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All-Inclusive Adventure Trips
“Actually hard to describe in just one word: stunning, amazing, spectacular all come to mind!”
–Outdoor Discovery Programs Participant
Hiking
“The trail at night was gorgeous and the view from the summit was breathtaking.”
—Paul J., Lincoln University, PA
Whether youre car camping or backpacking, its important to properly store your sleeping bag between trips. A few simple steps will ensure your bag stays warm and lasts for years of camping adventures.
Let nature reboot your system with a night under the starts. Five reasons why sleeping outside makes life better.
Keep your campsite clean and your campers healthy with our safe camping tips.
No instructions? No problem! Mackenzies here to walk you through the easy steps to break down and pack most camping tents.
Here are some fun ideas for bringing your family closer together while remaining close to home.
Here are a few ideas for how to spend your evenings outside along with links to some essentials that will make those outdoor moments even better.
The Rise of the American Backpacker and the Vest that Kept Them Warm
Everything your camper needs to stay comfortable, confident, and protected so they can focus on discovering just how great the great outdoors are.
Camping by boat combines all the fun or camping with stunning, remote locations you can only reach by boat and getting started is easier than you might think.
Camping is one of the easiest ways to spend quality time outdoors with friends and family, and a great trip just requires a few pieces of gear and a little planning. L.L.Bean has the expertise to help you get there.
Discover your home away from home with our camping guides, tips, tricks and stories.
Our favorite tips for easy packing, tasty cooking and making your campsite comfy.
When getting to a campsite isnt an option, these simple tips will show you how to give your family a fun and memorable camping trip without straying far from home.
The Next Generation of Insulation PRIMALOFT Technology. L.L.Bean expertise, innovations guaranteed to keep you warm on any adventure.
Three simple questions you should consider when searching for your next pack.
Game night is better outdoors. Check out our five favorite backyard games - plus a few tips to go behond the basics and take your technique to the next level.
An outdoor getaway isnt all about far-off destinations its about making the most of every second outside. Creating a relaxing escape right outside your door is easier than you think.
Maybe it's bad weather, work obligations or a tummy ache - sometimes a camping trip doesnt work out. But just because you have to stay at home doesnt mean your family cant have a fun camping trip under your own roof. Here's how to bring a little of that outdoor feeling into your own home.
Lets get toasty! Heres everything you need to know to build, start and maintain a log cabin style campfire one of the easiest campfires to build.
Winters more fun outside. Here are a few ideas to help you get out and make winter your wonderland.
We asked our Outdoor Discovery Programs paddling experts to share their best insider tricks to help make your time on the water more organized, comfortable and safe.
A love of hiking is one of the greatest gifts you can offer your kids, and it sets them up for a lifetime of outdoor fun. Tips to get your kids to love hiking.
Everything you need to be an outsider.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Discover everything you need to know to help you choose the right tent.
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.
Treat your home - and yourself - to a spring refresh.
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!
Whether kids are headed to preschool or grad school, we can help you find that one perfect pack.
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!
Check out some of our favorite tips for taking your picknicking skills to the next level.
L.L.Bean Launches New Collaboration with Maine Outdoor Startup, Flowfold.
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.
Celebrate this festive fall holiday with games, snacks and activities that can be enjoyed safely in your backyard.
We asked the National Park Foundation and outdoor parents-extraordinaire the Bowmans to give us their suggestions for the best parks to bring your kids.
Everything you need to know to pick the right pack for your day hike or backpacking trip.
Get our tips for staying active and soaking up all the benefits of being outdoors to improve your health and wellbeing.
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Campings always more fun with your best friend. Here are some key tips to make sure your camping trip remains safe and pet friendly.
Just ten minutes of physical activity outside can have huge benefits for your health, mood and mental well-being. We partnered with Mental Health America to share some easy ways to make it a part of your routine.
Meet the Bowman Family. Family of four embark on the ultimate family road trip for 18 months. Visited all 59 U.S. National Parks.
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.
L.L.Bean Launches Initiative to Help Make the Most of Summer, with L.L.Bean Backyard Campsite and Rideshare with Uber.
L.L.Bean employee Nicole R. never considered herself outdoorsy growing up, especially when she didnt see many people who looked like her spending time outside. When she finally decided to take a big step outdoors, it took her farther than she could have imagined.
