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Get Ready for Fun in the Sun at the Beach
To many people, summer fun means spending as much time as possible at the beach. Before you go, there are a few simple things you can do to be safe.
Outsmart the Sun with SunSmart
Our cool, breathable SunSmart apparel will help you enjoy every moment outside, blocking 10 times more sun than a white cotton tee.
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.
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.
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 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.
What to Wear Hiking
Learn how to dress for hiking in any weather plus four important DOs and DONTs for any hiking outfit.
The Perfect Outdoor Reading Spot
Here are a few tips for creating the perfect reading spot, whether its in your backyard, on your porch or in any patch of sunshine you can find.
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.
Fishing Collection
L.L.Bean's Discovery Collection. A collection of innovative fishing gear designed to help you and your loved ones experience firsthand the joy and freedom of being on the water.
Five Ways to Take Your Workouts Outdoors this Summer
Get our tips for staying active and soaking up all the benefits of being outdoors to improve your health and wellbeing.
Newsroom: Park City Retail Store, October 2018
L.L.Bean retail store located in Park City, Utah.
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.
Newsroom: Grand Opening of Park City Retail Store, October 2018
L.L.Bean Celebrates Opening of its First Utah Store in Park City.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tick Prevention Tips
Gear and advice to help you avoid ticks outdoors and what to do if you do encounter them.
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.
Kayaks 101: Getting to Know Your Kayak
Kevin from our Outdoor Discovery Programs is here with a quick rundown of the basic equipment you need to start kayaking youll be paddling like a pro in no time.
SUP 101: Getting to Know Your Paddleboard
The basics about SUP Types, parts and paddles.
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.
Five Tips to Catch More Fish
No matter what anyone tells you, you dont need years of experience to catch more fish. In fact, all you need is a rod and reel, some bait or lures, and these tips for increasing your odds.