Customer Reviews L.L.Bean Rugged Ridge Parka

Taking the dog out can be a challenge in Minnesota winters. It's December and -9 degrees this morning already. The Rugged Ridge parka proved warm and comfortable, and it's impervious to wind and rain. Best of all it's lighter in weight than others in my closet. It's a great buy and a great fit. Thanks LLBean for renewing this classic.

Great coat, warm, comfortable and easy on the pocket book for quality received.

This was purchased for my husband as he needed a new winter coat. So far so good. My husband likes the two way zipper. He was between a medium and large - I went with the large so he could have room to layer. It hasn't been super cold yet, so I don't know what he will think of the warmth factor. I have had my rugged ridge parka for about five years now, and it is quite warm.

The parka is exactly what it'd hoped for and expected from LL Bean. The quality is excellent. The cell phone pocket is a bit snug if you have a large phone. I have an iPhone X Max which is a tight fit.

Purchased this parka to replace the down parka I purchased four years ago. Just learned that I am allergic to feathers so can't wear it anymore. The Ridge Parka fits true to size. Chicago is currently experiencing 20 degree temperatures so I know the parka is warm. I need to get used to wearing it.

This is by far the best coat L.L. Bean has in my opinion. I used to own the older model with the two huge outside breast pockets and I honestly like this new version better. This new parka still has the two outside pockets down by the waist, which are plenty big enough for gloves or mittens. It also has just one outside breast pocket, which is big enough for car keys and maybe a mens wallet, but that's about it. There is a pocket for your cell phone on the inside, as well as a pocket for sunglasses or ski goggles. There is also a pocket by the waist inside which is perfect for holding a hat.The shell is a rugged waterproof/windproof material, that's "slippery" (for lack of a better word) enough to slide a backpack on and off. The insulation is lighter and less bulky than the previous model, yet just as warm. I have a very large head and the hood is plenty big enough for me. I'm a big man, but there is still plenty of room for my L.L. Bean insulated flannel to go on underneath (another product I highly recommend). The zippers are pretty cheesy, but they do their job, so they're good enough. Overall, I love this parka, it's worth the $200 price tag all day, you won't be disappointed.

Pros: 1. Very Comfortable & Cozy feeling 2. Roomy enough without being bulky 3. Love the inside of the sleeves 4. Great hood 5. Warm without being heavy 6. Looks great (I have the navy blue) 7. Love the goggles pouch (use it for my cell phone) 8. Keeps the moisture and wind out 9. Great bang for the buck on sale Cons: 1. While the overall quality of the parka is great, the zippers are terrible and cheap. It's ridiculous that LL Bean would sell such a quality parka and then skimp on the zippers. They are cheap plastic and don't zip easily and they actually feel like they could easily strip or even break. The Velcro isn't great either. Would rather have buttons or something that won't degrade like Velcro does. 2. Would love a few extra pockets. Maybe an inside pocket for money, credit cards and ID.

Comfortable fit, looks good, warm. Would recommend to others.

This Rugged Ridge parka replaces one I purchased seven years ago. That one served me well in the nasty winter of 2013. This one is much lighter but as warm as my old one. The "old farmers almanac " predicts another cold blustery winter. And now I am prepared.

I have lived in both Colorado and Illinois and had a few different heavy winter coats by other brands. The LL Bean Rugged Ridge Parka is by far the warmest. I am 5'6" and weigh 155; I have a stocky build for my height and a small still fits perfect. I would highly recommend this coat!

My son is a coach at the Winnipeg Bluebombers in the CFL. Sitting in the cold winter watching a game in the great white north I was warm and comfortable. It covers your butt on the cold metal seats. I looked like a LL Bean model, boots, gloves and coat. Couldn't be happier and warmer.

The coat is very warm, lots of freedom of movement, a little boxy; seems well made. A minor disappointment is the hand pockets are lower then the older version of the coat---which seemed modeled after the [classic?] pea-coat: where the hand warmer pockets are closer to the chest.

I bought this coat for my husband and he loves it. It is true to size, and very very warm. The length fits nice and the amount of pockets is super helpful. Great purchase.

I sat during a Winnipeg Blue Bombers game in the CFL. This coat was great. It was warm and not bulky. Great in cold wet weather. Hood a little large needs to adjust to fit has some stiffness. The pockets are large and has nice inside pockets for electronics and gloves and glasses.

After returning a coat I purchased from a major brand( the coat didn't fit properly), I decided to buy this coat. Glad I did. Thanks LLBean. It's perfect.

Happy husband! Things he likes.... waterproof, fleece lining on neck, collar with snaps to bundle up, detachable and adjustable hood, zip pockets. Roomy enough to wear comfortably over a sweater, but not too big to wear with a light shirt. Subtle labeling!! Thank you, LLB. The navy jacket has navy embroidery on the chest (not white or gray as pictured). It is barely visible which is second only to no labeling at all. Great purchase.

Great warm, but surprisingly light jacket! Would be nice if LLBean had some more solid and better colors in solids to choose from. It would also be great if they added a faux fur to the hood that can be removed as well... not going to not give it 5 stars because of personal preference, but I would like LLbean to use my suggestions, as I feel other customers would agree:)

I'm a female that has worn a men's small coat for years to get added height through the torso. I wear a ladies medium coat, but this small men's is a great fit. Roomy enough for layers. Waist cord is at my waist! Yay! Three interior pockets. Yay! Bottom draw cord too. Yay! And plenty long to keep my bottom warm too. Yay! Very warm and amazingly lightweight. Yay! Hood if I want it or can remove it, if not. Yay! I am VERY happy with this purchase. Thanks LL Bean! P.S. Cool morning in SC, today. High 30s, with real feel of 23. Parka kept me snuggy warm, for a.m. dog walk.

Our son, in North Carolina , needed a new coat for the upcoming fall/winter and this fills the bill. Warma and waterproof!

This is another review from the first one that I gave a one star.I live in Macon,Ga and gave the coat a very poor review back in December 2017.I stated that with clothing on under this coat I was still cold and I was.By chance I was talking to my Doctor about staying cold even with this Rugged Ridge jacket which he has one and loves it.I had a serious medical condition that was causing many problems.Now that im off chemo and doing well I have found this beautiful coat is to warm for middle Georgia.Even on very cold days in the high twenty,s just throw this coat on over a shirt and im good to go and I get cold easy.Water proof,looks and feels great will be buying one next season in a smaller size.Hope this corrects the mistake I made about a very nice coat.

Over the course of a couple of winters, this coat has capably kept me warm and dry in that niche of weather where it is near freezing and precipitation comes as a cold rain or wet snow that melts as it lands on you. I prefer down in general, but there are circumstances and climates when synthetic insulation is the most reliable means of protection against the elements. This coat is a great example of the enormous improvement in warmth to weight ratio, packability, and effectiveness over the past 40 years or so. The waterproof layers have shed the moderate showers and wet snows I have encountered, much better than models from years back, though I have not put it through extreme conditions to find its limits. It has been durable in use and remains attractive and easy to clean up. Plenty of useful and secured pockets, it zips up tight to hold out the worst of weather, and fits well over moderate layering. For the price, this a tremendous value for the scale of my outdoor adventures.

Got it for my husband's Christmas present, in green. He is particular about choosing his own stuff, but a gift is a gift! I'm very pleased that he chooses to wear it, and seems very happy about it. The fit is nice and it kept him warm during the brutal winter we experienced (along with the rest of the U.S.) here in NE Wisconsin.

Perfect for watching an outdoor sporting event in the middle of a NJ winter. Keeps you warm and dry for hours, yet still breaths well. Excellent quality.

Exactly what I was looking for. It is extremely comfortable and light weight for its size. Keeps you nice and warm and is great for shoveling snow in.

This coat is easily one the best coats I have ever owned. I am a skier and love winter and doing anything outdoors in cold weather, so the right gear is important to me. I bought my first LL Bean winter coat 20 to 25 years ago. I still have that coat but it shows some wear so it has been my coat for snow blowing, working in the yard and fishing in cold weather. I've had several other winter coats over this same period by other manufacturers but they never seemed to feel that warm. I walk 2 miles every day during my commute, no matter the weather. This coat has kept me warn and dry walking in sub zero temps, snow, wind rain, you name it. I am always toasty warm in this coat. It's not too bulky so works great for skiing as well although it is slightly longer than I prefer but I guess that is why its called a parka. I highly recommend this coat.