Purple Outdoor Research

Outdoor Research in extended sizing is now available in Australia! We’re proud to stock Australia’s biggest and best range of Outdoor Research plus-size outdoor clothing.

Everybody deserves quality plus-size outdoor clothing to keep you warm, dry, comfortable, and safe on your everyday adventures or to remote wilderness adventures. Watch Why Plus Size Technical apparel matters to Outdoor Research, and join in our excitement to be hosting this technical and functional size-inclusive brand.

Explore the best OR categories including plus-size rain jackets, curvy rain pants, warm coats for curves and softshell pants for bigger bodies. Also explore the Outdoor Research plus size women's hiking pants, shorts for curves , curvy summer hiking shirts, and Outdoor Research plus size women's layers.

Shop in Melbourne or online. New OR products arrive multiple times a year!

Who is Outdoor Research?

Based in Seattle, USA Outdoor Research specialises in crafting technical apparel and equipment designed for a range of outdoor sports. Their offerings cater to activities such as alpinism, rock and ice climbing, backpacking, paddling, as well as backcountry skiing and snowboarding.

Are Outdoor Research a good brand?

Outdoor Research provides a lifetime product warranty that safeguards against manufacturing defects. The company relies on real-world testing and input from a team of professional outdoor athletes and ambassadors to inform the design of their gear.

Are Outdoor Research products made in China?

Since their founding, PNW company have been manufacturing their gear and apparel in the United States.

Does Outdoor Research make plus-size clothing?

In recent years, Outdoor Research has emerged as the dominant leader in technical plus-size apparel within the industry. The brand has achieved a significant milestone by being the first to launch a complete ski and outdoor apparel kit, ranging from shells, pants, bibs, base layers and more, available up to size 3X.

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14 day free returns & exchanges

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Extensive sizing support

We're here to guide you on how to measure yourself and choose the right size with our free size check.

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