Customer Reviews L.L.Bean Rugged Ridge Parka

Fits perfectly! I love the length--sleeves and body. Not bulky but super warm. A great find!

This is warm and convenient. I like the pockets, the hood and the way I can narrow it around my face. I have not worn it enough times to offer a serious review, but initially it is what I expected.

My husband picked this coat as his birthday present. He likes it very much and it will keep him warm this winter. Nice looking without being flashy.

I've only warn it once but it is comfortable and warm. It looks well built and I look forward to trying it out in the rain to see it's waterproofing ability.

Purchased for my 13 year old grandson who rides bicycle and runs cross country. He was thrilled that he could run and ride in the rain and not get wet.

I won't need another jacket until I need to take out a second mortgagewhich means hopefully never.

This coat is nice and warm. I'm very happy with it.

Great fit Outstanding customer service. I explained this was for my grandson who was experiencing his first cold weather( He is from South Fl). I was told it would take 5 days. It arrived in 2 days. I have been a LL Bean customer for many years and I have introduced my grandson to You. Thanks again

Its a cold, windy , rainy go to coat, light weight, warm , great pocket design . Would be great ski coat.

Great warm jacket. The double zipper is very useful while driving.

Great lightweight winter coat. Love the dark red color. I'm 6 foot, 195 pounds, the Tall Large is perfect.

I had a winter coat with storm zippers which I now detest and therefore, the order for this coat. This coat has a standard zipper which is terrific. The coat fits to size when wearing a couple of shirts underneath. We have not received snow, but am sure the coat will do fine. Love the storm cuffs and Velcro to seal out the cold. Having an insulated hood NOT made for a ski helmet is great too. Because it is true that we are all walking around with ski helmets even while at home or out for a meal. Nice job Beansters!

Well made. Longer for better coverage for cold winter days. Hood that can be used to help cut the wind.

I have been wearing this model for quite a few years. They used to last several years, the front zipper. Now days, like everything else, they are not made to last that long, so we will buy another unit. Seems the local repair shops want $50-60 area to sew in a new zipper, and can put a heavier duty zipper in if they can find. Is what I do. Sometimes fix and sometimes buy another, and have had more than a dozen. Too many, even what are called parkas, are too short of length. To be warmer, the jacket/parka MUST go to near mid-thigh area. This jacket provides that, and I do always get the tall size, which makes a difference of about two inches longer. All the pockets are larger on this model. Too many jackets have too small of pockets to be of much value. I have stayed dry in this jacket during moderate precip of rain and snow. Much of my outdoor, all-weather activity involves being horseback. The longer sleeves provide enough extra length to help keep most of the weather from getting inside my gloves/mittens. Overall, I really like this jacket/parka. As said prior, the front main zipper is the only weak point. Needs to be much more heavy duty.

I BOUGHT MY FIRST ONE OF THESE AT LEAST 8 YEARS AGO...I'VE ALWAYS TOLD MY TWO SONS , WHEN EVER YOU FIND SOMETHING YOU REALLY LIKE BUY TWO OF THEM....I BOUGHT ME SECOND ONE A YEAR LATER AND NEVER FELT SORRY THANKS FOR AN AMAZING PRODUCT....

I believe this is the same model (but refreshed) as my current LL Bean insulated coat that I use for skiing. Even after ten years, it is doing great. I ski about 20+ days a year with this coat. It usually keeps me warm with a long sleeve cotton t-shirt and a bib snowpant as long as the temp doesn't dip below the mid 20s. The video says it is now rated to -40F w/moderate activity. Maybe they've improved it a lot. I often find that if the temp creeps near freezing, I get too warm and there are no vents so I try to unzip the front to stay cool. The best feature of this coat is the many pockets. The neck warmer is a godsend and is soft against the cheeks. I think they've removed the two pit pockets which I could never understand - maybe just a convenient handwarming location? I use them to store a water flask and camera. If the fit is still the same, a Medium fits me perfectly. I'm 6-ft and 187lbs.

It's obvious that LL Bean put a good deal of thought into this parka. While I have not worn in extreme cold conditions yet, I can say that features like the velcro sleeve closures, ample number of interior and exterior pockets, and insulated hood speak to the high quality design. I personally have had no issues with the double zipper mentioned in a number of the other reviews . Closing the hood tight will cause it to drape over my eyes somewhat, but this is not a big deal. The Primaloft insulation means the parka is not puffy like a down jacket, which for me is a big plus. Bottom line - it's good looking coat that gets the job done.

Great quality and fit. Im sure it will keep me warm and dry this winter in North Carolina.

Thank you, LL Bean for an outstanding product! I packed my Rugged Ridge Parka with my gear for a trip to summit Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania in August 2022. Summit temperature was -18 degrees C (-0.4 degrees F) before wind chill in the howling wind and I was toasty warm. (Yes, dear reader of this review, I did wear layers.)

Great and comfortable parka! Seems warm (although I will have to test it out in the upcoming Maine winter to know for sure), and the ties used to adjust around the wrists and waist ensure no cold air leakage.

Just purchased in July so no practical use yet. Appears to be made to high standards expected of Bean clothing. The zipper is two way but that is not mentioned in description or specs. Fit is great. Really like the high collar, expect it will keep out cold winds coming in three months. Glad I purchased.

Best parka I've ever bought. Love the relaxed fit. There's an extra hidden cuff in the sleeve to keep snow out. Great quality, very comfortable. Not so bulky that I can't drive in it. Definitely recommend it.

this coat is of very good quailty . the color is just right . the fit is just fine . it is a very warm coat . it will last me a long time . thank you .

Fits great and nice details. Love the detachable hood and tall collar. Light weight and I hope will prove warm next winter like other LL Beam coats I have had for many years.

I bought this coat for my son in Pittsburgh. He loves it and it has kept him warm in the colder days of March.