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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.
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.
What to Wear Alpine Skiing
Discover how to stay warm and cozy on the slopes this winter. We'll take you through a handy checklist of exactly what you need.
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.
Get Ready for a Day of Hiking
Summer is our favorite hiking season. The weather is great, the sun is out and the days are long. Here are a few simple things that will keep you from getting too much of a good thing.
Hiking Footwear Buying Guide
Your guide to discovering the perfect hiker for your next adventure from park to peak or anywhere in between.
PrimaLoft
The Next Generation of Insulation PRIMALOFT Technology. L.L.Bean expertise, innovations guaranteed to keep you warm on any adventure.
What to Wear When Paddling
Whether youre kayaking, canoeing or paddleboarding, heres what you should be wearing to stay warm, dry and comfortable.
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 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.
3 Ways to Style a Vest
As casual, elevated, or active as you need, there are so many ways to style a vest all of them easy. Well show you how.
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.
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.
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.
Get Started XC Skiing
Winters coming! Heres everything you need to know to get started with the fun and healthy sport of cross-country skiing.
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.
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.