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

I bought this coat with hesitation as I'd read mixed reviews. I live in frigid MI and doubted how, especially after taking the coat out of the packaging, something so extremely thin with what seemed hardly any fill, could possibly keep me warm at all!?? Well, people, it does! I wore it all winter long! It kept me toasty, and i get cold VERY easily. I use this for daily walks and mostly running around town. Perfect for what i bought it for and stands up to tough MI winters, not to mention it's beautiful!

I disagree with the reviewers who say that this coat is not warm enough for zero degrees at a standstill. You have to wear layers underneath -this is the assumption that is made by the manufacturer. I think there are plenty of people out there in tee shirts and this coat who are critical of the warmth ratings because they expect that this coat should be warm enough for the arctic..I also feel that a bit of feather peaking out happens to all down coats..If you're going to go tearing through the bushes don't expect to make it to the board meeting without feathers poking out.Better buy two:(one for work) and (one for whatever else you do outside). I'd like to see some new colors-love my blue one though.

What a find! Packs up small, is virtually weightless, water repellant, and snuggly. The hood is spacious (and adjustable) and warm. I just took it on a trip to Iceland (the small size helped me to pack everything for my trip into 1 small piece of carryon luggage) where temps were rainy and in the 40s-50s (degrees F). With proper layering this Coat could easily keep you warm in 30 degree temps. I'm 5'7" 135 lbs and the medium was plenty roomy while wearing 2 shirts beneath it. If you prefer a trim fit, the small would work fine too. The coat washes beautifully. I air dried and put into the dryer with tennis balls to fluff it up and finish drying it.

I wore this coat all winter, including walking on some very cold days. It is amazingly warm and very lightweight. Love it!

I purchased this coat to wear on a trip to London. Who knew we would encounter the Beast from the East snowstorm while there! The 850 kept me warm and dry while we tromped around the snow covered streets and sidewalks of London. (They don't shovel there!) I am so glad I bought this coat!

I researched the different L.L. Bean jacket options before deciding on this coat. I have not been disappointed. It is a light jacket in that it doesn't weigh much, but it does a great job keeping you warm in windy cold temps and it is water repellent. The fit was true to the stated size. I love my coat!

This is my favorite of favorite coats. The fit is perfect in every way. The length provides the weather protection I need. Additionally, it is ideal for casual or dressy occasions. Warm, light-weight, the color is a beautiful navy.

I had ordered this coat in a PS but returned and ordered in a PM. i am 5'1" but have too much of a tummy for the small...medium is perfect. i was looking for a coat that could dress up and down..and this just fits my needs. I noticed that another customer had noted that it would be nice if the exposed linings would also be in black instead of gray.... i agree but it is not a problem. the only other comment i would make, is it would be nice to have a snap or velcro to hold it together when you do not need to be zipped all the way up.... This is a welcome addition to my closet of LLB garments...

I was looking for a coat to get through our very snowy winters in Syracuse. I wanted something lightweight and long but flexible enough to get through lots of shoveling. This coat is perfect! It keeps me warm outside while I work, but isn't too warm for long winter drives (I would always have to take my previous coats off for long drives because I'd get too hot). It's a fantastic workhorse of a coat that still looks stylish. My only complaint is that sometimes the down will poke through the outer layer of the coat and I will shed some feathers.

I'm 5'10" and have long arms and legs. I often have trouble finding coats or jackets with sleeves long enough. This coat is perfect -- the sleeves are just right, and I love the slight elastic cuff which keeps the cold air out. The overall coat length is also good. It hits slightly past mid-thigh, which means extra coverage, and it's not constricting in the car with the two-way zipper. The coat has many nice touches like the internal pocket, an adjustable hood, and a stow pouch. Most importantly, it keeps me toasty warm. I can't forget the best extra -- the lines on this coat are nicely flattering! I'm so happy with my purchase!!

This coat has made my transition to the chilly Northwest Coast so easy! I wear it on birdwatching trips and to walk the dog for half an hour each morning, rain, snow, or sun, and this coat has come through with shining colors! In the bitter wind and cold, it keeps me perfectly warm, and I mean perfectly - I don't get super-heated, just stay comfy. It it starts to rain, I don't worry, cuz it protects me from the rain, too, and I just hang it up on the mud room door when I get back, and it dries beautifully. It protects me against the wind, too. But it's so lightweight, I can hardly feel it, truthfully. When I wear it on a cold and windy rainy morning with my rain pants (also from LL Bean), I'm warm from head to toe. Only my chin gets chilly. When it's not that cold, it's comfortable, too. Love the inside pocket, the 2-way zipper, plus the color and fit couldn't be better. I hate to be so fawning about this coat, but I really am super happy with it because it has made my life here much better in such a practical way. And my husband bought the men's jacket, when he saw how great my coat was, and loves that! Really, it's been perfect from 25' to 50'.

This coat is all it promises to be and is beyond anything I had almost purchased from the mall stores. I wish I had made the switch to it before. It's surprisingly lightweight but with superior warmth.

I was visiting family for Christmas and decided on a whim to buy a warm long coat and I have not regretted this choice! I spent an hour in LL Bean trying on different jackets. This wasn't the warmest but it was a great mix of warm and style. I live in North Dakota where temperatures are often below zero and wind chills are around -30. I can wear this out and about and be plenty warm. On the coldest days, I throw a sweatshirt on underneath but I rarely need the extra warmth. The stowaway feature is great as well. I flew with the jacket and was able to tuck it away into the stow pocket and then into the water bottle pocket on my backpack for the flights and pulled it out to deboard the plane (small airport with outdoor deplane in -30) and I was warm as could be!

I bought this coat with great trepidation not knowing how the ultra light down would be. No Worries! It's a great coat! Fits perfectly, warm and snuggly while I'm wearing it and the bottom of the zipper going up is fantastic! I can drive with it unzipped to my thighs get out of the car and zip it down. I love this coat!

Don't let it fool you. It's super light, but REALLY warm. Helps to layer and make sure the coat is a little on the snug side to keep all the warmth in. Much warmer than it looks. Not as good as my parka, when it's really windy. Have worn it in light drizzle, but it's not best for rain. But it's light & warm which is exactly what I was looking for. LOVE that it comes in petite, as only a couple of brands do. And customer service was fantastic! It went on sale the day it was delivered (significant sale) and they quickly refunded me the difference. First thing I've ever bought at LL Bean and won't be the last!

I thought this coat might be overkill for coastal NC, but with this "wicked" winter it is a perfect coat. Love the hood that I can pop on if rain starts during my daily walk and the non bulky fit. I've never bought a coat without physically trying it on. Knowing Bean's return policy made me confident, but just try to get me to return this-no way! Just read the 850 ultralight is the jacket of the Olympians. Great endorsement

I absolutely love this coat. It is exactly what I was looking for. Down filled, not bulky, perfect length, very warm and stylish. I have it in the blue color and it is so pretty. I live in southern CT and we've been getting some very cold days and I feel warm in it on those days wearing a medium weight shirt underneath. I wear a different winter jacket for the rain and that's fine with me.

I love this coat and am glad I finally purchased it. It is exactly what I wanted. Light but warm and long enough to keep my butt and thighs warm. It flairs a little too much at the bottom for my taste but everything else is great. It has pockets inside that are big enough that I can go out without a purse. I'm 5'5" and weigh 132 lbs. I ordered a size large because I wanted to make sure I could wear it over large hooded sweatshirts. I may have been able to get away with a medium but I like my coats loose.

I pretty much spend the whole winter being cold. I splurged and got myself this coat as "gift". I love it! The color (blue) is perfect. It's hard to find a color that isn't bright but isn't black or gray. The fit is perfect. And true to size. The cut is great too. And I'm WARM!!! The only thing I don't like is the cuffs. They are too narrow. I think a wider cuff would be nicer. But it's just a cuff. :)

This is the warmest and most comfortable coat I have had in a long time! I love how light it is and the length is perfect! The hood adds a lot of warmth as well. I had previously ordered my regular size and it fit perfectly with a light layer underneath. I ended up returning the coat for one size larger so I could easily wear a thick sweater or fleece underneath. There is plenty of extra room now, but I don't mind. I am always toasty when I walk my dog, and when I have recess duty outside with my elementary students! I don't mind the cold weather now that I have his wicked awesome coat!