The Maine Guide Shirt is praised for its warmth, comfort, and durability, making it well-suited for outdoor activities. Customers report that the shirt runs large, so they recommend sizing down. Some note that newer versions may be slightly lighter in weight compared to older models. Overall, the shirt is considered an excellent value and a versatile piece that can be worn in various ways.
Used for: Hunting, Casual or Every Day, Snowshoeing
I love the fit and feel of this shirt. It runs a bit big so I ordered it a size smaller than I usually get.
Frenchville Maine
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★★★★★★★★★★
March 22, 2026
Fit: Too large
The fit in the shoulders and sleeve length was fine, but there was a large excess of material in the body. I’m spending $35 in alterations to have the excess material removed so it
Robert
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★★★★★★★★★★
February 4, 2026
wool shirt
Weight: 190-200 lbs
Height: 5'7"
Size Purchased: Medium
Fit: True to size
Used for: Travel, Relaxing, Casual or Every Day, Snowshoeing, Camping, Hiking
usually buy a large, but with this shirt went with a medium, fits great can wear a long sleeve t shirt nicely underneath, which will be necessary, agree with the other reviews this
wool shirt
Upstate NY
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January 9, 2026
guide shirt.
Weight: 190-200 lbs
Height: 5'11"
Size Purchased: Large
Fit: True to size
Used for: Relaxing, Hunting, Fishing, Camping
old school and always a go to. great shirt. use all the time
A A D
adirondacks
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★★★★★★★★★★
January 8, 2026
Great shirt, runs really BIG
Weight: 150-160 lbs
Height: 5'8"
Size Purchased: Small
Fit: Too large
Used for: Relaxing, Casual or Every Day, Camping, Hiking
The color of this shirt is amazing, reminds me of a hunting shirt my dad had when I was a kid. The weight is perfect for what I was looking for and should be great for layering in
Antonio
San Francisco
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★★★★★★★★★★
January 1, 2026
instantaneous heat
Weight: 210-220 lbs
Height: 5'11"
Size Purchased: X-Large
Fit: True to size
Used for: Relaxing, Hunting, Casual or Every Day, Fishing, Camping, Hiking
If you get up in the middle of the night, put this wool shirt on. Just the right amount of open fibers to allow your body vapor to create a robust exothermic reaction: instantaneou
sastrugi
portland oregon
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★★★★★★★★★★
December 23, 2025
excellent service
Weight: 170-180 lbs
Height: 5'11"
Size Purchased: Large
Fit: True to size
Used for: Relaxing
the will be opened for Christmas, but the customer service can't be beat!Everyone I have spoken to has been fantastic, helpful and sometimes funny. It is always a pleasure to shop
Edgecomb, ME
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November 5, 2025
Still going at 40 years!
Height: 5'2"
Size Purchased: Medium
Fit: True to size
My dad bought me this guide shirt for Christmas in 1985 and sent it to me in Amsterdam. This shirt has camped and hiked all over Europe and North America, sailed wooden boats from
Rosie H
Nova Scotia
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October 3, 2025
Very warm. Very big.
Weight: 150-160 lbs
Height: 5'9"
Size Purchased: Medium
Fit: Too large
Used for: Relaxing, Hunting, Casual or Every Day, Snowshoeing, Cross-Country Skiing, Camping, Hiking
This is a tent. I bought a medium, my normal size. The shoulders were about right. However, I could have fit about three of me in the billowy chest, and the sleeves were a full cuf
Paul
New York
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★★★★★★★★★★
February 6, 2025
Poor copies of US made originals.
Weight: 230-240 lbs
Height: 6'4"
Size Purchased: X-Large
Fit: Too large
Used for: Relaxing, Casual or Every Day, Camping
I bought this to add to my other guide shirt. The sizing is all screwed up between the two stitching on the black and red shirt is poor. The material is not as good as the original
Response from L.L.Bean
February 26, 2025
By L.L.Bean Customer Service Team
We’re sorry to hear about your disappointment with the Maine Guide Shirt. We stand behind the products we sell and want our customers to be satisfied with the quality of the items purchased from us. A member of our customer service team will be reaching out to you.
Harry
Saratoga, NY
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★★★★★★★★★★
January 24, 2025
Happily Replaced
Size Purchased: Large
Fit: True to size
This was a gift to replace the same that was worn out. He was happy to get it.
Anne
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January 2, 2025
This is what he wanted
Weight: 190-200 lbs
Height: 6'0"
Fit: A little large
Used for: Casual or Every Day
Great colors. Heavy and wool, just what my husband was looking for. While normally a large, this was returned for a medium. Plenty of room.
Grammie
Green Bay WI
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★★★★★★★★★★
December 22, 2024
Great shirt
Weight: 170-180 lbs
Height: 5'9"
Size Purchased: Medium
Fit: True to size
Used for: Hunting, Casual or Every Day, Hiking
This is a great shirt wish it came in some solid colors and would prefer it to be 100 % wool. Other than that great quality and is really warm
Paul H
Maryland
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December 22, 2024
Nice shirt/jacket
Weight: 210-220 lbs
Height: 5'8"
Size Purchased: X-Large
Fit: A little large
Used for: Casual or Every Day
Nicely made. Works great for shopping with a long sleeve shirt. I have the insulated one that is a little too warm for grocery shopping this one is just right.
Adkwilbur
Adirondack foothills of New York
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★★★★★★★★★★
December 20, 2024
New guide shirt to replace an old favorite.
Weight: 180-190 lbs
Height: 5'10"
Size Purchased: Large
Fit: A little large
Used for: Relaxing, Casual or Every Day, Snowshoeing, Hiking
This was a replacement for one that I’ve had for over 44 years. New one is roomy and of equal quality to my old one. Looking forward to wearing it for many years to come.
Santa
CT
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December 18, 2024
run HUGE - size down
Weight: 170-180 lbs
Height: 5'10"
Size Purchased: Small
Fit: Too large
Bought my husband's usual size - medium. He is 5'11", 170 lbs. The medium was quite large and boxy. Sized down to a small. He enjoys the 85% wool content, more wool than the more e
Chrissy
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★★★★★★★★★★
December 1, 2024
maine guide shirts
Weight: 160-170 lbs
Height: 5'11"
Size Purchased: Large
Fit: True to size
Used for: Casual or Every Day
over the years , these have gotten lighter and not as much wool. Still, they fit well, hold up well, and are warm.
u8xb
OH
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★★★★★★★★★★
October 20, 2024
Weight: 160-170 lbs
Height: 5'10"
Size Purchased: Large
Fit: True to size
Used for: Hunting
the shirt need to be 100 percent wool and not 85 percent also more colors.
earth tones
bowhunter
middlrfield,ohio
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★★★★★★★★★★
July 20, 2024
Maine Guide Shirt -mainly.
Fit: True to size
Nice blue color. Fits well with some room for layering. Size large - I’m 6’2” 200 lb. Haven’t worn it yet as temps are in the 90’s.
NormF
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June 3, 2024
Long, but otherwise great
Fit: True to size
Material great. Fit as expected, with room for layers beneath. Just one qualm, For me 5’11” 210
it’s too long to tuck in. Otherwise everything I was looking for.
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