Comments on: REI Rainpants Soon In Plus Sizes

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Fri, 15 Dec 2006 23:56:04 +0000

It's great to hear about REI, but FYI Target is carrying a line from Champion that has larger sizes (16/18ish) and wicking fabric at reasonable prices.

By: Elaine

Elaine — Thu, 07 Dec 2006 20:36:47 +0000

I tried both junonia and title IX...there's lots of great running clothes, workout clothes, etc., but rainpants for cycling are particularly hard to come by for women in ANY size, let alone a plus size. I had pretty much resigned myself to buying men's rainpants.

I go to the local REI store a couple of times a year, and as long as I'm looking at gear it's all good. I got amazing help finding a backpack last summer. Clothing, not so much. I'll probably order them in the catalog to pick up at the store then try them on before I leave.

We'll see....

By: Thais

Thais — Sat, 02 Dec 2006 05:14:08 +0000

I wonder if she'll be ordering from the catalog or online? REI is probably the most intimidating store there is for a fat person to shop in. They don't hire any fat clerks that I have seen in my visits in three states, and their buffed employees are stationed all over the store checking you out and asking if you need any help as you walk from section to section.

By: tokyorosa

tokyorosa — Sat, 02 Dec 2006 02:28:59 +0000

i know it's something of a victory, but have you SEEN the prices at REI??

try title IX or junonia for real plus-sized exercise wear--for women anyway. i don't know if men have the same problem finding things to fit--but i do know that no man has ever had to go through the hassle of finding a plus-sized sportsbra!

By: iportion

iportion — Sat, 02 Dec 2006 00:08:56 +0000

that's so sweet of them.

By: Braidwood

Braidwood — Fri, 01 Dec 2006 20:09:54 +0000

That's really cool.