Best outdoor clothing on Reddit
122 reviews from r/xxfitness, r/SAHP, r/UKhiking and 13 more subreddits
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#1
Patagonia
4.6
(8)
"I got my son Patagonia base layer at that age because they are one of the few brands that make toddler sizes."
"Look at patagonias recent change in business model."
"Patagonia."
"I have a Patagonia hemp work jacket I like. Warm and keeps water away."
"Patagonia is my favorite outdoor clothing brand."
"I’m sure Patagonia do stuff like that but you might just need to hunt around a little."
"For tops, I find that some Patagonia pieces work - I have the nine trails tee and capilene cool daily long sleeve."
"Patagonia makes shirts and jackets in extra small that are very small in size."
#2
Eddie Bauer
4.3
(6)
"Long Eddie Bauer down coat with a hood."
"I really like the Eddie Bauer Guide Pro Pants."
"Eddie Bauer! I’ve got some pretty curvy thighs, and the guide pro pants from them are amazing."
"I live in Eddie Bauer traverse pants in the winter."
"I got some thin Eddie Bauer pants at Costco."
"I have Eddie Bauer pants that ripped around the knee after fairly light use but I also have an Eddie Bauer puffy that I’ve had for 5 years and has held up great."
#3
Carhartt
4.4
(5)
"Carhartt 100%."
"Honestly ive been wearing the same carharrt pants and coat since freshman year."
"I wear wool leggings and/or fleece lined leggings, depending on the temp. And my husband’s spare Carhart overalls over them."
"Carhartt is usually the go-to for work."
"Love my carharrt coat."
#4
REI
4.8
(4)
"REI has always done a great job for me."
"I’ve found REI’s own brand to work well for me!"
"Honestly, go to REI and get what looks/feels right to you."
"Same measurements as you and the best I’ve found is REI but I have a lot of Athleta too."
#5
Arc'teryx
4.8
(4)
"Arc'teryx is the best of the best."
"Arc'teryx is the best of the best."
"Arc’teryx Alroy pant!!!! I have some in 12."
"I like my Arc'teryx Oriel leggings so far. They're 25in inseam I think, super lightweight, and fairly durable."
#6
Columbia
4.5
(4)
"Columbia is the best brand I have found so far for extended sizes."
"I really like Columbia’s coats. They’ve got some that adjust to a wide range of temperatures."
"Columbia has a really nice winter/rain jacket that is $190 full price."
"Canadian here. We like the Colombia brand. Very warm and durable."
#7
Fjällräven
4.7
(3)
"I really love Fjallraven."
"I love them so much that I have like 8 pairs (most bought secondhand). The fabric is wear-resistant and stretchy enough for all outdoor activities."
"Fjällräven."
#8
Athleta
4.7
(3)
"Athleta’s Trekkie North Jogger may work for you."
"Athleta has the best pants (petite size or kids size works)."
"I'd try Athleta."
#9
L.L. Bean
4.3
(3)
"I love love LOVE l.l. bean’s vista camp pants."
"I have a pair from LL Bean that I really like."
"L.L. Bean and Barbour are the first two that come to mind."
#10
Duluth Trading Company
4.0
(3)
"Duluth Trading Company, Darn Tough Wool socks."
"I quite enjoy Duluth Trading Company."
"An alternative to carhart style is Duluth trading. Makes great products!"
#11
Heated Socks
5.0
(2)
"Heated socks are the only thing that beats the cold from standing at the playground."
"Heated socks and heated gloves, especially if your extremities are always as cold as mine."
#12
Darn Tough
5.0
(2)
"Darn Tough wool socks, keen winter boots."
"Darn Tough Socks."
#13
Vuori
5.0
(2)
"I recently bought a pair of hiking pants from Vuori and I LOVE them."
"I’ve been really enjoying Vuori’s clothes for hiking/outdoor stuff!"
#14
LL Bean
4.5
(2)
"I'm a customer for life. I NEVER found pants that don't fall down until I tried them."
"I really like. They're petite size and cinch at the bottom, which really helps since even petite lengths are too long for me."
#15
Outdoor Research
4.5
(2)
"A ton of my Gear is Outdoor Research."
"Outdoor Research now has extended sizes!"
#16
Finisterre
4.0
(2)
"Finisterre! Bit pricey but good quality."
"Finisterre."
#17
Duluth Trading Co
4.0
(2)
"Duluth Trading Company, Darn Tough Wool socks."
"Duluth Trading Co has inclusive sizing for outdoorsy cloths."
#18
Fabletics
4.0
(2)
"I've had luck with Fabletics."
"I’ve just been wearing fabletics and Victoria’s Secret high waisted athletic leggings. Outdoorsy brands are kinda overpriced and never fit me right."
#19
The North Face
4.0
(2)
"North Face, Patagonia, or Columbia area all good for a fleece as a midweight layer."
"I really love The North Face Motion Capri pants."
#20
Prana
3.5
(2)
"I really like my Prana Halles."
"I own a pair or two of Prana pants. They are extremely comfortable but not as durable as I would like for some of my rougher trails."
#21
Athleta Quest Jogger
5.0
(1)
"I ultimately chose the Quest jogger from athleta for climbing/hiking and I'm obsessed!"
#22
Gap
5.0
(1)
"I seriously wear everyday, I'm so obsessed."
#23
Blundstone Waterproof Shoes
5.0
(1)
"I like my blundstones because they are waterproof."
#24
Wool
5.0
(1)
"Wool! It looks good and keeps you warm 👌"
#25
Paramo
5.0
(1)
"Check out paramo."
#26
Lululemon Adapted State Joggers
5.0
(1)
"LOVE lululemon’s adapted state joggers for hiking."
#27
GRRL Clothing Leggings
5.0
(1)
"GRRL Clothing makes some awesome leggings in a wide range of sizes and patterns."
#28
Grrrl
5.0
(1)
"Grrrl was recommended by some of my derby girl friends for athletic wear."
#29
Outdoor Voices
5.0
(1)
"I absolutely adore the OV RecTrek pants."
#30
5.11 Tactical
5.0
(1)
"These are my holy grail field/hiking pants."
#31
Wool Lined Boots
5.0
(1)
"I cannot recommend wool lined boots enough"
#32
Arcteryx
5.0
(1)
"If money is no issue, you could buy everything from Arcteryx and you'd probably be pretty happy."
#33
Black Diamond Notion Pants
5.0
(1)
"I love my Black Diamond Notion pants and Cahartt Crawford pants (original fit)."
#34
Mountain Hardwear Dynama Pants
5.0
(1)
"Mountain Hardware Dynama pants. All stretchy, great, can even dress them up for work then change your top to climb after!"
#35
Eddie Bauer Women's Guide Pro Pants
5.0
(1)
"Honestly? Eddie Bauer's Women's Guide Pro Pants. They are the only lightweight, activewear / hiking pants I've ever tried that seem to understand about hips and ass."
#36
La Sportiva Mantra Climbing Pants
5.0
(1)
"The La Sportiva mantra climbing pants are the best. Super durable but flexible with a really nice waist band."
#37
Polarn och Pyret
5.0
(1)
"Polarn och Pyret is considered very good quality for both outdoor and indoor clothing."
#38
Merino Wool Shirt
4.0
(1)
"Bring layers. A rain jacket and a longsleeve merino wool shirt should be enough for you."
#39
Patagonia Nano Puff
4.0
(1)
"I wore jeans and a long sleeve shirt with a Patagonia nanopuff and trail runners."
#40
Wind Pants
4.0
(1)
"The wind pants are a loose fit which is good for muscular thighs."
#41
Baselayer Tights
4.0
(1)
"And baselayer tights to sleep in or add an extra layer of warmth if needed."
#42
Joggers
4.0
(1)
"Joggers with a tie waist band/tight around the ankles are my go to."
#43
Sorrel Snow Boots
4.0
(1)
"For snow boots probably classic Sorrel or another lace-up style."
#44
REI Savanna Trails Pants
4.0
(1)
"For pants REI makes up to size 16 for most pant styles."
#45
MEC
4.0
(1)
"I'm wearing a pair of climbing tights by MEC today that, while a little worse for wear, have held up decent for the last 2-3 years."
#46
Wolverine
4.0
(1)
"Wolverine is really good, haven't tried Carhartt yet because I'm not paying $160 for a fuckin hoodie that doesn't even have a zipper."
#47
Alder
4.0
(1)
"If I need pants-pants, then someone else mentioned Alder."
#48
American Eagle
4.0
(1)
"If you’re interested in compression leggings with pockets, I have several pairs of the American Eagle 'everything pocket high waisted legging'."
#49
Zella
4.0
(1)
"With that said, I love Zella’s leggings."
#50
Kasanova Clothing
4.0
(1)
"A girl I went to high school with has the same issues that you do and made her own athletic line to combat that!"
#51
Vessis
4.0
(1)
"I also brought a packable rain jacket and waterproof shoes (Vessis)."
#52
66° North
4.0
(1)
"66° North has my (tied) favorite thermal wear, but they’re expensive."
#53
Mountain Hardware
4.0
(1)
"Mountain Hardware / Patagonia for my jackets and sweaters."
#54
Girlfriend Collective
4.0
(1)
"Girlfriend collective! Great leggings and bike shorts."
#55
Lululemon
4.0
(1)
"I usually just hike in leggings or bike shorts, especially those with pockets! Lululemon, girlfriend collective, and the ododos brand from Amazon are my faves."
#56
Thermal Underlayer
4.0
(1)
"A thermal under layer. Those heat packs for your hands."
#57
Rab
4.0
(1)
"Rab are stepping up their ethical game right now."
#58
Kühl
4.0
(1)
"I've had some luck with Kühl."
#59
Outdoor Voices Leggings
4.0
(1)
"I also like outdoor voices leggings in the textured compression fabric."
#60
Haglöfs
4.0
(1)
"Some Brands you might want to check out: Haglöfs."
#61
The North Face Wander Short
4.0
(1)
"I found that “baggie” shorts like this fit."
#62
Pearl Izumi
4.0
(1)
"Pearl Izumi is mainly a bike brand but they have some performance wear."
#63
Sierra
4.0
(1)
"Sierra.com and backcountry.com are outlets for a lot of the expensive outdoor brands."
#64
Winter Jackets
4.0
(1)
"This is frumpy but it works: my husband’s winter jackets. Waaaay more pockets to store snacks/tissues/rando rocks, it is long enough to cover my butt on the rare occasion I get to sit, and there’s room for layers underneath."
#65
Insulated Waterproof Onesies
4.0
(1)
"I think the insulated waterproof onsies are great. I like the ones from Therm."
#66
Fjallraven
4.0
(1)
"Fjallraven, but they sure make you pay for it :)"
#67
Kathmandu
4.0
(1)
"Kathmandu perhaps?"
#68
Carhartt Force Stretch Utility Leggings
4.0
(1)
"You might try Carhartt Force Stretch Utility Leggings. They are wider around the thighs with a tighter waist."
#69
Athleta Trekkie Pants
4.0
(1)
"For hiking pants, Athleta Trekkie pants are pretty relaxed in my thighs and they have a big range of sizes!"
#70
prAna Wyatt Pants
4.0
(1)
"My husband likes his prAna pants for hiking and climbing."
#71
Costco
4.0
(1)
"They are relaxed through the thigh, they have pockets for days and usually around $20 a pair!"
#72
Icewear
4.0
(1)
"I picked up a good goretex jacket at Icewear last year."
#73
H&M
4.0
(1)
"H&M have good snow and puddlesuits."
#74
Granite Gear
4.0
(1)
"Granite Gear in Two Harbors makes some great packs and bags."
#75
Decathlon
4.0
(1)
"Decathlon hiking stuff comes in different lengths, and they have a couple of different ranges at different price points."
#76
Duluth Pack
4.0
(1)
"Duluth pack has been making backpacks and such for a long time."
#77
Great Lakes Gear Exchange
4.0
(1)
"Great Lakes Gear Exchange on 4th St. It’s an outdoor gear and clothes consignment shop."
#78
Northwest Outlet
4.0
(1)
"Because Northwest Outlet is usually my first choice for boots and gloves."
#79
Duluth Trading
3.0
(1)
"I'd check out Duluth Trading's Dry on the Fly Cargo Pants."
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