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

The coat is light weight and warm. Love the color. I would have given five stars if there were cuffs in the sleeves. Overall I'm pleased with the purchase.

I ordered this for my daughter who needed a good, warm coat for time spent outdoors with her two young boys in our northern Illinois winter weather. The coat is very attractive, and the color was gorgeous. However, it fit a little tight across her shoulders and she really couldn't have that if she was playing outdoors with her kids. But mostly, the coat was not as warm as she wanted. The coat itself is so very lightweight that you instantly think it can't possibly be warm enough. But with modern-day fill and lining, who knows? Some reviewers said it was nice and warm and others said not as warm as they would like. Plus, my daughter doesn't really like to layer; she just wants a good, warm coat and she didn't feel this was it. Reluctantly, we sent it back.

Beautiful, comfortable coat that isn't heavy to wear. You can drive around town without getting overheated in the car during winter months yet still have the coverage and warmth you want when outside on a cold day. Would need a warmer option to combat below freezing or windy conditions.

I like my 3/4 length Ultralight 850 hooded coat, however, I have an 850 jacket that is 5 years old and I think it is warmer than the new coat. The down in the jacket is a little thicker. We've had a couple of cold days and I needed to dress warmer under the coat than if I were wearing the jacket. Quality everywhere is declining, I had hoped that wouldn't be the case at L L Bean, but it appears it is.

gave as a gift...coat is good except for the hood doesn't fit like it should.

Very warm yet light weight! Nice fit, especially for a winter coat. But, the pockets have a material that feel abrasive against my hands and the length is shorter than I would have liked. But, I knew both of those things when I still chose to buy it.

Love that this coat is lightweight, easy to move around in, and incredibly warm. I've worn it with and without a sweater underneath and was warm in 40 degree winter weather. Perfect for outdoor dining in winter. My one concern is occassionslly feathers poke out and escape the coat. I worry if overtime this will lead to noticeable holes. Overall, I am very happy with this attractive fitting and warm coat

Wish it had a detachable hood and that the lining (especially around the neck) was the same color as the coat.

This coat is warm and lightweight, exactly what I wanted. It is true to the sizing also. The only thing I could wish for is a bit more style or shaping. It looks boxy on me.

Great length and seems warm enough for activities. The material is so thin that a simple snag results in a nasty "corner" after one week of ownership!

Not as warm as I had hoped but I do like that it's not bulky.

Very sissified with this coat. I wish there was a nice zippered pocket on the inside and also if the hood was adjustable at the back of the hood

It's warm and comfortable. Size runs a little big.

I was very lucky to get this coat in a discontinued color, Olive Green, at a seriously discounted price. I have 2 greyhounds and walk them three times a day - even in the coldest weather. This coat would have been worth full retail. I am warm in windy cold weather, I am protected from a rain for a short time. The hood can be pulled tight for complete protection and it is so warm I can walk the girls even in my PJs. I love the light weight compared to my "storm coat" from Craghoppers. I would caution buyers however to avoid walking in brambly woods with this coat as the lightness requires a rather fragile outer material.

The coat is good but tough to present as a gift when you can't get a box. Bean shouldn't hide behind "supply chain" problems and being environmental friendly. You're based in Maine the most densely populated tree state!

This coat looks great on. It is slightly fitted rather than straight so looks nice on. It's warm in 30 degrees but haven't worn it in lower temps. It's lightweight so great for travel. I bought an xs and it's roomy enough for sweaters underneath.

Very thin and lightweight, which is great. If it had snaps or some form of quick closure it would have been a keeper. It was too long for me to mess with the zippers. It does have a bottom up zipper which is convenient but not enough. I ended up getting the shorter version which works better for me. If you want a longer jacket this one is lovely.

I love this coat! I have been looking for a down coat to replace my 15 year old puffy down coat! The new coat is so light weight but as warm as my puffer coat. However, I generally layer with a turtle neck long sleeved t shirt and a light weight fleece. I like the longer length and the blue color is beautiful. It's also really flattering because there's no more bulk!!

I wanted something flattering and lightweight but very warm for midwest winter (I am also just a cold person) it is all those things. I feel though for the price the outside fabric should not let the little down feathers poke out. I love the length and the shape. Down coats usually look so frumpy and this has a nice feminine shape.

I needed a new lightweight coat to keep me warm but not feel over heated when out running errands. The coat runs a bit big but i use a fleece sweater underneath to keep me cozy on brisk days. Only complaint is that the feathers are starting to come out and I've only worn the coat less than 20 times.

We exchanged the first coat that we bought because some of the down was coming out at the seams. The new coat is holding up well. It's stylish, light and warm. I'm very satisfied with it and gladly recommend it to friends v

It's nice and comfortable but it's thinner than my old llbean one which does not have hood.

Nice down coat. The fit is perfect! I was disappointed that there are no labels or monogramming anywhere identifying it as an LLBean product. Also no "850 Down" label anywhere. Come on, for $260 you can do better than that!

I decided to order the XL size as I want to be able to wear this coat with a heavy sweater underneath. I normally wear a L. I live in Northern Michigan, and it gets quite cold in the winter. The coat is roomy and comfortable. I am disappointed as the zipper was stuck when I took the coat out of its package. It is a challenge every single time I zip my coat. I hope the fabric around the zipper will be able to handle the tug of war. Surprising considering this is not an inexpensive coat.

I bought this on sale in the green and I am surprised how much I really like it! It's light as a feather and fits into its own stow away pouch. The length is perfect - I am done with short coats in the winter! My arms did get a bit chilled when I wore only a light shirt under it. It's definitely not warm enough without under layers if you are to be outdoors very long. The fabric seems a bit fragile. I had to trim threads off the stuck zipper, which is also a bit of a struggle to hook and get gliding (I'm used to a coat that snaps). I wanted a coat to zip in and out of the car on my shopping trips and I am very happy with this purchase for that reason!