Fit Reminders and Tips for Boulder Gear Youth Outerwear

OUTDOOR GEAR
FIT RECOMMENDATIONS
BOULDER GEAR YOUTH (Sizes XSmall – XLarge)
  • INSULATED SNOW JACKETS – Fit true to size
    • When trying the jacket on your child, remember that you will need to allow room for a sweater / sweatshirt AND snow pants / snow bibs. So, though it may first appear too roomy, this extra room is needed to accommodate these items. It is best to try snow jackets on the child when he/she is in full winter apparel.
    • If sleeve length is longer than child needs, merely push the sleeve up and adjust the cuff tab. This will only need to be done as you initially fit the garment on the child and then can be left as placed. (Not available on the Destiny Jacket).
    • Also, to avoid air or snow from going up the bottom of the jacket, always take advantage of the sewn in cinch cord to tighten the bottom of the jacket so it does not protrude out.
    • Remember to show your child the following cool features:
      • Internal Waist Gaiter – Although it does not need to be snapped shut when wearing the garment, when snapped, it keeps air and snow from going up the jacket. (Not available on the Moxie / Northland Down Jackets).
      • Lycra wrist cuff with thumb hole – When your child uses this feature, it will keep snow from going up the sleeves. (Not available on the Moxie / Northland Down Jackets).
      • Side Ventilation – Located on each side of the jacket, unzipping the ventilation zipper will allow air in to cool them down when needed. (Not available on Moxie / Northland Down Jackets).
  • RAVISH & BOLT SNOW PANTS – Fit true to size
    • When removing the snow pant from its packaging, you may think they look too long for their size. Be sure to have your child try them on as snow pants should be approximately 2 inches longer than their everyday pants to allow for covering of their snow boots.
    • The waist has an internal button adjustment which allows the waist to be cinched in.
    • The snow pants come with a “Grow With Me” feature to allow the length of the legs to grow approximately 1.5 inches. Locate the red thread stitch line above the inside snow cuff, snip this thread and remove.
    • Leg Ventilation, located on the inside seam of each leg, allows air in to cool them down when needed.
  • SNOW BIBS – Fit true to size
    • When removing the snow bib from its packaging, you may think they look too long for their size. Be sure to have your child try them on as snow bib should be approximately 2 inches longer than their everyday pants to allow for covering of their snow boots.
    • As the child tries on the snow bib, be sure to have them bend down / kneel down to ensure that garment is not tugging at the crotch. If it tugs, adjust the straps and have the child perform these actions again to ensure appropriate fit.
    • The snow bibs also come with a grow feature to allow you to increase the length of the legs as your child grows. Locate the red thread stitch line above the inside snow cuff, snip this thread and remove it. The length will expand approximately 1.5 inches. (Not available in Youth Pinnacle Bib)
  • SYCAMORE PUFFY JACKET – Fits true to size
    • Water Resistant – not waterproof
    • Perfect for special occasions - Not recommended for playground activities due to the light weight fabric and longer length of this jacket.
  • PUFFY JACKETS / VEST (Nova, Aurora, All Day) – Fit true to size
    • Perfect for cool days OR as a layering piece on cold days.
    • Water resistant – not waterproof
  • FLEECE – Fits true to size although sleeve length may be a bit long
    • If sleeve length is longer than child needs, the sleeve easily folds up.
  • GLOVES / MITTEN – Mogul II - Runs large; Board Glove & Mitten fit true to size
    • Youth Gloves / Mittens should have a minimum of 3/8 inch of excess space at the end of the child’s fingertips. This helps to allow warmth to circulate within the hand covering.
    • May want to downsize on Mogul II gloves.
    • Waterproof / breathable
    • Approximate sizing of gloves / mittens are as follows:
      • XSmall Ages 7-8
      • Medium Ages 8-10
      • Large Ages 10-12
      • X-Large Ages 12-14
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