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Hiking Footwear Buying Guide
Your guide to discovering the perfect hiker for your next adventure from park to peak or anywhere in between.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
How to Choose a Pair of Walking Shoes
Well show you how to choose the right shoes for comfortable walks and casual hikes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Gifts to Bring Your Family Together This Winter
Our top picks for the gifts that will have your family making great memories together outside.
Bean Boot Quality
L.L. Bean is rebuilding Bean Boots. Commitment to sustainability.
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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
How to Put On Snowshoes
Our snow-it-all, Mackenzie, shares five simple steps to get you ready for your next snowshoe adventure.
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.
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.
Melody Forsyth
Melody Forsyth, outdoor lover, down syndrome activist and power mom.
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.
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.
Get Started Upland Hunting
Upland hunting is a challenging, active and rewarding way to spend time outside. L.L.Bean helps you get started.
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.
Get Started Deer Hunting
Deer are the most popular hunting quarry in the United States. These numbers also make deer the perfect choice for the beginning big game hunter. There are just a few things you need to ensure your success.
What to Wear Hiking
Learn how to dress for hiking in any weather plus four important DOs and DONTs for any hiking outfit.
How to Size Snowshoes
Mackenzie shows you how to size snowshoes for the different conditions you might experience out there this winter.
Hike it Baby: Finding a Relationship with Nature
Hike it Baby dad and board member Mauricio Valadrian shares his story of finding a relationship with nature as a young single parent.
Newsroom: Outdoor Discovery Programs's Adventure Travel Trips, June 2017
L.L.Bean Outdoor Discovery Schools Announce Adventure Travel Trips for 2017.
How to Use a Map & Compass
With a good compass, a little practice, and some basic navigational know-how, you won't need a GPS to find your way in the wilderness. Well point you in the right direction!
How to Choose a Hiking Pack
Everything you need to know to pick the right pack for your day hike or backpacking trip.