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<blockquote data-quote="M77Fan" data-source="post: 2022114" data-attributes="member: 115996"><p>Sigh, good question. At least these days there is some ladies' gear, but much leaves a lot to be desired in durability and fit. There are still a lot of "downsized" men's designs sold as women's sizes. 5'4"; inseam maybe 28", yes on an XL, men's pants, the crotch is probably halfway to the knees if the pants waist is at the lady's waist. I personally have moved waistbands and shortened pantlegs, used velcro ankle straps (like on jeans to keep the pants hem out of a bicycle sprocket), and various other means to adapt. Shouldn't have to, but that is still often the final answer. Right now I have a black pair of men's large Frogg Togg pants that are not bulky, reasonably quiet, will pull on over my boots, and just bunch at the ankle with the built in velcro strap so I am not walking on the hem. I also have a pair of OD green Helly Hansen fishing rubberized pants, but those do not breathe. I buy stuff over large because I am often already in bulky layers when I need raingear on, so that often adds extra length due to the larger size. Can't get rain paints too tight or you can't bend your knees or walk freely. But mind you it does not rain here a lot so I am not usually hunting in them all day. If it is just residual wet or snowy, I will use gaiters. In the past I have used a longer jacket and rain chaps that could be cut/hemmed to length, tied to the belt. You could also just look at mountaineering gear and get black, which works fine for blending in. Problem with that stuff is the zip-zip of nylon as you walk through wet shrubs. Very noisy for moving, but OK for sitting. Another option might be to get bibs rather than just pants. There is more length-height adjustment possible with suspenders of bibs because they don't have to fit at the waist to stay on. Most often with bibs the size is more generous around the waist and seat. If too voluminous after they are on, you can always belt at the waist like you might with waders. Jackets are easier, and she can probably find a decent one among Sitka, First Lite, Kuiu, Under Armor, or some of the other popular brands. Not sure what is sold in Canada. Good luck!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="M77Fan, post: 2022114, member: 115996"] Sigh, good question. At least these days there is some ladies' gear, but much leaves a lot to be desired in durability and fit. There are still a lot of "downsized" men's designs sold as women's sizes. 5'4"; inseam maybe 28", yes on an XL, men's pants, the crotch is probably halfway to the knees if the pants waist is at the lady's waist. I personally have moved waistbands and shortened pantlegs, used velcro ankle straps (like on jeans to keep the pants hem out of a bicycle sprocket), and various other means to adapt. Shouldn't have to, but that is still often the final answer. Right now I have a black pair of men's large Frogg Togg pants that are not bulky, reasonably quiet, will pull on over my boots, and just bunch at the ankle with the built in velcro strap so I am not walking on the hem. I also have a pair of OD green Helly Hansen fishing rubberized pants, but those do not breathe. I buy stuff over large because I am often already in bulky layers when I need raingear on, so that often adds extra length due to the larger size. Can't get rain paints too tight or you can't bend your knees or walk freely. But mind you it does not rain here a lot so I am not usually hunting in them all day. If it is just residual wet or snowy, I will use gaiters. In the past I have used a longer jacket and rain chaps that could be cut/hemmed to length, tied to the belt. You could also just look at mountaineering gear and get black, which works fine for blending in. Problem with that stuff is the zip-zip of nylon as you walk through wet shrubs. Very noisy for moving, but OK for sitting. Another option might be to get bibs rather than just pants. There is more length-height adjustment possible with suspenders of bibs because they don't have to fit at the waist to stay on. Most often with bibs the size is more generous around the waist and seat. If too voluminous after they are on, you can always belt at the waist like you might with waders. Jackets are easier, and she can probably find a decent one among Sitka, First Lite, Kuiu, Under Armor, or some of the other popular brands. Not sure what is sold in Canada. Good luck! [/QUOTE]
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