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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.
How to Size Snowshoes
Mackenzie shows you how to size snowshoes for the different conditions you might experience out there this winter.
How to Break In Your Hiking Boots
Get your boots trail-ready in three easy steps.
There's a Story Behind Every Pack
Since the debut of our first school backpack in 1982, customers have shared their L.L.Bean pack love stories with us and now were sharing them with you.
How to Break Down Your Tent
No instructions? No problem! Mackenzies here to walk you through the easy steps to break down and pack most camping tents.
10 Clever Camping Hacks, Tips, and Tricks
Our favorite tips for easy packing, tasty cooking and making your campsite comfy.
Tick Prevention Tips
Gear and advice to help you avoid ticks outdoors and what to do if you do encounter them.
Never Too Young
During a week-long youth adventure led by the Montana Conservation Corps, we learn about the physical, educational and psychological benefits of getting outside at a young age.
The Road Rules: Family Travel in an RV or Camper Van
L.L.Bean Ambassadors The Bowman Family have taken to the road for the outside adventure of a lifetime! Hop onboard to read their story, RV travel tips, and insights about travel and life on the open road.
How to Choose a Hiking Pack
Everything you need to know to pick the right pack for your day hike or backpacking trip.
Hike it Baby: Finding a Relationship with Nature
Hike it Baby dad and board member Mauricio Valadrian shares his story of finding a relationship with nature as a young single parent.
Ultralight 850
L.L.Bean's new Ultralight Down Outerwear. Packed with more highly water-repellent down. Designed with more sustainable fabrics. Lengthened for a better fit. Yet still as light and warm as ever. Our most versatile, packable down outerwear has never looked or felt better.
Layering for a Hike
Learn how to dress the littlest members of your family for warmth and comfort in any type of weather.
SUP 101: Getting to Know Your Paddleboard
The basics about SUP Types, parts and paddles.
Get Started Deer Hunting
Deer are the most popular hunting quarry in the United States. These numbers also make deer the perfect choice for the beginning big game hunter. There are just a few things you need to ensure your success.
Get Started Upland Hunting
Upland hunting is a challenging, active and rewarding way to spend time outside. L.L.Bean helps you get started.
Returns & Exchanges
Fast and easy returns and exchanges on our products, all made for the shared joy of the outdoors.
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.
Newsroom: Flowfold Partnership, June 2018
L.L.Bean Launches New Collaboration with Maine Outdoor Startup, Flowfold.
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Kids' Backpack Buying Guide
We've designed the perfect packs for every age and every stage to take kids all the way from preschool to grad school.
How to Choose the Only Pack They'll Ever Need
Whether kids are headed to preschool or grad school, we can help you find that one perfect pack.
How to Wash an L.L.Bean School Backpack
We design our school backpacks to last a long time, so we made them machine washable to help parents keep them looking like new. Test after test, our packs proved their durability. Now were ready to show you how easy it is to do it yourself!
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.
Find Your Luggage Match for Any Trip
No matter where youre headed next, we've got the bag for you. Thoughtfully designed by travel experts, our luggage is loaded with helpful features to make packing easy and built tough to stand up to the adventures ahead.
Camping
Discover your home away from home with our camping guides, tips, tricks and stories.
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.
The Rise of the American Backpacker and the Vest that Kept Them Warm
The Rise of the American Backpacker and the Vest that Kept Them Warm
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.
Hiking
Whether youre hiking through a local park or tackling a peak, we can help you get there, with guides and advice on what gear to buy, where to hike near you and how to get your kids out on the trail with you.
What to Wear Hiking
Learn how to dress for hiking in any weather plus four important DOs and DONTs for any hiking outfit.
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.
How to Choose a Pair of Walking Shoes
Well show you how to choose the right shoes for comfortable walks and casual hikes.
Current Stories
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Holiday Gift Guide
This year, finding the right gift doesnt have to be complicated. Whether youre looking for rugged gear used by our own Outdoor Discovery Program instructors, or cozy items loved by other customers, weve got you covered.
6 Ways to Prepare the Perfect Picnic
Check out some of our favorite tips for taking your picknicking skills to the next level.
Dear L.L.Bean
The stories you share about our products inspire us, inform us, and help us connect to each other through one common love, the outdoors. So, we invite you to share your stories here. Chances are you'll inspire us - and a lot of other people, too.
7 Tips for Winter Safety
Discover just how much fun winter can be with tips on how to get out there safely and comfortably.
Newsroom: Outdoor Discovery Programs's Adventure Travel Trips, June 2017
L.L.Bean Outdoor Discovery Schools Announce Adventure Travel Trips for 2017.
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Everything you need to be an outsider.
International
Fast and easy returns and exchanges for our international customers.
Canada
Fast and easy returns and exchanges for our Canadian customers.
Ambassadors
L.L.Bean is proud to introduce you to several of the incredible people we've met along the way. Outsiders who love nothing more than being out there with the people who matter most.
PrimaLoft
The Next Generation of Insulation PRIMALOFT Technology. L.L.Bean expertise, innovations guaranteed to keep you warm on any adventure.
What to Bring to the Beach
With a little preparation and the right essentials, you can experience the right amount of sun and sand to make your beach day the best it can be.
Newsroom: Outdoor Industry Association Board Members, May 2019
Outdoor Industry Association Announces Incoming Board Members, Shawn Gorman of L.L.Bean selected.
Product Services
L.L.Bean offers repair, engraving and alteration services for select products. Make great gifts even better with wish lists, gift boxes and gift messages.
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.