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How to Choose a Pair of Walking Shoes
Well show you how to choose the right shoes for comfortable walks and casual hikes.
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.
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.
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.
What to Wear Hiking
Learn how to dress for hiking in any weather plus four important DOs and DONTs for any hiking outfit.
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.
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.
L.L.Bean Boots Handmade in the USA
We make our L.L.Bean Boots in Brunswick and Lewiston, Maine and we do it one pair at a time using the finest leather and waterproof rubber.
8 Ideas for Rainy Day Fun
Dont let rain ruin your outdoor plans. Here are some great ideas for spending rainy days outside.
What to Wear When Paddling
Whether youre kayaking, canoeing or paddleboarding, heres what you should be wearing to stay warm, dry and comfortable.
Newsroom: Fiscal 2018 Results, March 2019
L.L.Bean Announces 2018 Year End Results and Employee Bonus
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.
SUP 101: Getting to Know Your Paddleboard
The basics about SUP Types, parts and paddles.
Newsroom: Flowfold Partnership, June 2018
L.L.Bean Launches New Collaboration with Maine Outdoor Startup, Flowfold.
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 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.
Newsroom: Park City Retail Store, October 2018
L.L.Bean retail store located in Park City, Utah.
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 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.