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Customer Reviews for L.L.Bean Men's Wind Challenger Stretch Down Jacket With DownTek 650-Fill And Hood
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The jacket is well-insulated, wind-resistant, and comfortable, with useful features like pit zips and an adjustable hood. However, some users found the hood oversized, the zippers small and difficult to use, and had concerns about the jacket's long-term durability. Despite these minor issues, most reviewers were satisfied with the jacket's performance in cold, windy weather and would recommend it, advising to order a size up.
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March 31, 2026
Very warm, very comfortable!
I love this coat! Truly the warmest coat I've ever worn and the most comfortable. No bulk, no stiff outer shell to get in your way or ruin your comfort. Plenty of zippered pockets
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March 24, 2026
Great parker
Weight: 240-250 lbs
Height: 5'9"
Size Purchased: XXX-Large
Used for: Travel
I bought this about a month ago, and I am so happy I did.
70-25 Yellowstone Boulevard, Apt 21Y
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March 3, 2026
Sipper issue
Sipper jams frequently. Coat is fine but the sipper gets jam. I’m not impressed by the quality of the product.
Response from L.L.Bean
March 5, 2026
By L.L.Bean Customer Service Team
We're sorry to hear the zipper on your Wind Challenger Down Jacket is not performing as expected. A member of our team will be reaching out shortly to assist.
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January 30, 2026
The hood is for astronauts
Weight: 180-190 lbs
Height: 5'11"
Size Purchased: Medium
Used for: Downhill Skiing
The hood on this jacket is so big you could fit an astronaut inside of it. It's just too big for everyday use. I would recommend the jacket for skiers or snowboarders but if you're
Providence
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January 19, 2026
Very nice, but still too warm for me at 14F.
Weight: 260-270 lbs
Height: 6'3"
Size Purchased: XX-Large
Used for: Travel, Hunting, Downhill Skiing, Snowshoeing, Camping, Hiking
This is my first 'puffy' down jacket. They say it is healthy to be honest. So to be honest, I'm not that healthy. As a man with a bit of 'insulation', I wind up hand carrying pa
Central Illinois
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January 4, 2026
Perfect winter coat
Used for: Travel, Casual or Every Day
Perfect winter coat, while I mainly wear this to and from work and to briefly walk the dog, this would also be great for extended time outside. The hood is amazing, pit zips help y
Near Lake Ontario’s Lake Effect Zone
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December 19, 2025
Nice coat, huge hood.
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 150-160 lbs
Size Purchased: Medium
Seems like a nice coat and the fit is great, but the hood is gigantic. Without a helmet on, the hood covers my entire face and touches my chin.
Pennsylvania
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December 19, 2025
Freeport Maine experience
Six family members went shopping at LLBean in Freeport on Thanksgiving day with a check from my mother to purchase Christmas presents for everyone. Not only do we now have items fr
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November 19, 2025
Very warm, light coat!
Weight: 180-190 lbs
Height: 5'10"
Size Purchased: Large
Used for: Casual or Every Day
I’m very pleased, this is a warm and comfortable coat. It’s really lightweight considering its protection. I’m about 5’10, 180lbs. and a large seems great with layers. The lengt
Silver lake Township, PA
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November 12, 2025
Enormous hood
Weight: 160-170 lbs
Height: 5'7"
Size Purchased: Medium
Used for: Travel, Casual or Every Day
I had high hopes for this jacket, after learning a bit about the construction of the baffle, the outer material. What I did not anticipate was how obtrusive is the enormous hood.
Response from L.L.Bean
November 15, 2025
By Customer Service
We really appreciate you sharing that feedback with us. We are sorry that the jacket didn't work for you. One of our customer service representatives will reach out to you soon.
Providence, RI
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July 18, 2025
My purchase
Weight: 190-200 lbs
Height: 6'3"
Size Purchased: Large
Used for: Casual or Every Day
All is well with the fit ..looks great on!The true test will be on a cold day this coming winter.Keep you posted.
Massapequa ny
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June 4, 2025
Men’s Wind challenger
Great fit, not too bulky. Love the color!I would definitely recommend this to a friend
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April 26, 2025
Stay Warm and Comfortable
Size Purchased: Large
Favorite ‘below 30 and windy” jacket. I’m a Large and this fits perfectly.
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April 16, 2025
Hood is way too big but otherwise a good jacket
Weight: 160-170 lbs
Height: 5'6"
Size Purchased: Medium
Used for: Travel, Relaxing, Casual or Every Day
This is a very warm jacket, great stretch fabric and two way zipper. My only complaint is that the hood is too big - you can cinch it down but it makes it cumbersome and uncomforta
Syracuse NY
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March 30, 2025
Warm and lightweight
My husband loves this jacket. It’s warm and lightweight. He can wear over a suit
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March 10, 2025
Wind Challenger-is it worth it??
Weight: 150-160 lbs
Height: 5'10"
Size Purchased: Large
Used for: Travel, Relaxing, Casual or Every Day
Bar none-the lightest, airiest, most comfortable, waterproof Jacket I have EVER worn. I was a bit skeptical about the price at first, but, I bit the big one and took the plunge. I
Plattsburgh, NY
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February 25, 2025
Runs One Size Too Small
Weight: 200-210 lbs
Used for: Casual or Every Day
This is a great jacket. It’s warm without being bulky. I gave it 4 stars because I had to return the first jacket, which was the size I always order all shirts and jackets from LLB
Texas
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February 24, 2025
Decent jacket - not perfect
Weight: 270-280 lbs
Height: 6'2"
Size Purchased: XX-Large
Used for: Travel, Casual or Every Day, Camping
I bought this jacket for myself and want to love it, but I just can't. It's nice enough that I'm going to keep (not return it) it, but not nice enough that I would recommend it to
Maryland
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February 24, 2025
Wind Challenger Stretch Down Jacket
Weight: 110-120 lbs
Height: 5'2"
Size Purchased: Medium
Used for: Casual or Every Day
Great fit! Really cuts the wind gusts! Recycled nylon lining fabric is flimsy.
Brooklyn NY
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February 24, 2025
Really nice down tech, let down by the details
Height: 6'5" and up
Weight: 150-160 lbs
Size Purchased: Medium
I recently took this on a three week trip ranging from light rain, full sun, heavy snowfall. In the end, I feel like it doesn't live up to the pricepoint.
The good:
- Comfortable
Portland, OR
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