{"id":19373,"date":"2025-11-17T17:10:32","date_gmt":"2025-11-17T17:10:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/\/"},"modified":"2026-03-06T15:55:49","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T15:55:49","slug":"overcoming-barriers-to-the-outdoors-the-plus-size-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/overcoming-barriers-to-the-outdoors-the-plus-size-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"Overcoming Barriers to the Outdoors: The Plus Size Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t<header id=\"block_11033f1ef596df02fbbee4cfae4b2f96\" class=\"SingleHero skip-lazy default\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"SingleHero__categories\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/activities\/walking\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWalking\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/activities\/uk-hiking\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHiking\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/activities\/gear-guides\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGear Guides\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/activities\/women-outdoors\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWomen Outdoors\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"SingleHero__title\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\tOvercoming Barriers to the Outdoors: The Plus Size Experience\t\t\t\t\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row justify-content-center align-items-center SingleHero__author\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto avatar\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/plus-size-hiking-rebecca-dawson-founder-of-vampire-outdoors-150x150.jpg\" class=\"avatar wp-post-image\" alt=\"Rebecca Dawson with curly pink hair wearing a turquoise shirt, holding a map and smiling, in a green forest setting.\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto name\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBy Rebecca Dawson\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"SingleHero__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPublished on \t\t\t\t\t\t<time datetime=\"2025-11-17T17:10:32+00:00\" itemprop=\"datePublished\">November 17, 2025<\/time>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"dot\"><\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t10 min read\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"SingleHero__thumbnail\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"462\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/plus-size-hiking-plus-size-hikers-love-mountains-too-claire-birnie-in-scotland.jpg\" class=\"attachment-hd size-hd wp-post-image\" alt=\"A person standing on a rocky outcrop with a scenic view of rolling hills and mountains in the background under a clear blue sky.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/plus-size-hiking-plus-size-hikers-love-mountains-too-claire-birnie-in-scotland.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/plus-size-hiking-plus-size-hikers-love-mountains-too-claire-birnie-in-scotland-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/plus-size-hiking-plus-size-hikers-love-mountains-too-claire-birnie-in-scotland-768x355.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\n\n\n\t\t<article id=\"block_77c6058ff6b0491e4dce49ee5010d6c5\" class=\"Universal Universal--post c-small default pt-default pb-default mt-none mb-none    \" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"InnerBlocks\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"lead\"><\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-inclusive-gear-and-representation-matters-for-plus-size-adventurers\">Why Inclusive Gear and Representation Matters for Plus Size Adventurers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a long time, being plus sized and loving the outdoors has felt like trying to join a club where the clothing doesn\u2019t fit and the photos don\u2019t include you. From the lack of jackets and trousers in larger sizes to the absence of representation in outdoor media, the barriers faced by plus size walkers, campers, and hill lovers are both practical and psychological.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"771\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/plus-size-hiking-plus-size-people-cycle-too-dee-cox-on-her-mountain-bike-771x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A person wearing a purple helmet and casual attire stands beside a mountain bike on a gravel path surrounded by lush green trees.\" class=\"wp-image-19434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/plus-size-hiking-plus-size-people-cycle-too-dee-cox-on-her-mountain-bike-771x1024.jpg 771w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/plus-size-hiking-plus-size-people-cycle-too-dee-cox-on-her-mountain-bike-226x300.jpg 226w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/plus-size-hiking-plus-size-people-cycle-too-dee-cox-on-her-mountain-bike-768x1020.jpg 768w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/plus-size-hiking-plus-size-people-cycle-too-dee-cox-on-her-mountain-bike-813x1080.jpg 813w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/plus-size-hiking-plus-size-people-cycle-too-dee-cox-on-her-mountain-bike.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 771px) 100vw, 771px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dee Cox on her mountain bike<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As someone who\u2019s navigated these challenges firsthand, and who\u2019s now built a business around solving them, I want to share what\u2019s changing, what still needs to, and why it matters that everyone, no matter their body size, feels like they belong in the outdoors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-big-barriers-to-getting-outdoors\"><strong>The BIG Barriers to Getting Outdoors<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When we talk about \u201cplus size,\u201d we\u2019re not talking about how someone looks, we\u2019re talking about actual clothing sizes. In women\u2019s clothing, plus size starts around a UK 16; in men\u2019s, around a 2XL. Until very recently, most outdoor clothing brands simply stopped there. Only in the past five years or so have we started to see some change, and even now, the options above a women\u2019s UK 24 or men\u2019s 3XL are extremely limited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That might sound trivial until you remember that, in the UK, it rains a lot. Without a good waterproof jacket, walking trousers, or base layers that actually fit and perform, walking quickly goes from joyful to miserable. And if you don\u2019t have the right clothing, you\u2019re less likely to go out at all, which means you\u2019re missing out on the many mental and physical health benefits that walking and time in nature bring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Of course, not everyone needs a technical or high quality gear. When you\u2019re just starting out, you can make do with ordinary leggings or jeans, and a basic jacket if the weather\u2019s kind. But once you want to get into longer walks, hill days, or mountain hikes, you need kit that performs. You need to stay warm, dry, and safe when the weather turns. And if that kit simply doesn\u2019t exist in your size, that\u2019s not a personal failing, it\u2019s a design failure and a complete barrier to access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And before you think that plus sized folks are the minority, I can tell you with certainty they\u2019re not. New data from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mys-tyler.com\/insights\">Mys Tyler Insights<\/a> of over 24,000 UK women 18 years or over, shows the average woman in the UK wears between&nbsp; a size 16 and 18. Most outdoor brands stop at this size, so you can see the problem we face!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/plus-size-hiking-rebecca-dawson-founder-of-vampire-outdoors-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Rebecca Dawson with curly pink hair wearing a turquoise shirt, holding a map and smiling, in a green forest setting.\" class=\"wp-image-19430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/plus-size-hiking-rebecca-dawson-founder-of-vampire-outdoors-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/plus-size-hiking-rebecca-dawson-founder-of-vampire-outdoors-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/plus-size-hiking-rebecca-dawson-founder-of-vampire-outdoors-810x1080.jpg 810w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/plus-size-hiking-rebecca-dawson-founder-of-vampire-outdoors.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rebecca Dawson Founder of Vampire Outdoors and Co-founder of Every Body Outdoors<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-emotional-barriers-for-plus-size-people-getting-outdoors\"><strong>The Emotional Barriers<\/strong> for Plus Size People Getting Outdoors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The challenges to getting outdoors with a bigger body aren\u2019t just about clothing. It\u2019s also about belonging. When you rarely see people with bigger bodies represented in outdoor magazines, brand campaigns, or social media, it\u2019s easy to feel like you don\u2019t fit the image of an \u201coutdoorsy person.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even brands that do offer extended sizes often show them on slim models, which sends a mixed message. That lack of representation chips away at your confidence before you\u2019ve even laced your boots or plotted your route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"462\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/plus-size-hiking-plus-size-hikers-love-mountains-too-claire-birnie-in-scotland.jpg\" alt=\"A person standing on a rocky outcrop with a scenic view of rolling hills and mountains in the background under a clear blue sky.\" class=\"wp-image-19433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/plus-size-hiking-plus-size-hikers-love-mountains-too-claire-birnie-in-scotland.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/plus-size-hiking-plus-size-hikers-love-mountains-too-claire-birnie-in-scotland-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/plus-size-hiking-plus-size-hikers-love-mountains-too-claire-birnie-in-scotland-768x355.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Plus size hikers love mountains too! Claire Birnie in Scotland<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And then there\u2019s how other people respond. Many plus size walkers have shared stories of receiving \u201cbackhanded compliments\u201d that miss the mark, such as comments about burning calories or being \u201cbrave\u201d for hiking. These may be well meant, but they reinforce the stereotype that plus size people are only engaging in these activities to lose weight or that we\u2019re all beginners. The truth is, we\u2019re out here because we love it, because we belong in nature just as much as anyone else. And many of us are highly experienced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are also the practical frustrations of poor path infrastructure. Kissing gates that are too narrow, stone gaps that barely fit a shoe through, let alone a chunky thigh, and old, wobbly stiles that literally shut people out. The new OS Maps app feature that lets users report path issues is a brilliant step forward, it helps highlight barriers and gives all walkers more information before setting off. I\u2019d encourage everyone to use it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-meeting-a-community-need\"><strong>Meeting A Community Need<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">My own journey started much like many others. I\u2019d always been outdoorsy, but when I began walking more seriously in my early thirties, I struggled to find clothing that fit. I was a UK size 16, and even then, women\u2019s walking trousers were too small or didn\u2019t fit my shape, and waterproof jackets were often cut too tight in the hips. Stretch fabrics were rare, or expensive, and anything technical in larger sizes was non-existent. I ended up walking in ill-fitting men\u2019s jackets, and cycling tights or gym leggings, which were fine until the wind picked up! I spent a lot of winters feeling cold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/plus-size-hiking-we-don_t-want-the-weather-to-stop-us-plus-size-outdoor-gear-for-all-seasons-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A smiling person wearing a purple waterproof jacket with snow on it, standing in a snowy landscape.\" class=\"wp-image-19429\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/plus-size-hiking-we-don_t-want-the-weather-to-stop-us-plus-size-outdoor-gear-for-all-seasons-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/plus-size-hiking-we-don_t-want-the-weather-to-stop-us-plus-size-outdoor-gear-for-all-seasons-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/plus-size-hiking-we-don_t-want-the-weather-to-stop-us-plus-size-outdoor-gear-for-all-seasons-810x1080.jpg 810w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/plus-size-hiking-we-don_t-want-the-weather-to-stop-us-plus-size-outdoor-gear-for-all-seasons.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rebecca wearing Outdoor Research &#8211; plus size outdoor gear for all seasons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fast-forward to 2021. I had co-founded non-profit community organisation <a href=\"https:\/\/www.everybodyoutdoors.co.uk\/\">Every Body Outdoors<\/a> with four other plus size women and I had a side-hustle &#8211; a small online shop, <a href=\"https:\/\/vampireoutdoorgear.com\/\">Vampire Outdoors<\/a>, selling outdoor accessories. We discovered that some US brands were quietly producing outstanding plus size ranges, designed properly, not just scaled up. Outdoor Research has launched a range of technical outdoor clothing up to a women\u2019s UK 30 equivalent, and Gregory Packs had launched a new range of backpacks engineered specifically for plus size hikers, with redesigned frames, harnesses and hip belts.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"cms_ldvintage_headbanner\">\r\n\t<div>\r\n\t\t<h3>Get a FREE Collector's Edition Vintage Lake District Map when you spend over \u00a325<\/h3>\r\n\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.osmaps.com\/vintage-lake-district-tourist-map-1948\/\" class=\"Button Button--default\" id=\"ldvbanner\">Shop Now<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div>\r\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/lakedistrictreprofront.png\" alt=\"Short Walks with Dogs Guidebook collection\">\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<style>\r\n.cms_ldvintage_headbanner {\r\n  display: flex;\r\n  flex-flow: row wrap;\r\n  border-radius: 24px;\r\n  overflow: hidden;\r\n  background: rgb(57,51,148);\r\n  background-position: center center;\r\n  background-size: cover;\r\n  background-image: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.45) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.30) 40%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 60%), url(https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/lakedistrict-specialbg.jpg);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cms_ldvintage_headbanner > div {\r\n  width: 100%;\r\n  color: white;\r\n  padding: 0 0 10px 0;\r\n  text-align: center;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cms_ldvintage_headbanner > div:first-child {\r\n  padding: 10px;\r\n  text-align: center;\r\n  display: flex;\r\n  flex-direction: column;\r\n  justify-content: center;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cms_ldvintage_headbanner h3 {\r\n  font-size: 3.5rem;\r\n  font-weight: bold;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cms_ldvintage_headbanner > div img {\r\n  width: 100%;\r\n  height: auto;\r\n  max-width: 200px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cms_ldvintage_headbanner > div > p {\r\n  font-size: initial;\r\n  margin: 0;\r\n}\r\n\r\n@media (min-width: 50em) {\r\n  .cms_ldvintage_headbanner {\r\n    background-image: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.30) 40%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 50%), url(https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/lakedistrict-specialbg.jpg);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .cms_ldvintage_headbanner > div {\r\n    width: 50%;\r\n\tpadding: 20px;\r\n  }\r\n  .cms_ldvintage_headbanner > div:first-child {\r\n    font-size: 2em;\r\n    padding: 15px 30px;\r\n\ttext-align: left;\r\n  }\r\n  .cms_ldvintage_headbanner h3 {\r\n    font-size: 5rem;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n}\r\n\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These weren\u2019t token gestures; they were high-quality, technical products tested by plus size adventurers. Yet, during a call with their UK sales agent it became apparent that UK retailers weren\u2019t stocking them. So I took a leap. I ordered a very small quantity to test the market, and the response was overwhelming. The excitement, relief, and gratitude from my community told me everything I needed to know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That\u2019s how Vampire Outdoors became the UK\u2019s first dedicated plus size outdoor clothing and equipment shop, and I now source sustainably-made, high-quality, technical men\u2019s and women\u2019s outdoor clothing in plus sizes, from around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t<section id=\"block_01fb13fe6c1cf6547d8c4c4e6af5c035\" class=\"Inner InnerGoodToKnow\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row align-items-center jusitfy-content-start\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"InnerGoodToKnow__icon InnerGoodToKnow__icon--quote\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"24px\" viewBox=\"0 -960 960 960\" width=\"24px\" fill=\"white\"><path d=\"m228-240 92-160q-66 0-113-47t-47-113q0-66 47-113t113-47q66 0 113 47t47 113q0 23-5.5 42.5T458-480L320-240h-92Zm360 0 92-160q-66 0-113-47t-47-113q0-66 47-113t113-47q66 0 113 47t47 113q0 23-5.5 42.5T818-480L680-240h-92Z\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"InnerGoodToKnow__heading\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNic Woods, hiker and kayaker says:\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"InnerGoodToKnow__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\u201cFinding suitable gear and clothing has always been a challenge. It can be as simple as not wanting to go out for a walk in the winter or wetter months because you\u2019ve no coat or trousers that fit you. I\u2019ve suffered though being cold and wet, to be outside but not being comfortable. I would cancel plans because I didn\u2019t have the right clothes.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks to Rebecca and Vampire Outdoors, I have been able to spend the last two and half years buying really good kit that has extended my outdoors time. I now feel comfortable hiking in cold or hot places, I have thermals that fit me for kayaking, I have coats I can wear on site to work and not feel conspicuous. Rebecca is so good at customer service to talk through concerns and find you the right kit. Her sizing knowledge is very helpful and honest.\u201d<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\n\t\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"577\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/plus-size-hiking-technical-plus-size-clothing-is-needed-for-more-demanding-hikes-such-as-mountain-walking.-rebecca-summiting-a-munro-in-scotland-577x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A person in outdoor gear, including a purple jacket and red beanie, climbs a rocky peak, looking back at the camera with a smile. The landscape is mountainous with clouds in the background.\" class=\"wp-image-19431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/plus-size-hiking-technical-plus-size-clothing-is-needed-for-more-demanding-hikes-such-as-mountain-walking.-rebecca-summiting-a-munro-in-scotland-577x1024.jpg 577w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/plus-size-hiking-technical-plus-size-clothing-is-needed-for-more-demanding-hikes-such-as-mountain-walking.-rebecca-summiting-a-munro-in-scotland-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/plus-size-hiking-technical-plus-size-clothing-is-needed-for-more-demanding-hikes-such-as-mountain-walking.-rebecca-summiting-a-munro-in-scotland-768x1364.jpg 768w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/plus-size-hiking-technical-plus-size-clothing-is-needed-for-more-demanding-hikes-such-as-mountain-walking.-rebecca-summiting-a-munro-in-scotland-865x1536.jpg 865w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/plus-size-hiking-technical-plus-size-clothing-is-needed-for-more-demanding-hikes-such-as-mountain-walking.-rebecca-summiting-a-munro-in-scotland-608x1080.jpg 608w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/plus-size-hiking-technical-plus-size-clothing-is-needed-for-more-demanding-hikes-such-as-mountain-walking.-rebecca-summiting-a-munro-in-scotland.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 577px) 100vw, 577px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Technical plus size clothing is needed for more demanding hikes, such as mountain walking. Rebecca summiting a Munro in Scotland\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-makes-good-plus-size-gear\"><strong>What Makes Good Plus Size Gear?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The brands getting it right, or going in the right direction at least, include Amble, Gregory Packs, Helly Hansen, Keela, Maier Sports, Regatta, The North Face, Osprey, Outdoor Research, Paramo, and Rab. They\u2019re proving that it\u2019s entirely possible to make outdoor gear for every body shape, and are making products up to a minimum size UK 22 in women\u2019s. Some of them make some products up to a women\u2019s UK 30, and a few of them make larger men\u2019s gear too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And while <a href=\"https:\/\/vampireoutdoorgear.com\/\">Vampire Outdoors <\/a>doesn\u2019t stock all of these brands, I have selected the ones with the most inclusive sizing, good quality materials, which are true to size and fit a variety of body shapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When it comes to jackets, look for breathable, waterproof fabrics with venting zips, and cuts that suit your shape, whether you\u2019re top heavy, bottom heavy, or somewhere in between. Some women\u2019s jackets are more \u2018straight\u2019 cut, which will suit those with similar sized chest and hips, while other jackets are more \u2018A-line\u2019 in shape, and work better for those with larger hips than chests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For trousers, stretch fabric is key, along with quick-drying materials and flexible waistbands that move with you. Deep pockets and good durability in the inner thighs are also must-haves for comfort and longevity. For both men and women, you may prefer a higher waist is you have a bigger belly, so look for trousers that state they have a higher waist, or higher rise.<\/p>\n\n\n<hr class=\"ad_hr\" role=\"none\">\r\n<div class=\"home_hero_20_mix_match\">\r\n    <div>\r\n        <h2>NEW DOG FRIENDLY WALKING GUIDE BOOKS<\/h2><h4>A collection of brand new books from Ordnance Survey<\/h4>\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.osmaps.com\/books\/os-short-walks-made-easy-guidebooks\/os-swme-dog-friendly-walks\/\" class=\"Button Button--red Button--smaller\"><span class=\"Button__text\">Shop Now<\/span><\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div>\r\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/swmedogs.png\" alt=\"OFFER: save 20\" height=\"250\" width=\"250\" \/>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<hr class=\"ad_hr\" role=\"none\">\r\n\r\n<style>\r\n .InnerBlocks .home_hero_20_mix_match h2 {\r\n    margin-top: 20px;\r\n    margin-bottom: 20px;\r\n}\r\n   \r\n.InnerBlocks .ad_hr {\r\n margin: 20px;\r\n border-color: #9f9f9f;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.home_hero_20_mix_match {\r\n  display: flex;\r\n  flex-flow: row wrap;\r\n  background-image:  linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.30) 40%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 50%), url(\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/dog-in-peak-district.jpg\");\r\n  background-position: center center;\r\n  background-size:cover;\r\n  border-radius: 25px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.home_hero_20_mix_match  > div {\r\n  width: 100%;\r\n  padding: 2% 8%;\r\n  color: #ffffff;\r\n  text-align: center;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.home_hero_20_mix_match  > div:nth-child(2) {\r\n  padding: 0;\r\n  padding-bottom: 0px;\r\n  display: flex;\r\n  justify-content: center;\r\n  align-self: center;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.home_hero_20_mix_match > div > img {\r\n  width: 100%;\r\n  height: auto;\r\n  max-width: 250px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.home_hero_20_mix_match  h2 {\r\n  font-size: 3rem;\r\n  font-weight: 600;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.home_hero_20_mix_match  p {\r\n  font-size: 2rem;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.home_hero_20_mix_match  a {\r\n  font-size: 2rem;\r\n}\r\n    \r\n.Button--smaller {\r\n  padding: 8px 20px!important;\r\n}\r\n    \r\n.Button--smaller span {\r\n  font-size: 20px;\r\n}    \r\n\r\n\r\n@media (min-width:50em){\r\n  .home_hero_20_mix_match {\r\n    background-image:  linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.30) 40%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 50%), url(\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/dog-in-peak-district.jpg\");\r\n  }\r\n  .home_hero_20_mix_match  > div {\r\n    width: 50%;\r\n    text-align: left;\r\n  }\r\n  .home_hero_20_mix_match  h2 {\r\n    font-size: 5rem;\r\n  }\r\n  .home_hero_20_mix_match  p {\r\n    font-size: 3rem;\r\n  }\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And don\u2019t forget base and mid-layers, they keep you warm and wick moisture, helping you stay comfortable on longer days outdoors, or in changeable weather. There are now quite a few options including synthetic and natural materials like Merino wool, and a merino\/synthetic mix which offers the benefits of temperature regulation, effective sweat wicking and garment durability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re having trouble finding clothing brands that make items in your size, or you don\u2019t know where to start,&nbsp; there is a handy guide that Every Body Outdoors put together for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.everybodyoutdoors.co.uk\/plus-size-outdoors-hiking-clothing\">women\u2019s plus size hiking clothing<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.everybodyoutdoors.co.uk\/plus-size-outdoors-cycling-clothing\">women\u2019s plus size cycling clothing<\/a> (things do change, but it\u2019s a good place to start!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/plus-size-hiking-plus-size-people-go-wild-camping-too-wide-sleeping-bags-and-mats-make-it-more-comfortable.-rebecca-in-the-peak-district-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A woman sits outside a green camping tent, giving a thumbs-up in a grassy area with a stone wall in the background. The sky is cloudy, indicating a sunset atmosphere.\" class=\"wp-image-19432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/plus-size-hiking-plus-size-people-go-wild-camping-too-wide-sleeping-bags-and-mats-make-it-more-comfortable.-rebecca-in-the-peak-district-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/plus-size-hiking-plus-size-people-go-wild-camping-too-wide-sleeping-bags-and-mats-make-it-more-comfortable.-rebecca-in-the-peak-district-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/plus-size-hiking-plus-size-people-go-wild-camping-too-wide-sleeping-bags-and-mats-make-it-more-comfortable.-rebecca-in-the-peak-district-810x1080.jpg 810w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/plus-size-hiking-plus-size-people-go-wild-camping-too-wide-sleeping-bags-and-mats-make-it-more-comfortable.-rebecca-in-the-peak-district.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rebecca camping in the Peak District<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A quick note about other outdoor equipment too \u2013 for anyone who likes to camp (at a campsite or wild camping) sleeping bags have been a perennial struggle if you\u2019re larger bodied. So it\u2019s great to see a range of wide sleeping bags and camping mats for plus size campers available from brands like Big Agnes, Kelty, Rab, Sierra Designs, and Therm-A-Rest, many of which I stock at Vampire Outdoors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-representation-outdoors-matters\"><strong>Why Representation Outdoors Matters<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every week, I hear from people who tell me that discovering Vampire Outdoors has changed their lives. Some had stopped walking altogether, thinking they\u2019d have to lose weight before returning to the hills. Others had spent years squeezing into ill-fitting kit or getting soaked because nothing worked. Finding something that fits, performs, and looks good can be transformational.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t<section id=\"block_0680f3678c856beef390313afc6df1c1\" class=\"Inner InnerGoodToKnow\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row align-items-center jusitfy-content-start\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"InnerGoodToKnow__icon InnerGoodToKnow__icon--quote\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"24px\" viewBox=\"0 -960 960 960\" width=\"24px\" fill=\"white\"><path d=\"m228-240 92-160q-66 0-113-47t-47-113q0-66 47-113t113-47q66 0 113 47t47 113q0 23-5.5 42.5T458-480L320-240h-92Zm360 0 92-160q-66 0-113-47t-47-113q0-66 47-113t113-47q66 0 113 47t47 113q0 23-5.5 42.5T818-480L680-240h-92Z\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"InnerGoodToKnow__heading\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tChris Gill, cyclist and walker says:\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"InnerGoodToKnow__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\u201cOver the years I\u2019ve had several cheap waterproofs bought on the assumption that I\u2019d soon be shrinking and would then buy a better-quality jacket. I did manage to buy a 3XL commuting cycling jacket which I \u201cwore to death!\u201d but it wasn\u2019t suitable for multiple activities. Following its demise I reverted to buying inexpensive waterproofs which were a lousy fit and not waterproof \u2013 a waste of money.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHaving made do with ill-fitting or no suitable waterproof apparel for too long I decided to invest in a good quality, properly fitting waterproof that has multiple applications. I love my Outdoor Research Foray 3l Jacket, bought from Vampire Outdoors. It\u2019s the first off-the-peg waterproof that really fits me. I feel comfortable wearing it, indeed dare I say that I feel normal and the jacket has performed well in multiple situations and will accompany me on all my travels and adventures.\u201d<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\n\t\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you see yourself represented, and when you\u2019re wearing kit and clothing that\u2019s designed for your body, you stop feeling like an outsider. You start feeling like an adventurer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/plus-size-hiking-dog-walking-or-hill-walking-plus-size-poeple-need-clothing-that-fits.-elaine-ryrie-in-scotland-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A person walking a dog along a forest path surrounded by greenery.\" class=\"wp-image-19435\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/plus-size-hiking-dog-walking-or-hill-walking-plus-size-poeple-need-clothing-that-fits.-elaine-ryrie-in-scotland-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/plus-size-hiking-dog-walking-or-hill-walking-plus-size-poeple-need-clothing-that-fits.-elaine-ryrie-in-scotland-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/plus-size-hiking-dog-walking-or-hill-walking-plus-size-poeple-need-clothing-that-fits.-elaine-ryrie-in-scotland-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/plus-size-hiking-dog-walking-or-hill-walking-plus-size-poeple-need-clothing-that-fits.-elaine-ryrie-in-scotland-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/plus-size-hiking-dog-walking-or-hill-walking-plus-size-poeple-need-clothing-that-fits.-elaine-ryrie-in-scotland.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Elaine Ryrie hiking with her dog in Scotland &#8211; Plus size poeple need clothing that fits<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-call-to-the-outdoor-community\"><strong>A Call to the Outdoor Community<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We all have a role to play in making the outdoors more inclusive. If you\u2019re walking with someone who\u2019s said they\u2019re slower or needs more breaks, be patient. Use those pauses to take in the view, have a chat, or take photos. If you notice inaccessible gates or stiles, report them on the OS Maps app, and to the local council (who are responsible for getting them fixed). And if you work in outdoor retail or design, please listen to your plus size customers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The more we talk about these barriers, the faster they come down.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I firmly believe the outdoors is for everyone. It doesn\u2019t care what size jacket you wear or how fast you reach the summit. What matters is getting out there, feeling the wind on your face, and knowing that you belong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That\u2019s what drives me every day \u2013 whether I\u2019m out on the hills, packing orders in my tiny stock room, or advocating for plus size people at events and festivals. Because everyone deserves gear that fits, works, and makes them feel like they belong in the wild.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rebecca is the founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/vampireoutdoorgear.com\/\">Vampire Outdoors<\/a>, co-founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.everybodyoutdoors.co.uk\/\">Every Body Outdoors CIC<\/a>, and former Trustee and Chair of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramblers.org.uk\/\">The Ramblers<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t<section id=\"block_a935ad3574da4ab07b175742edd7a930\" class=\"Inner InnerButtons\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row justify-content-center justify-content-md-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"InnerButtons__button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/women-outdoors\/\" class=\"Button Button--orange \" target=\"_self\" >\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\tOS Women Outdoors 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