ON THE PLUS SIDE

Every season, new ranges of technical outdoor gear are released. But what do you do if none of it fits? It’s time for outdoor brands to stop failing people who have different body shapes.

REBECCA DAWSON

The outdoors is for everybody, of all shapes and sizes. At least, it should be. But if your body shape doesn’t conform to the stereotypical slim, athletic build, it can be challenging to find outdoor kit that fits you well. And if your gear doesn’t keep you adequately dry, comfortable and safe in our hills and mountains, that can be a real barrier to getting out there at all. This can be a problem for anybody who is broader, wider or taller than average, regardless of gender, as well as those at the other end of the spectrum, who are unusually small or petite. But it’s plus-sized people who are particularly badly served when it comes to outdoor kit. So, is the outdoor industry size-ist? And if so, what can we…

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Trail United Kingdom (Digital) - 1 Issue, May 2024

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