Customer Reviews L.L.Bean Ultralight 850 Down Hooded Coat

I spent quite a bit of time trying to find the perfect long down jacket. I tried on a handful of different brands and they either were too puffy or too thin, leaked feathers, or were not warm enough. Then I found this one and lemme tell you it is PERFECT! It is my first LL Bean jacket and I am sold. It's not too bulky, it weighs nothing, and is still very warm. I generally wear a light sweater under it and am good, but I could fit another jacket or fleece if I needed more warmth. I am usually a medium in jackets, but the fit of this jacket is a bit off- I ended up exchanging the medium I ordered for a small. It's a little tight in my shoulders, but overall a better fit than the M. It hit a little above my knees and is a flattering fit, there's room for layers but it is not baggy. The material seems durable, but I will be avoiding walking through the forest with it based on other reviews of it ripping. This jacket has been perfect for the cold Utah winter so far and makes me happy to bundle up in it and go outside!

It is SO light and SO comfortable and still warm. It is exactly what I was looking for. It is definitely popular! I had to put an identifying pin in the lapel so it doesn't walk home with someone else

Very light weight, warm, and comfortable. Excellent craftsmanship. It was nice to be able to visit our local Bean store and try on this coat. I determined that I needed a petite size which I ordered. The plum color is nice, but I wish brighter colors were offered in these longer down coats...it really would be a safety factor when we wear these coats in foul weather.

The winters seem to be getting longer and colder, and I had a down sweater that just wasn't doing it for me, so I bought this. It's great! I love the hood, the fact that it's lightweight, and WARM, but I also love the length and the feminine shape. The zippered pockets ate a good thing as well, especially the inside one. Great purchase.

bought for a Christmas gift

Love the way this coat shapes my body. Wear it every day to walk the dog on cold mornings !! So warm yet stylish !!

I read the reviews and this was exactly what I was looking for. I haven't worn anything else since I bought it a month ago. I wanted something to wear to late fall/early spring kids' sports events, to walk my dogs in during the NE winters, and for an upcoming trip. It is sooo comfy, feels so light, really is water resistant, blocks the wind, and has great pockets. I also love the tapered look. It is also long enough to keep my legs warm from the wind, buffer the cold bleachers, and wear with longer sweaters/tops that other jackets didn't cover. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE IT!

I have had this coat for a month and I am very happy with it. It is extremely light but very warm. I have been wearing it to walk on the beach early in the morning and it really protects me from the wind. I highly recommend it.

I absolutely love this coat, it's light yet very well insulated and the length hits me just about the knees. The sizing in the coats is way off, I'm normally a small in coats in other brands but had to purchase a petite xs in this coat to get the right fit and still have coat to wear a thicker sweater underneath. Overall, I'm very pleased with this purchase just need to figure out the right size!

Very light weight but keeps you warm.

I have the jacket loved it went through The Whole winter with it now got the three quarter one love it wish it was waterproof

Great coat and I am picky. Light, packable, warm and comfortable. Material almost stretches as you move. I got the plum. I bought large which was ok but returned for medium regular. Perfect.

I live in Houston, TX. This coat is perfect fornhere keeps me very warm for typical winters here. My job means travel, this coat is perfect for that. It weighs nothing and packs easily, squishing down to. I thing in a suitcase, or I can stuff it into its stuff pocket and shrink it for easy carry. It fits me well with ease of movement in my arms. The hood holds itself up nicely. On windy cold days, I add a knit cap for ear protection. Plum color goes with everything.

I wore this coat on a trip to France last week. It was just the right weight to keep me warm and dry during cool, sometimes rainy weather. I originally thought it would be too long since I am so short, but it was just the right coverage for the cool, breezy weather. I just wore a lightweight sweater under it. I got the Navy since I didn't want another black coat.

I have the coat in a petite medium. Very comfortable. If you want to wear a layer under it would need to order up a size. I can wear a fleece under but it is a little snug. It is warm but in extremely cold would need a fleece under. Very happy with the purchase.

Awesome jacket!

I wanted a mid-length winter coat and had looked at many. The Ultralight 850 down coat caught my eye immediately because it was lightweight, not bulky and very warm; perfect for winters in Maine! It is stylish, fits perfectly and is made well. I purchased this coat in ash heather and love it. Definitely a great coat!

I have worn this coat 2 or 3 times now since the weather has gotten cooler. It is warm and comfortable for cool days in the 40's. I plan to take this coat on vacation this winter since it will not take up much room in my suitcase.

In early November, I'm looking forward to a cold Illinois winter. Then I can see how warm it really keeps me! But I wore it yesterday on a very blustery, half rainy walk, and was very comfortable.

I just got this coat in Mariner Blue - gorgeous color. I am 5'8" and 145 pounds. I have long legs and arms. I was really worried the sleeves would not be long enough. They are! They rest at the very bottom part of my wrist just above the thumb. Usually sleeves are too short!. The length is perfect! This coat stops just about 5 inches above my knee. Perfect coat! Now in Colorado the wind and weather can get to 0 so that will be the test. Rainy off and on today - when I have been outside, light rain - the coat shell is dry! The temp is about 40 degrees. I normally wear an 8 - 10 in all clothes and this medium coat is large enough for me to wear a bulky sweater and a long sleeve tee shirt under it. Very warm even in the cold wind! The fit is perfect - zipped all the way up. Hood is perfect - very cold wind a short while ago walking the dogs. I put the hood up and warm! I highly recommend this coat!

I adore this coat. I bought it several years back, when it wasn't available in Women's sizes and didn't have a hood, hoping it might fit me. It didn't, but I kept it in my closet to inspire myself to slim down. This spring and summer I was quite sick and lost a lot of weight, so I finally get to wear this fabulous coat, the best winter coat ever. It's a pleasure to put on and to wear. I've always worn wool or other heavier coats, and this one is a revelation. I've worn it for about 3 weeks now, and took it on a trip in its pouch. I love the Dark Plum colour, the strong double zipper, the knee length, and I look forward to testing it in the rain tomorrow. I only wish it had a hood! It's worth every penny. Thank you LL Bean!

Was looking for a replacement for my old winter jacket that has seen better days. This jacket was perfect. I had ordered both a missy and petite small and kept the petite. I have trouble finding coats that fit my larger chest (32DD) and this works great plus I have room for a sweater or mid layer underneath. Super lightweight but totally warm. Love that it stows away into its own pocket, so will be great for traveling. Love the elastic wristbands to keep out cold and the hood will be handy. Great product at a great price!

This coat is great to wear. I know I will need to add some lightweight layers on colder days - that is easy to do. I have one of the LLBean regular down coats also - this coat less bulky so easier when driving. Having the two-way zipper and hood are bonuses. The length great for walking - keeping my upper legs warm on the cooler days compared to a jacket.

The coat is wonderful so far. I used it recently in New York when it was coldish and windy. It was comfortably warm and stuffed into my suitcase easily when I didn't need it.

Purchased for an October trip to Iceland and coat performed as advertised. Packed great in my carry on bag, warm, windproof, lightweight, and nice looking. And it will be great for the rest of the cool season back home.