BRANDS THAT SELL PLUS SIZE OUTDOOR and active CLOTHING AND GEAR 3XL AND UP
Please note: Just because a company or brand has made this list does not mean I personally have tried it or that the sizing is consistent or "true to size". Please check reviews and comments from folks who have tried the brand to make the best decision for you. (I will put a * next to brands I have tried) Plus sizes are notoriously inconsistent and sometimes run small. This is a list to help start your search. Most things on this list are "women's" as that is the style I am the most familiar with. Also, most of these are U.S. or Canadian companies. If you have more suggestions for this list, please feel free to contact me and I'll add them. -Andrea
Small cottage brands and companies-technical clothing (H=hiking/outdoors specific)
Large Brands-technical clothing
Backpacks
Cycling clothing
Climbing harness
Sleeping bags/backpacking quilts
Hiking boots/shoes-boots and shoes are very specific and personal to each person. I highly recommend going to an in person store and trying them on.
Personal Floatation Devices (PFD)
Roller Derby
Miscellaneous outdoor gear
We know that 3XL is not enough and will continue to put pressure on brands to make larger sizes.
- Superfit Hero* (sizes L to 7XL)
- Plus Snow* (sizes up to 5 and 6 XL- Australian sizing- I have gotten some great merino wool base layers here. I am an ambassador for Plus Snow, you'll see me on the website) H I am an ambassador
- Alder Apparel* (up to 6XL) ( I have found this to run about one size small) H
- Kinsa Active (used to be Alpine Curves-some things go to a 3XL, some up to 6XL-specifically feminine cuts) H I am an ambassador-get 10% off with this link.
- Alpine Parrot (brilliant hiking pants and flannel shirts size 12 to 30) H
- Thicket Adventures (formerly Wndr Outdoors (not out yet but planning hiking pants in sizes 14-32 Kickstarter February 3, 2024-owned by friends of mine so I know they are doing a great thing) H
- Plus Outdoors (sizes up to 5 and 6 XL-Australian sizing) H
- 37 Minutes H
- Juno Active
- Ottomatic Threads (up to 6XL) H
- Trew Gear has one plus size woman's snow bib up to 4XL (and men's up to 6XL)
- LightHeart Gear (3XL- rain skirt and more) H
Large Brands-technical clothing
- Columbia* (3XL "womens" , 6XL "mens") H
- Outdoor Research (up to 4XL) H
- Smartwool* (up to a 4XL) H
- REI*(up to a 3 XL) H
- Eddie Bauer* (3XL) H
- Duluth Trading Company* (3XL) H
- LL.Bean* (3XL) H
- Old Navy* (size up to a 4XL which is about a 28)
- Snow Country Outerwear (up to a 6XL)
- Athleta* (3XL)
- Land's End (3XL) H
- The North Face (3XL) H
- Cotopaxi (4XL) H
Backpacks
- Gregory Packs plus* (2XL-6XL)
- Osprey extended fit* (hipbelt to 70 inches) (You can also get hip belt extenders for their standard packs)
- ULA Equipment Circuit backpacking pack (XXL hip belt says 47"+ and I know a few plus size backpackers this has worked for)
- Granite Gear Virga 3 ultralight backpacking pack
Cycling clothing
- Cosmic Dirt* (inclusive mountain bike clothing and other apparel- I am also an ambassador for Cosmic Dirt-I love what they stand for!)
- Fat Lad at the Back (UK based)
- Shredly (up to 3XL/24- also have some clothing for other outdoor adventures)
- Aero Tech Designs
Climbing harness
- Robertson Harness: Cypress Sit harness L/XL goes up to 58" waist
- Trango gym harness Titan XXXL goes up to 56" waist
Sleeping bags/backpacking quilts
- Big Agnes double sleeping bag (hip girth-108in, shoulder girth-116in)
- Marmot Trestles Elite Eco 20 Sleeping Bag- women's X-wide (hip girth-72in,shoulder girth-73in)
- Enlightened Equipment quilts (wide goes to 62", X-wide to 68")
Hiking boots/shoes-boots and shoes are very specific and personal to each person. I highly recommend going to an in person store and trying them on.
- This is an outstanding resource developed by another plus size hiker. I can't find the person who wrote this but will continue to look and add it asap.
- This is a video made by a plus size hiker talking about hiking boots vs shoes.
- Keen Targhee II * (the II(2) is wider than the III(3) )
- Merrell wide width boots and trail shoes
Personal Floatation Devices (PFD)
- Yukon Sport paddle (4xl/6xl goes up to 70 inch chest)
- Onyx MoveVent PFD (2xl goes up to 56 inch chest)
- Astral Layla PFD (L/XL goes up to 51 inch chest but fits folks with larger belly)
Roller Derby
Miscellaneous outdoor gear
- Unlikely Hikers x Merrell (wide width hiking boots & shoes, fanny packs, sling bag, t-shirts-bags and clothing up to a 6XL)
- Wide calf gaiters (up to 24")
- Jileon Rain Boots*- Wide calf rain boots (wellies)
We know that 3XL is not enough and will continue to put pressure on brands to make larger sizes.