A series of six kit reviews exploring some of the best plus size outdoors clothing currently available on the market. Looking at fit, features and price.
“The concept of an extended fit pack may be surprising to some people, but it’s difficult to describe how much better this pack fits on my body than regular fit rucksacks. For both the women’s (Tempest) and men’s (Talon) packs, the hipbelt is generally longer, and the padded section has been extended, meaning it actually hugs my hips and keeps the pack from moving around, and doesn’t dig uncomfortably into my stomach. It will comfortably fit up to a 70 inch hip, but anyone below a size 20 will struggle to tighten the hipbelt sufficiently and should stick to regular fit packs.”
Excerpt from Country Walking,, August 2024, words only.