The Maine Mountain Parka is an exceptionally warm and durable winter coat that provides excellent protection against the elements. Customers praise its high-quality construction, waterproof and windproof fabric, and generous insulation that keeps them toasty warm even in the harshest winter conditions. The coat features practical design elements like a removable faux fur-trimmed hood, adjustable waist tabs, and deep pockets, though some find the hand-warmer pockets awkwardly placed. The heavy-duty zipper, while sturdy, can be tricky to operate initially. Overall, the coat is widely regarded as an excellent choice for cold weather wear due to its exceptional warmth, quality, and versatility.
I bought this coat thinking the LLBean products are durable. This coat definitely keeps me warm with upstate NY winter weather, especially this year. It is heavy (but I know that).
Breng
NY
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March 30, 2026
Zipper is a huge issue
Weight: 160-170 lbs
Height: 5'3"
Size Purchased: Large
Used for: Casual or Every Day
I love the warmth of the coat and the fact that it’s windproof but I have a very difficult time with the zipper. It takes a minimum of 3 tries usually more to get the coat to zip.
Response from L.L.Bean
April 1, 2026
By L.L. Bean Customer Service Team
We're sorry to hear the zipper hasn't held up as expected. A member of our team will reach out to offer assistance.
NJF1121
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March 8, 2026
Super Warm... Tricky Zipper
Weight: 150-160 lbs
Height: 5'6"
Size Purchased: Large
Used for: Casual or Every Day
Super warm and comfy! My only complaint is that the zipper can be a bit temperamental. If you don't line up the zipper parts 'just so' it sticks and won't close. It often takes 4-5
AmyRB
Ohio
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March 3, 2026
Warm and stylish!
Height: 5'0"
Size Purchased: X-Small
Weight: 100-110 lbs
I love this parka, but I really wish they would include Petite XXS. I'm 5'0, 110 pounds and the XS is a bit large on me. I may still keep it because it is really warm and I like th
Mardou
Upstate NY
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March 3, 2026
Zipper Stinks
As many other reviews said, great coat with terrible zipper
Sdwksdwk
New York NY
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February 28, 2026
Mountain Parka the best for Alaska's weather!
Weight: 130-140 lbs
Height: 5'5"
Size Purchased: Small
Used for: Hiking
Love this parka! I cannot believe that I waited so long to purchase this!!! It has been -40F in Fairbanks and this has kept me nice and warm.
Nikki
Fairbanks AK
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February 27, 2026
Excellent Parka
Weight: 160-170 lbs
Height: 5'4"
Size Purchased: X-Large
Used for: Casual or Every Day
An excellent parka, very warm and comfortable, yet not bulky or heavy.
jrsiii50
Middletown, DE
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February 25, 2026
Super warm, nice weight, great pockets!
Weight: 140-150 lbs
Height: 5'3"
Size Purchased: Medium
Used for: Travel, Casual or Every Day, Snowshoeing, Camping, Hiking
This is a beautiful warm coat with the best pockets! I love the pockets! There a couple of inside pockets to hold your phone and wallet. The front pockets have a side entry and a t
Mario and me
Fulton, MD
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February 18, 2026
Main Mountain coat a winner for winter!
Weight: 110-120 lbs
Height: 5'2"
Size Purchased: Large
Used for: Travel, Relaxing, Casual or Every Day
This is my 2nd main mountain coat, I love them. Wears well, warm fit and appearance great. The zipper can be a problem but overlooked in warmth. Both times I picked the red col
Ellie
Eastern Oregon
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February 17, 2026
great coat!!
Weight: 120-130 lbs
Height: 5'9"
Size Purchased: Small
Used for: Travel, Casual or Every Day, Snowshoeing
I was a little hesitant before purchasing due to all the negative comments about the zipper. However, I went ahead and purchased and am very glad I did. The zipper is actually a no
Robin_MT
NW Montana
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February 16, 2026
Hard to zip.
Love love love everything but zipping is difficult.
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February 7, 2026
Super cozy!
Weight: 140-150 lbs
Height: 5'3"
Size Purchased: Large
I got this coat in November and it’s been serving me well through an unusually cold new england winter. I bought it specifically for birding, which means standing still/walking slo
EmJay
Boston, MA
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February 7, 2026
Warm Warm Warm
Weight: 140-150 lbs
Height: 5'6"
Size Purchased: Medium
Used for: Casual or Every Day
Bought this coat at Christmas for my wife for those extra cold winter days. Well, good thing because we've had plenty of them this year. It's her new favorite coat. Lot's of warm p
Central New York
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February 4, 2026
Best purchase!
Weight: 140-150 lbs
Height: 5'6"
Size Purchased: Small
Used for: Casual or Every Day
I bought this coat before the cold set in in Massachusetts. It is the best coat I’ve ever owned. I walk my dog in it and I’ve been to all the Patriots home games and have never bee
McDebi
Quincy, MA
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★★★★★★★★★★
February 3, 2026
Warmest coat I’ve ever owned!
Weight: 120-130 lbs
Height: 5'4"
Size Purchased: Small
Used for: Travel, Casual or Every Day
My husband bought me this coat for a gift this winter. I have lived in Massachusetts for 50 years and I’ve had many coats, but this is the warmest coat I’ve ever owned. The winters
Warm in Massachusetts
Massachusetts
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★★★★★★★★★★
February 2, 2026
Great Jacket, Annoying Zipper
Height: 5'9"
Size Purchased: X-Large
Weight: 200-210 lbs
My husband gifted me this jacket for Christmas, living in Massachusetts, its definitely the warmest jacket I've ever had. The zipper is annoying though, we almost returned it think
Grazgal
Massachusetts
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February 1, 2026
Love this jacket
Weight: 110-120 lbs
Height: 5'3"
Size Purchased: Small
Used for: Casual or Every Day
With this Massachusetts winter being cold, snowy and windy, this coat is great! It took me awhile to decide to spend this much money but it's worth every penny. It's warm, the le
Jake
Western Massachusetts
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January 29, 2026
Bad zipper
Weight: 150-160 lbs
Height: 5'4"
Size Purchased: 2X
Used for: Casual or Every Day, Camping, Hiking
This is the greatest parka ever, if you can zip it! I had to button only to go out -10°
Pajama girl
CT
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January 28, 2026
Zipper is driving me crazy!!!
Height: 5'3"
Size Purchased: Large
Weight: 120-130 lbs
This is perhaps the highest quality parka that I have ever owned! As I write this, it is -4 outside. I have a small farm, so it is imperative that I do my morning chores! This morn
marie
Finleyville pa
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January 28, 2026
Incredibly warm but that zipper…
Height: 5'8"
Size Purchased: Medium
Weight: 150-160 lbs
Needed a new parka for the worst of winter. As far as warmth and wind proof, this is an excellent parka. All the comments about the zipper, however, are not jokes. It’s pretty awfu
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