Customer Reviews L.L.Bean Rugged Ridge Parka

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.

Very nice, Stops the wind Comfortable Stylish Not sure if it will endure, time will tell Expensive

Daily coat for fall and winter. reliable as a truck. I Iiked the zipper pockets and the space inside for a bulky sweater. But it's plenty warm. It's the kind of coat you can throw on over a t-shirt before going outside.

This is a great parka for cold weather. It fits really well, and has a great hood that doesn't get in the way when it's not being used. My only recommendation would be to make the front main zipper larger. I have trouble sometimes in getting the zipper started. I think a larger zipper would make it easier, particularly when wearing gloves. All in all, though, an excellent parka for those really cold days.

Super warm and comfortable. The zipper is a bit odd and hope it hold up. Some times it's very hard to start.

This is a great jacket with one problem. The right sleeve cuff keeps getting stuck to the velcro patches on the bottom storm flap that covers the zipper when the jacket is unzipped. The sleeveis fraying. I plan to remove the velcro to save the sleeve. Otherwise this is one of the best jackets I have ever owned.

Very warm coat. I wish the pocket zippers were oriented the opposite direction though. The main zipper can be tough to get started

Nice fit & functionality. Very warm. Low quality, small main zipper. The rest of it is nice enough I'm keeping the coat, but it feels like a major blemish on an otherwise terrific coat.

Nice fit & functionality. Very warm. Low quality, small main zipper. The rest of it is nice enough I'm keeping the coat, but it feels like a major blemish on an otherwise terrific coat.

V comfortable and warm. 2 way zipper nice touch. Excellent value for the price. Really!

Great Coat but for the zipper. I had to return my first because the bottom zipper continually jammed when lifted up alone when the top zipper was "up". My second coat's bottom zipper does not jam but will not raise up (see above) unless I am raising with my right hand and holding down the right half of the coat with my left hand. Other than that I love the coat and will keep it. Special recognition of the lining in the sleeves that serve as cuffs. I also own the Maine Warden's (?) coat (much warmer) and have no issues with its' double zipper.