said I dont know if Torrid is available in Canada???
Loving your website! Keep on keepin’ on!!
Live where you live, love where you are!

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