Outdoor Clothing reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 129 Reddit reviews across 18 subreddits and 20 posts to rank the best Outdoor Clothing brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/xxfitness, r/SAHP, r/JapanTravelTips, r/UKhiking, r/AskReddit. Top-rated brands include Carhartt (4.4/5), Patagonia (4.8/5), Eddie Bauer (4.2/5).
Stats
Reviews129
Subreddits18
Posts20
Brands92
Products31
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By Brand
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#1
Carhartt
4.4
(7)
"Carhartt 100%."
"Honestly ive been wearing the same carharrt pants and coat since freshman year."
"I don't know how widely available they are over there but I worked outside for years and I still swear by my carharts."
"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."
"Working a trade - Carhartt"
"Love my carharrt coat."
#2
Patagonia
4.8
(5)
"Look at patagonias recent change in business model."
"Patagonia."
"Patagonia is my favorite outdoor clothing brand."
"Arcteryx, Patagonia, Outdoor Research? LL Bean if you can get it"
"I’m sure Patagonia do stuff like that but you might just need to hunt around a little."
#3
Eddie Bauer
4.2
(5)
"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."
#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
Outdoor Research
4.7
(3)
"A ton of my Gear is Outdoor Research."
"Arcteryx, Patagonia, Outdoor Research? LL Bean if you can get it"
"Outdoor Research now has extended sizes!"
#6
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."
#7
Columbia
4.3
(3)
"Columbia is the best brand I have found so far for extended sizes."
"Canadian here. We like the Colombia brand. Very warm and durable."
"General purpose with decent value - Columbia"
#8
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!"
#9
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."
#10
Darn Tough
5.0
(2)
"Darn Tough wool socks, keen winter boots."
"Darn Tough Socks."
#11
Paramo
5.0
(2)
"Check out paramo."
"Paramo are in a league of their own IMO. Just brilliant."
#12
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!"
#13
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."
#14
Army Surplus
4.0
(2)
"Military gear such as trousers (they come in plain as well as camo), gloves, sweaters and fleeces are very comfortable, warm and durable and are good value."
"Get some army surplus kit. Some of the most reliable, practical and comfortable jackets I own are ex-army issue and you can get them for virtually nothing."
#15
L.L. Bean
4.0
(2)
"I have a pair from LL Bean that I really like."
"L.L. Bean and Barbour are the first two that come to mind."
#16
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."
#17
Duluth Trading Co
4.0
(2)
"Duluth Trading Company, Darn Tough Wool socks."
"Duluth Trading Co has inclusive sizing for outdoorsy cloths."
#18
Finisterre
4.0
(2)
"Finisterre! Bit pricey but good quality."
"Finisterre."
#19
Trailfitters
4.0
(2)
"I try to get most of my gear from Trailfitters."
"Trailfitters is effectively an outfitter. They sell most brands and types of equipment and personally, they are my favorite in town for quality gear."
#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
Merlin's Hideout
5.0
(1)
"This fine thing:"
#22
Reykjavík Raincoats
5.0
(1)
"Might be what you're looking for."
#23
Superfit Hero
5.0
(1)
"I love my Superfit Hero yoga pants. They fit over my boots, stretch in every direction, have pockets, and come in XL - 7X sizes."
#24
Cooke Custom Sewing
5.0
(1)
"Cooke Custom Sewing and Kondos Outdoors should be mentioned. Top shelf stuff made in the US."
#25
Heated Gloves
5.0
(1)
"Heated socks and heated gloves, especially if your extremities are always as cold as mine."
#26
Pocket Hand Warmers
5.0
(1)
"Grab some of those pocket hand warmers. Keep a ton in your bag or car for outside times."
#27
Hiking Dress
5.0
(1)
"Try hiking or tennis dress with whatever shorts/leggings/tights make you comfortable under!!"
#28
Athleta Quest Jogger
5.0
(1)
"I ultimately chose the Quest jogger from athleta for climbing/hiking and I'm obsessed!"
#29
Gap
5.0
(1)
"I seriously wear everyday, I'm so obsessed."
#30
Blundstone Waterproof Shoes
5.0
(1)
"I like my blundstones because they are waterproof."
#31
Wool
5.0
(1)
"Wool! It looks good and keeps you warm 👌"
#32
Lululemon Adapted State Joggers
5.0
(1)
"LOVE lululemon’s adapted state joggers for hiking."
#33
GRRL Clothing Leggings
5.0
(1)
"GRRL Clothing makes some awesome leggings in a wide range of sizes and patterns."
#34
Grrrl
5.0
(1)
"Grrrl was recommended by some of my derby girl friends for athletic wear."
#35
Outdoor Voices
5.0
(1)
"I absolutely adore the OV RecTrek pants."
#36
5.11 Tactical
5.0
(1)
"These are my holy grail field/hiking pants."
#37
Wool Lined Boots
5.0
(1)
"I cannot recommend wool lined boots enough"
#38
Arcteryx
5.0
(1)
"If money is no issue, you could buy everything from Arcteryx and you'd probably be pretty happy."
#39
Black Diamond Notion Pants
5.0
(1)
"I love my Black Diamond Notion pants and Cahartt Crawford pants (original fit)."
#40
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!"
#41
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."
#42
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."
#43
Polarn och Pyret
5.0
(1)
"Polarn och Pyret is considered very good quality for both outdoor and indoor clothing."
#44
Arc'teryx
5.0
(1)
"Arc'teryx is the best of the best."
#45
Light Raincoat
4.0
(1)
"I wore like a light raincoat (was rainy a bit) and casual pants."
#46
Adidas
4.0
(1)
"I just wore adidas pants, a shirt and adidas wind blazer. I layer since I get hot easily."
#47
Jodhpurs
4.0
(1)
"If you get stuck on normal hiking gear, have you considered jodhpurs?"
#48
Equestrian Riding Breeches
4.0
(1)
"Equestrian riding breeches are often designed to accommodate thick thighs and small waist."
#49
Thermal Leggings
4.0
(1)
"If you get really cold, throw some thermal leggings and thick socks on underneath."
#50
Light Gloves
4.0
(1)
"Maybe light gloves if your hands get cold, maybe a light scarf too."
#51
Rain Jacket
4.0
(1)
"Bring layers. A rain jacket and a longsleeve merino wool shirt should be enough for you."
#52
Merino Wool Shirt
4.0
(1)
"Bring layers. A rain jacket and a longsleeve merino wool shirt should be enough for you."
#53
Patagonia Nano Puff
4.0
(1)
"I wore jeans and a long sleeve shirt with a Patagonia nanopuff and trail runners."
#54
Wind Pants
4.0
(1)
"The wind pants are a loose fit which is good for muscular thighs."
#55
Baselayer Tights
4.0
(1)
"And baselayer tights to sleep in or add an extra layer of warmth if needed."
#56
Joggers
4.0
(1)
"Joggers with a tie waist band/tight around the ankles are my go to."
#57
Sorrel Snow Boots
4.0
(1)
"For snow boots probably classic Sorrel or another lace-up style."
#58
REI Savanna Trails Pants
4.0
(1)
"For pants REI makes up to size 16 for most pant styles."
#59
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."
#60
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."
#61
Alder
4.0
(1)
"If I need pants-pants, then someone else mentioned Alder."
#62
The North Face
4.0
(1)
"I really love The North Face Motion Capri pants."
#63
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'."
#64
Athleta
4.0
(1)
"I'd try Athleta."
#65
Zella
4.0
(1)
"With that said, I love Zella’s leggings."
#66
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!"
#67
Vessis
4.0
(1)
"I also brought a packable rain jacket and waterproof shoes (Vessis)."
#68
66° North
4.0
(1)
"66° North has my (tied) favorite thermal wear, but they’re expensive."
#69
Mountain Hardware
4.0
(1)
"Mountain Hardware / Patagonia for my jackets and sweaters."
#70
Girlfriend Collective
4.0
(1)
"Girlfriend collective! Great leggings and bike shorts."
#71
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."
#72
Thermal Underlayer
4.0
(1)
"A thermal under layer. Those heat packs for your hands."
#73
Rab
4.0
(1)
"Rab are stepping up their ethical game right now."
#74
Kühl
4.0
(1)
"I've had some luck with Kühl."
#75
Outdoor Voices Leggings
4.0
(1)
"I also like outdoor voices leggings in the textured compression fabric."
#76
Haglöfs
4.0
(1)
"Some Brands you might want to check out: Haglöfs."
#77
The North Face Wander Short
4.0
(1)
"I found that “baggie” shorts like this fit."
#78
Pearl Izumi
4.0
(1)
"Pearl Izumi is mainly a bike brand but they have some performance wear."
#79
Sierra
4.0
(1)
"Sierra.com and backcountry.com are outlets for a lot of the expensive outdoor brands."
#80
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."
#81
Insulated Waterproof Onesies
4.0
(1)
"I think the insulated waterproof onsies are great. I like the ones from Therm."
#82
Fjallraven
4.0
(1)
"Fjallraven, but they sure make you pay for it :)"
#83
Kathmandu
4.0
(1)
"Kathmandu perhaps?"
#84
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."
#85
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!"
#86
prAna Wyatt Pants
4.0
(1)
"My husband likes his prAna pants for hiking and climbing."
#87
Costco
4.0
(1)
"They are relaxed through the thigh, they have pockets for days and usually around $20 a pair!"
#88
Icewear
4.0
(1)
"I picked up a good goretex jacket at Icewear last year."
#89
Puffy Down Jacket
3.0
(1)
"You don't need a huge puffy down jacket unless you plan on being outside for several hours."
#90
Hiking Pants
3.0
(1)
"I've tried so many women's pairs of hiking pants that claimed to be stretchy because I have thick thighs also!"
#91
Tights
3.0
(1)
"Not the best solution but I just use tights with ties on the waist that I tie really really tight"
#92
Duluth Trading
3.0
(1)
"I'd check out Duluth Trading's Dry on the Fly Cargo Pants."
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