Outdoor companies have been slow to respond to requests for more inclusive sizing; however, some are beginning to recognize this need and offer women-specific gear.

Alpine Parrot stands out as an example, offering styles for extra small to 6X sizes. Alpine Parrot’s founder Raquel Velez worked closely with many fit testers in creating its collection.

REI Co-op

REI Co-op’s $30 membership fee deserves serious consideration as an exceptional value proposition, often outshone by their in-house gear which often outperforms most brands’ and their no questions asked return policy.

REI’s free shopping app makes it easy to browse, find, and buy outdoor gear and clothing both in-store and online. Users can create wish lists, save checkout information, and receive alerts about deals, sales and coupons.

Co-op members enjoy numerous additional perks of belonging to RE/Supply, such as accessing used gear at RE/Supply and sharing in its profits based on qualifying purchases. Furthermore, they can earn an annual dividend which they can apply toward future REI gear purchases.

L.L. Bean

Outdoor clothing provides essential protection from humidity, rain and cold. Furthermore, it helps people enjoy nature-based trips without suffering from humidity, rain or cold. In addition, it reduces any discomfort related to motoric functions in the body.

Bean’s outstanding products and customer service have won it an ever-expanding base worldwide, but their business still largely revolves around catalog and mail-order orders. Recently however, they’ve started offering experiences tailored to specific activities ranging from hunting to skiing for customers.

Unfortunately, LL Bean has recently displayed arrogant behavior and refused to respond courteously when answering simple inquiries – this is particularly disappointing considering their reputation of once being enjoyable to work with.

Kuhl

Kuhl is an American outdoor-oriented company. Their clothing provides protection from environmental hazards like cold, wind and humidity while boasting innovative features to make them more durable and versatile.

Kuhl clothing is an ideal choice for winter hiking, providing protection from cold temperatures and snowfall. Layering up is key – start with thermal underwear/long johns, followed by heat-retaining fabric layers, then weatherproof jackets to stay warm in extreme cold. In addition to their technical features, Kuhl clothes are stylish and comfortable – plus sizes are even available!

Cotopaxi

Cotopaxi is an outdoor brand dedicated to social and environmental responsibility, donating one percent of sales to nonprofit partners while working with innovative factories that ensure worker rights and prioritize transparency.

Davis Smith created Agua Caliente Inc to give people access to high quality gear that would benefit both functionally and aesthetically around the world. His aim was to build an organization that would give aid and aid.

As an attraction strategy, he devised a contest which provided teams of adventurers with gear and international trips as prizes in his inaugural Questivals competition, drawing over 5,000 people who became early advocates of his brand.

Eddie Bauer

Bauer began manufacturing outdoor gear during the 1920s. He patented his own shuttlecock for badminton and created quilted down parkas; outfitting several expeditions to Antarctica while becoming known for outdoor gear in general. By 1960s, Bauer sold his namesake business to an investor from Seattle before retiring himself.

Eddie Bauer has successfully been through several changes of ownership and regained its place as one of the leading specialty outdoor retailers in the United States. Their stores, catalog operations, online sales growth as well as expanding into non-outdoory consumers has all helped their return. Eddie Bauer has even expanded to appeal to non-outdoory consumers.

Columbia

Clothing can make or break your enjoyment of any outdoor activity. The ideal outdoor wear will be lightweight yet breathable clothing made of finer fibers for greater breathability and moisture wicking; while wool may provide warmth but may become itchy after repeated wear. Today’s wool is more breathable, moisture wicking, and offers additional resistance against odors than before.

Columbia’s closeness to an extensive ecosystem of industry, research centers, and cultural institutions contributes to both academic pursuits and professional growth opportunities. Columbia is home to diverse faculty members from varying backgrounds who bring a range of experiences into their classroom teaching environments.