I'm a woman who wears a size 16/18 and trying to find a set of chest waders or similar gear that will protect me and keep me dry as I explore some wetlands areas. Everything I'm finding that claims to be unisex is really made for men's proportions, meaning if it's wide enough for my hips then it's also way too long in the legs, the stockingfeet are too large to fit in my boots, etc. I'd be willing to fork over extra cash for something quality that actually fits, whether from a local retailer or online. Any suggestions?

Also just interested in companies/brands that might offer more options in outdoor clothing and gear in general (including winter stuff) for plus size women. I just moved back here after 20 years and trying to get outfitted is challenging.

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OurWhoresAreClean t1_jdhse0d wrote on March 24, 2023 at 2:21 PM

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Probably the obvious answer, but: LLBean has had an inclusive sizing initiative that they've been pushing for the last year or so. I'm not sure how many of their product lines this applies to, but it might be worth looking into.

AnchoriteCenobite OP t1_jdhyn2i wrote on March 24, 2023 at 3:03 PM

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Replying to OurWhoresAreClean (#2,335,635)

Thanks, I had initially disregarded them because sizes only ran up to XL but I see their XL is a generous 18-20 so that might work!

TQA-1015 t1_jdi9v91 wrote on March 24, 2023 at 4:14 PM

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I have the same problem as a petite woman. Unisex gear never fits right, and if I'm lucky enough to find something in a ladies size, it's poor quality and only available in pink, peach, or lavender.

indyaj t1_jdidlvm wrote on March 24, 2023 at 4:38 PM

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Orvis and Patagonia have flyfishing gear for large and small women. Outdoor Research doesn't have flyfishing gear but they have plus size winter gear and some on sale right now.

AnchoriteCenobite OP t1_jdj8hcn wrote on March 24, 2023 at 7:56 PM

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Replying to TQA-1015 (#2,337,614)

Yes don't get me started on the colors! Especially strange to see it in sporting gear, like even if you want to be out mucking about or shooting stuff you're still supposed to want to look girly.