Customers overwhelmingly praise the exceptional insect protection, with many reporting zero tick or mosquito bites in high-risk environments and crediting the technology with preventing Lyme disease exposure. Reviewers consistently describe the garments as soft, stretchy, and comfortable enough for all-day wear and casual lounging. The durable construction, functional pockets, and neutral colors receive strong approval. A few customers note the fabric feels too warm in hot weather, some mention fit runs large in certain areas, and several report occasional seam fraying from plant debris. Overall, most consider the protection and comfort worthwhile despite minor drawbacks.
Bought these after Bahamas trip when I suffered hundreds of mosquito bites--having the trifecta of medications making my blood so desirable to mosquitoes: blood thinner, high pres
Response from L.L.Bean
July 29, 2026
By Customer service team
Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry the leggings didn't protect you from biting insects. You may return or exchange within 1 year with proof of purchase. A member of our team will be reaching out to you soon.
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★★★★★★★★★★
July 9, 2026
Short and wide
Weight: 130-140 lbs
Height: 5'6"
Size Purchased: Large
Fit: A little large
Used for: Camping
I normally wear a large in leggings and yoga pants so I ordered a large. They fit but are quite loose. Also they are very short. Since these are insect shield, I would prefer longe
JNGO
Carbondale, Il
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★★★★★★★★★★
June 29, 2026
Very Happy with This Purchase
Weight: 130-140 lbs
Height: 5'6"
Size Purchased: Small
Fit: True to size
Used for: Cycling, Relaxing, Fishing, Hiking
I bought these leggings to wear on a trip to Alaska-- home of 17 trillion mosquitos. These leggings did not disappoint! Insects avoided me on a fishing trip, e-biking, and hikin
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★★★★★★★★★★
June 24, 2026
Pant so have some gret features - the pockets
Weight: 120-130 lbs
Height: 5'6"
Size Purchased: Small
Fit: True to size
Used for: Casual or Every Day
These pants stretch out as you wear them and become a bit baggy, esp at the crotch.
suebee
Virginia
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★★★★★★★★★★
May 28, 2026
Thankful
Weight: 160-170 lbs
Height: 5'6"
Size Purchased: Large
Fit: True to size
Used for: Casual or Every Day
A friend told me I could purchase insect shield pro clothing from LLBean. I ordered right immediately. I feel much more protected from ticks. Before having insect shield pro clo
Heather K
Pennsylvania
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★★★★★★★★★★
May 13, 2026
No ticks
Fit: True to size
No ticks so far in central NY. Soft and very stretchy
Sian
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May 2, 2026
Might as well wear regular pants
Height: 5'7"
Size Purchased: 2X
Fit: True to size
Used for: Cycling, Casual or Every Day, Yoga, Camping, Hiking
I live in Wisconsin. This is a photo of the first day I wore these insectashield pants. This was the third tick I picked off.
Response from L.L.Bean
May 5, 2026
By Customer service team
Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry the pants were not as expected. You may return or exchange within 1 year with proof of purchase. A member of our team will be reaching out to you.
Julesrulz
Wisconsin
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★★★★★★★★★★
April 23, 2026
Don't wear these.
Weight: 110-120 lbs
Height: 5'6"
Size Purchased: X-Small
Fit: True to size
Used for: Casual or Every Day, Hiking
I broke out in horrible hives after wearing these the first time. Yes, I washed them first. But - No insect bites.
MMC 2026
Maryland
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★★★★★★★★★★
April 19, 2026
I Enjoy the Outdoors More!
Fit: True to size
So glad to have these in black! I still find ticks but WAY fewer of them. I’m a believer.
Trix
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★★★★★★★★★★
March 14, 2026
Even Better Than I Hoped!
Weight: 280-290 lbs
Height: 5'4"
Size Purchased: 3X
Fit: True to size
Used for: Hiking
Performed exactly as claimed and fit perfectly. I spent a week in SW Florida where I normally get eaten alive by no-seems. Not a single bite while wearing my LLBean No Fly Zone clo
CAW1020
Chicago, IL
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★★★★★★★★★★
August 28, 2025
Great hiking pants
Weight: 190-200 lbs
Height: 5'10"
Size Purchased: Large
Fit: True to size
Used for: Hiking
I’m 5’10; 190lbs, Size large fits perfectly. I bought these for hiking in the woods and my concern about ticks. They are comfortable and are not too hot when the temperature is i
Senior hiker
Western Catskill’s NY
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★★★★★★★★★★
August 23, 2025
Perfect for mowing at dusk
Weight: 130-140 lbs
Height: 4'11" and under
Size Purchased: X-Large
Fit: True to size
Used for: Casual or Every Day
I bought the pants and the hoodie and love them both. I need to mow later in the day and was worried about mosquitoes at that time of day. But I have mowed several times and have h
New London, Ct
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★★★★★★★★★★
August 19, 2025
What a great idea! Insect Shield clothing
Weight: 130-140 lbs
Height: 5'4"
Size Purchased: Large
Fit: True to size
Used for: Casual or Every Day, Paddling, Yoga
Comfortable, great quality and love the Insect Shield line of clothing.
Atlanta, GA and Bristol, ME
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★★★★★★★★★★
August 17, 2025
Best Gardening Attire Ever
Weight: 110-120 lbs
Height: 5'7"
Size Purchased: Small
Fit: True to size
Used for: Casual or Every Day
Perfect attire for gardening with biting bugs!
Bought this for my Greenthumbed Bride! The “No Seeums” were eating her up! Insect Shield solved the Problem! Don’t Garden without the
Dr Jim DVM
Normal, IL
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★★★★★★★★★★
August 9, 2025
Very comfortable
Weight: 160-170 lbs
Height: 5'9"
Size Purchased: Large
Fit: True to size
Used for: Camping
These leggings are very comfortable and look great on. I wore them on a camping trip and they did seem to keep the bugs away. I'm 5ft 9in tall weigh 166lb and size large fit very c
Karen
South Carolina
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★★★★★★★★★★
July 15, 2025
Worthwhile investment
Fit: True to size
Fits just right, not too tight, comfy even in heat
Betty Jo
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★★★★★★★★★★
June 7, 2025
Fabric is thick and not breathable
Fit: True to size
Used for: Travel, Relaxing, Casual or Every Day, Paddling, Camping, Hiking
These pants do seem to repel mosquitoes pretty well, but the fabric doesn’t breathe, so in hot or humid weather, these are pretty miserable. They are almost like a light neoprene,
Meredith
Annapolis, Maryland
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★★★★★★★★★★
June 7, 2025
Great Insect Repellant Pants
Weight: 120-130 lbs
Height: 5'0"
Size Purchased: Medium
Fit: True to size
Used for: Relaxing, Casual or Every Day
I love these insect shield pants and shirts! They really help in fighting off mosquitoes. I can not go outside if I don’t have these pants and a insect shield shirt on, or otherw
Bella
Owensboro, KY.
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★★★★★★★★★★
May 31, 2025
Nice, but not for me
Weight: 150-160 lbs
Height: 5'5"
Size Purchased: Medium
Fit: True to size
Used for: Running or Fitness
These tights are fine, but didn't look good on me and I wasn't sure if I ike the fabric.
MA
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★★★★★★★★★★
May 23, 2025
Comfortable and effective
Weight: 130-140 lbs
Height: 5'7"
Size Purchased: Small
Fit: True to size
Used for: Travel, Hiking
I ordered my normal size of SM in these leggings and they fit perfectly. Like another reviewer said, the calf area is a "bit" loose. I have thin legs, so this will probably not b
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