The 19 best pieces of plus-size outdoor gear, according to athletes and influencers

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Sam Ortiz

• Finding gear that fits and performs well is a major obstacle facing plus-size outdoor adventurers.
• Most outdoor brands only offer sizes up to 2XL, which inherently excludes people with larger bodies.
• We spoke to 7 plus-sized adventurers about their favorite outdoor gear that fits well and is functional.

If you want to do any outdoor activity beyond a basic trail walk ...