Making Space for Every Body in the Outdoor Industry

At Outdoor Gear Exchange, when we say that everybody deserves to experience the outdoors, we truly mean every BODY. Including historically excluded groups—and ensuring the outdoor industry is making an effort to do the same—is a big part of who we are. We are committed to supporting companies that are making strides in fostering inclusivity. We are thrilled to see more bodies of different shapes and sizes getting out there. Here are some trail-blazing brands that are championing access to the outdoors by offering products with inclusive sizing—from size 000 to size 24.

"Less than 20% of apparel is made for plus size women, even though 68% of women wear a size 14 or larger." — Sam Ortiz , OR Inclusive Sizing Advisory Board

"My body is not the problem. The problem was the clothing. My body is good and can do these things, and for the first time ever, the clothes now match the ability I have." — Megan Banker , Co-Founder of Climb Big

“A backpack made with my unique needs in mind tells me that I am seen as an adventurer and that’s the kind of empowerment I want to take to the trail.” — Jenny Bruso , Unlikely Hikers

Alpine Parrot is a revolutionary outdoor apparel company that caters specifically to people of size and people of color. Alpine Parrot, founded by plus-sized Latina engineer Raquel Vélez, is creatively tackling one of the oldest industries by creating sustainable, inclusive clothing for those who have so often been neglected in the outdoor space. Designed with a focus on quality construction and fit, Raquel’s innovative “mountain” and “river” sizing chart takes the fitting process to unprecedented levels of accuracy and comfort. Check out our selection of Alpine Parrot »