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What to Wear on a Run in the Cold
Learn how to dress comfortably from head to toe for running when the frost bites and the wind stings.
Winter Boot Buying Guide
Your guide to finding the perfect cold weather boots - whether you're running errands, playing in the snow or exploring wintry landscapes.
Outerwear Buying Guide
Our outerwear guide makes it easy to choose the right winter jackets and coats for the entire family. Explore our great selection of insulated parkas, fleece, rainwear and more.
How to Choose a Pair of Hiking Boots
Well show you which hiking boot is best for you and why its so important to have the right style and fit.
Guide to the Perfect Base Layers
Our design experts spend a lot of time in the outdoors, so they know how important it is to have the right base layer. In a range of different weights and fabrics, all of our layers make it easier, warmer, and more comfortable than ever to get out there no matter the forecast.
How to Put On Snowshoes
Our snow-it-all, Mackenzie, shares five simple steps to get you ready for your next snowshoe adventure.
What to Wear Hiking
Learn how to dress for hiking in any weather plus four important DOs and DONTs for any hiking outfit.
Summer Camp Packing List
Everything your camper needs to stay comfortable, confident, and protected so they can focus on discovering just how great the great outdoors are.
How to Layer for Changing Seasons
Unpredictable weather can make dressing for the outdoors feel like an impossible task. Thats why weve narrowed it down to the three key layers you need to stay warm, dry, and ready for anything.
How to Clean Outdoor Furniture
Learn a few tips to freshen your furniture for another season of outdoor fun.
Bean Boot Quality
L.L. Bean is rebuilding Bean Boots. Commitment to sustainability.
How to Size Snowshoes
Mackenzie shows you how to size snowshoes for the different conditions you might experience out there this winter.
Freeport Hunting Expo
L.L.Bean Hunting Expo. September 14-15, 2019. Freeport, ME
What to Wear When Paddling
Whether youre kayaking, canoeing or paddleboarding, heres what you should be wearing to stay warm, dry and comfortable.
Build the Ultimate Winter Wish List
Are you an everyday outdoor lover? An all-out adventurer? A backyard fun enthusiast? No matter what your outdoor personality, well help you find the gifts to match, then show you how to build a wish list and share it with others. No secret Santas this year!
4 Lessons on Fatherhood from the Great Outdoors
During the Covid-19 pandemic, L.L.Bean Ambassador Troy Brooks and his wife decided to leave their condo in the city and rent a house on an acre of land while saving to buy their first home. They knew it would be important to have outdoor space to play, cook, work and raise children, and they learned so much more about how the outdoors also kept them connected and grateful. Here are four lessons on fatherhood Troy learned from this time outside in his own words.
How to Layer for Cold, Rainy Weather
Rainy days can be some of the most peaceful and memorable outdoors. Well show you how to layer correctly so you'll stay dry and comfortable, no matter what the weather has in store.
Get Started Hiking
Hiking is an incredibly healthy activity and an amazing way to experience the outdoors, but it can also be a little intimidating to get started. We have the expertise and gear to make getting started easy.
How To Get Outside & Ease Your Mind
Just ten minutes of physical activity outside can have huge benefits for your health, mood and mental well-being. We partnered with Mental Health America to share some easy ways to make it a part of your routine.
Employee Story: From Paris to a Maine Trout Stream
L.L.Bean employee Julie M. never considered herself outdoorsy growing up in Paris. But moving to Maine changed all that and before she knew it, she was standing in an icy cold trout stream learning how to fly fish.
8 Ideas for Rainy Day Fun
Dont let rain ruin your outdoor plans. Here are some great ideas for spending rainy days outside.
How to Break In Your Hiking Boots
Get your boots trail-ready in three easy steps.
10 Best Hikes with Waterfalls
Waterfalls bring us peace. So the next time youre planning a hike, plan yours around one of these amazing cascades.
Get Started Paddling
Paddling a kayak, stand-up paddleboard or canoe is fun, healthy and an amazing way to experience your favorite pond, river, lake or bay. Our experts have put together this helpful checklist of the essentials you need.
How to Choose a Hiking Pack
Everything you need to know to pick the right pack for your day hike or backpacking trip.