Customer Reviews L.L.Bean Rugged Ridge Parka

I like that it has the rip cords at mid length, hip length. behind the hood and o. either side of the neck. Could be a warmr, more insulated... i lso bought the Mountain Parka, which is warmer but no drawstrings to block out cold wind, only neck drawstrings. the hood keeps falling down over my eyes. which can be dangerous Just looking for a long mid knee reakt warm parka, water & windproof with more drawstrings to block out cold & wind . Which parka do you recommend? Thank you

Hi Ordered XL like my older ll bean coat Way too large in size and selves Then ordered L size Way too small Wish the coat was offered near me to find the correct one

So far, so good. I ordered Large rather than Medium (that is more my size), since the other clothes worn underneath (always a long-sleeved turtleneck and occasionally a sweater, which can be bulky) are "winter" stuff. This worked out just FINE, as there are "cinches" in the coat's innards--that I did not read about--and that cinch seems to "close off" the upper body well, so should conserve body heat in the depths of January & February...keeping me & it warm (I hope). It should work well with just any turtleneck and/or sweater underneath! ...More, once ski season arrives....

We purchased this jacket for our sone that is attending SUNY Oswego, cant imagine a better test then a Lake Ontario winter. I will update in the spring. We did feel the quality and fit was great when it arrived.

I purchased this parka to replace a 20 year old jacket The LL Bean coat has a nice feature and hopefully will keep me warm in the New England winters. Unlike other reviewers, I found the sizing to be correct and the cut not too baggy. That said, the parka is heavier in weight than I would prefer and the zippers could be of better quality.

This was a replacement for my older parka, the same style, which I loved. I had that one about 5 years. This parka is basically the same, just as warm and water resistant and overall a great parka. The only problem I have is the zipper. In my opinion it should be heavier, maybe even metal. The only reason my older coat needed to be replaced, was that the zipper started opening in the middle if I would bend a certain way, and the cloth the zipper is mounted on finally ripped at the base. This is a great jacket overall, but I feel the zipper is too lightweight.

Very warm, water repellency is a plus. Good fit and length. Bought as a late season replacement for a version from 25 years ago. The zipper on the new coat isn't as sturdy, and small Velcro patches have replaced the snaps on the zipper flap of the old coat. Hopefully small compromises in today's lesser quality environment. LL Bean - hold the line on quality. I'll pay for it.

This is exactly as described. I would purchase again.

I love this Coat! I gave it a four star rating instead of the five star for just one reason. That is because the hood does not fold under the collar with velcro like my older mountain red rugged Ridge Parka, which I still have. The zipper on the new coat is much better. I have trouble with the zipper on my older coat. I love the added pockets on the inside, including, one big enough for me to put my toboggan in.

This is a very warm coat and looks as advertised. It runs quite large. I bought and medium and replaced it for a small and it's still large. I usually wear a 38-40.

Zippers can be difficult but otherwise just what I need Pockets are great. Even for earmuffs phone and cap. Repels moisture well.

My 'old' L.L. Bean Rugged Ridge Parka is the warmest coat I have ever owned. Bought this model to have one for everyday and one for select outings. This new model is sized correctly, drapes properly, and looks good. It is not, however, as warm as the prior model. Less warmth keeps me from rating this coat as a 5 star product.

Excellent coat, good for mid 20s and higher. No issues in the rain. A little concerned about how long the zipper wii last, but I would buy again.

This is my second parka of this style. Lots of good features. Only downside is the zipper. It needs to be more heavy-duty. Both parkas suffer from this weakness.

So far this garment is adequate for temperatures around 32 when relatively stationary as part of a layer system. Of course it's heavier than the down jackets I'm used to but it is what it is. My only complaint is the zippers. And the hood does not appear to be removable even though there is a zipper at it's base

Love the parka fit and warmth but have the following comment. I have had Parkinson's disease for 10 years now and find that starting to zip up the front of the parka is difficult, both because it's hard to see the zipper components and because the flaps covering the zipper get in the way. Perhaps use a different color for the front zipper to make it easier to see?. Love all the inside and outside pockets to keep my hands free!

I gave this coat 4 stars as it appears to be well made; however, if I were grading it on wamth, I would have graded it at 2-3 stars. I wore a Bean winter coat for years until the zipper gave up. This coat looked good, and the reviews said that it was warm. A few weeks ago, it was 34 degrees outside in Indiana, and I decided to wear my new coat. After 10 minutes, my back was freezing, and I had to return to add a layer. I wonder if the coat is missing insulation at the upper back and shoulders. Today at 34 degress, I had to layer with a puffer jacket to get the warmth needed. I expect to layer a winter coat, but not until the temp is, at least, down in the teens. The coat has all appearances of a winter coat, but at best, it is a late fall coat. My intention is to return this product for a warmer product.

I bought this for cold weather ski days. I usually just layer up under a shell, but I wanted something warmer. The parka is beautifully made. I'ts long, has a double separating zipper and good pockets. Even has a Goggle Specific pocket inside. However the detachable hood is NOT CUT TO FIT OVER A SKI HELMET.

Good looking coating using high quality material except the zipper

Super warm, two-way zipper, internal ribbed cuffs, car-coat length, removable hood, LLB customer service personal recommendation - all really great features. But with the hood removed, the remaining collar was neither a true stand-up nor a nice lie down (I prefer the latter) - not well-behaved IMO.

We bought this for my 87 year old Dad for his daily walks with the dog. It keeps him warm, and he really likes it. He did share that the visor on the hood comes down too low, and so he is not using the hood. He wears a separate hat instead. He is known to have a big head, so I think this might be an issue with the design.

Very well made and is totally waterproof so far, although not been in heavy rain yet. Not too warm for me, in Oregon. Couple things i don't like are the velcro front closure catches on cuff's velcro all the time and i am not a fan of double zippers at front.

I needed a new jacket/parka so i chose this rugged one.

Have lived in Maine for 24 years and have owned several winter coats during this time. As an avid skier I have skied in all conditions and temps. With only a base layer and this Rugged Ridge Parka I have stayed warm on coldest of days, and comfortable in Spring conditions. It is clearly the most versatile wither coat I've ever owned.

Great coat! It's lightweight, warm, looks great, and fits great. The only problem is the zipper. It's hard to get it zipped without it getting jammed or misaligned. I just bought a different LL Bean coat for my granddaughter and it has the same problem. Please fix this issue, LL Bean. If not for the zipper problem, this would be the perfect coat.