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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.
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
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.
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.
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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!
Sledding is Snow Much Fun
Whether youve got a kid or want to remember what its like to feel like one, our snow gear is the perfect way to embrace winter. But you might want to hold on tight they go fast.
PrimaLoft
The Next Generation of Insulation PRIMALOFT Technology. L.L.Bean expertise, innovations guaranteed to keep you warm on any adventure.
Kids' Backpack Storytelling
Together with Nature. Nature brings out the best in all of us. Thats why we design clothing and gear to help you and your loved ones share amazing outdoor experiences and create lasting memories. Because lifes better when you spend it with family, whoever that may be and the outdoors is much more fun that way too.
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.
How to Put On Snowshoes
Our snow-it-all, Mackenzie, shares five simple steps to get you ready for your next snowshoe adventure.
Newsroom: Jaytex Partnership in Canada, October 2018
L.L.Bean to Expand its Presence in Canada with a Dedicated Canadian Website and its First-Ever Wholesale and L.L.Bean Retail Store Agreement
Get Started Snowshoeing
Snowshoeing is a great way to get the whole family out all winter. We design and test all our snowshoes to make it a super-easy activity to take up.
Cross-Country Skiing Tips & Tricks for Beginners
Our resident skiing Tipster & Trickster, Mackenzie, shows us some great tips to help you get started cross-country skiing.
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.
6 Ways to Style for a Holiday Party
Elevate your look for your next holiday get-together with these expert style tips and outfit suggestions.
5 Simple Ways to Enjoy Your Snowshoes This Winter
Snowshoeing is a great way for almost anyone to spend time outside in the winter. Its easy to learn, simple to do and keeps you active when the snow starts to pile up. So grab your snowshoes and check out these five easy and fun ways to get out there!
How to Size Snowshoes
Mackenzie shows you how to size snowshoes for the different conditions you might experience out there this winter.
5 Outdoor Crafts for Snow Days
Winter is the perfect time to come together for fun activities indoors and out. Here are 5 ideas to help you and your family create, build and play all season long.
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.
Create a Winter Oasis in Your Backyard
If youre spending winter inside, youre missing out. Heres how to transform your outdoor space into the perfect hangout even in winter weather.
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 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!
Love is in the Air
Love is in the air this Valentines Day! Start planning now and earn some major brownie points with creative outdoor date ideas that are sure to make this February 14th one of the most memorable ever.
How to Size Cross-Country Skis
Our resident ski aficionado, Mackenzie, takes us through the steps for choosing the right size cross-country skis.
Bean Boot Quality
L.L. Bean is rebuilding Bean Boots. Commitment to sustainability.
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Product Sustainability
When we create our high-quality products to last a long time, we're not just thinking of how much longer customers can enjoy them, but also the lower impact they will have on the environment.
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Everything you need to be an outsider.
5 Ways to Style Boots with Jeans
This combo may be a classic, but with these expert styling tips, you can dress it up or down to create fresh, new looks without losing the casual comfort that makes it such a perfect pairing.
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.
New Ways to Celebrate the New Year
When it comes to welcoming a new year, and the new possibilities and reinvigorating outdoor experiences to come, were definitely ready to celebrate. So, were sharing fun ideas for how you can bring in the new year, while staying close to home.
What to Wear Hiking
Learn how to dress for hiking in any weather plus four important DOs and DONTs for any hiking outfit.
Todd Snyder Goes to Camp with Second L.L.Bean Collection
For his second collection for L.L.Bean, menswear designer Todd Snyder reimagined signature Bean styles, prints, patterns and colorways pulled from the companys archives, with nods to Maines great outdoors.
6 Ways to Style a Flannel Shirt
This comfortable classic isnt just cozy it can also be dressed up, dressed down and styled for any occasion. Heres how.
Employee Story: Roads to Discovery
Mary, Sakshi and Amy are all Outdoor Discovery Programs instructors who share one common goal- to be strong female role models for anyone who wants to get outside.
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.
Newsroom: Boston Seaport Retail Store, June 2017
L.L.Bean to Open Fifth Retail Store in Massachusetts at Boston Seaport, Boston, MA.
5 Tips for Paddling Safely
Having fun while paddling is important, but so is staying safe. Check out these safety tips from our paddling expert before you get on the water.