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Brand profile
Vaude
Family-run German outdoor brand making sustainable tents, packs, bike bags and technical apparel from its Tettnang headquarters since 1974.
TettnangOrigin
UnisexFocus
Gorpcore / OutdoorStyle
$$Price
What to know about Vaude
VAUDE is a family-run German outdoor brand founded in 1974 by Albrecht von Dewitz, who named it after his initials, and now led by his daughter Antje von Dewitz. Headquartered in Tettnang-Obereisenbach on Lake Constance, it makes tents, sleeping bags, backpacks, footwear, functional apparel and the waterproof Aqua Back bike panniers. The company marked its 50th anniversary in 2024 and works with recycled and bio-based materials, targeting net zero across its value chain by 2040 under an SBTi-validated climate strategy.
How Vaude fits
Overall fit
slightly small
Vaude uses German/EU sizing with a fairly trim, activity-oriented cut, so most shoppers report it fitting slightly smaller and narrower than equivalent nominal sizes from US or UK outdoor labels, while length is generally adequate to long.
Tip: If you're between sizes or coming from US outdoor brands, size up one — especially for anything you'll layer over a midlayer.
Medium confidence · based on 9 sources
By category
| Category | Runs | Shape | Size advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoodies & sweatshirts | slightly small | trim athletic fleece/hooded midlayer cut, not boxy | Size up if you want to wear it over more than a baselayer. |
| Jackets | slightly small | athletic, close-to-body alpine/bike cut with articulated sleeves | Size up for shell jackets you plan to layer a puffy or fleece under. |
| Shirts & overshirts | true to size | regular travel/trekking shirt shape with mild waist shaping | Stick with your usual EU size unless you have a broader chest, in which case go up. |
| T-shirts & graphic tees | slightly small | slim to regular active fit, close through chest and shoulders | Take one size up if you prefer a relaxed, non-clinging technical tee. |
| Trousers & pants | slightly small | regular to slim hiking cut, relatively narrow through thigh and seat | Consider one size up if you're muscular through the thighs, and check the inseam since legs can run long. |
Directional fit consensus summarized from public sources with AI — a starting point, not a guarantee. Confirm with the product's own measurements before buying.
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Vaude fit questions
Does Vaude run big or small?
Vaude fits slightly small. If you're between sizes or coming from US outdoor brands, size up one — especially for anything you'll layer over a midlayer. Vaude uses German/EU sizing with a fairly trim, activity-oriented cut, so most shoppers report it fitting slightly smaller and narrower than equivalent nominal sizes from US or UK outdoor labels, while length is generally adequate to long.
How does Vaude fit?
Vaude uses German/EU sizing with a fairly trim, activity-oriented cut, so most shoppers report it fitting slightly smaller and narrower than equivalent nominal sizes from US or UK outdoor labels, while length is generally adequate to long. Overall shape: European athletic/regular — trimmer through chest and waist than comparable US outdoor brands.
How do Vaude hoodies & sweatshirts fit?
Vaude hoodies & sweatshirts fits slightly small. Size up if you want to wear it over more than a baselayer. Shape: trim athletic fleece/hooded midlayer cut, not boxy.
How do Vaude jackets fit?
Vaude jackets fits slightly small. Size up for shell jackets you plan to layer a puffy or fleece under. Shape: athletic, close-to-body alpine/bike cut with articulated sleeves.
How do Vaude shirts & overshirts fit?
Vaude shirts & overshirts fits true to size. Stick with your usual EU size unless you have a broader chest, in which case go up. Shape: regular travel/trekking shirt shape with mild waist shaping.
Brand facts
- Founded
- 1974
- Origin
- Tettnang, Germany
- Made in
- Germany
- Price
- $$
- Focus
- Unisex
- Styles
- Gorpcore / Outdoor, Athleisure / Sportswear, Techwear