Customer Reviews L.L.Bean Trail Model Rain Jacket

LG is small and XLG is huge - disappointed in both sizes I have recently purchased

The jacket is light and It fits well. But the information online says it folds into its own pocket, but there was no information about how to fold it or a pocket provided

This is the third Trail Model Rain Jacket I've purchased in the past 10 years. PROS: Size M fits well on me @ 5-9 & 140, which seems to be a problem with other brands. It's versatile: I often wear it as a shell over a fleece, which keeps me warm even when temps fall to freezing. CONS: The hood lining of my previous two jackets disintegrated over time; by the 3rd or 4th year, my partner wouldn't be seen with me without the hood UP! Hopefully, this new jacket will perform better in this area. The new jacket also has some minor, but annoying changes: The bottom metal snap has been replaced by Velcro, and the LLB logo on the front is now white instead of the same color as the jacket, turning me into an LLB billboard whether I like it or not!

Looks like a piece of plastic poncho. My previous raincoat was the Lined version and had a much better look & fit. The only downside was the lining was in the sleeves and putting your arms into them was a bit like going into velcro. A Helly Hanson raincoat is about the same price but has a better look and fit. This is NOT the quality I expected from L.L. Bean.

Mine is an older model, early 2018. It has had light use over 4 years. I like almost everything about it. The hood works really well when you zip the front all the way up. The waterproof coating has started peeling badly, shedding huge white flakes that make it unwearable. I expected it would last longer, though I might get another to replace it.

I have been an L.L. Bean customer for many years and I usually enjoy the fit/feel of all outdoor garments but this XXL Rain Jacket is much too fitted to be the outer layer I was looking for. It is okay by itself but over a jacket, sweater or light winter gear, it is way too tight in the body area. I don't like the hip hugging, at all~! My older XL Rain Jacket from L.L. Bean is still my "Go To" rain jacket for everyday wear. Bean can do better~!!!

I have been an L.L. Bean customer for many years and I usually enjoy the fit/feel of all outdoor garments but this XXL Rain Jacket is much too fitted to be the outer layer I was looking for. It is okay by itself but over a jacket, sweater or light winter gear, it is way too tight in the body area. I don't like the hip hugging, at all~! My older XL Rain Jacket from L.L. Bean is still my "Go To" rain jacket for everyday wear. Bean can do better~!!!

I have yet to fully test in all weather, kept the rain off, but feels a bit less rugged than the Cabelas jacket it replaced

Runs small, not sure of the value until it's worn in the rain several times.

Sleeves were long enough but length too short, and body WAY too tight.

Fit is a bit tight and the material is lighter weight than I thought, but overall a good jacket.

The sizing on this men's medium rain jacket is off. I'm a slim, athletically built guy, and even thought this jacket fits me perfectly for sleeve and torso length, its too tight through the chest. When I swing my arms forward, it feels like I'm in danger of ripping out the seams.

The rain jacket is excellent in fit and waterproof capability. The jacket hood unlike previous years is too large as without wearing a cap with a visor it hangs down to my nose and blocks vision. Poor design.

This is the second Bean rain coat where the zipper always gets stuck on the inside flap. It is maddening, especially when it's pouring rain and you are trying to zip up. I sent one back and the replacement has the same issue. It's a wonderful coat otherwise, but after a few times getting the zipper caught you'll want to tear it in half and throw it out.

I love LL Bean clothing. This is the second time I bought this particular jacket. The first one had the liner, which is bonded to the shell, disintegrate. I need a windbreaker/hooded raincoat and this is fit-for-purpose. That said, $100 isn't what it once was. The XX size I bought fits fine and I can wear a thin sweater over a collared shirt under it comfortably, especially if I am standing. If it is zippered and I sit, it pulls a bit at the waist. I was hoping the XX size would handle that. Most of my shirts and sweaters are L or 1X. If Bean offered a 3X I would not buy it as I know this size to be too big for me. It seems every manufacturer has its own ideas about labeling sizes. I rate the quality as OK, but given my last jacket, I admit being wary. Time will tell, ultimately. You can't go wrong with LL Bean.

The sizing on this feels like they mixed up the pattern for one size smaller. Tight in the shoulders, barely long enough in height and sleeves. Darn shame!

I bought this for my son, who is 6'5" and very lanky. I measured his sleeve length from the center of the back of his neck to the edge/back of the palm of his hand with my tape measure (the sewing type - not the carpenter type). It was 33". I checked the "tall" sizing measurements in the size chart to be sure it would be long enough before I ordered. It said the measurement was 33", so I ordered. Upon arrival, when it appeared to be about 2" short when he tried it on, I measured the jacket. It was, in fact, 33", but there was no mention/allowance in the sizing charts to account for the loss of length once the garment is actually being worn. Is this common knowledge and I'm just unaware? For years I had only ordered from specialty shops for him (at huge expense) because he's tall and thin. I rolled the dice this time and lost. It fits my younger son who's only 5'9" and 135 lbs with only a bit of room to spare. I'm glad we can use it and didn't have to go to the trouble to send it back, but why do "tall" sizes if they don't really fit actual tall people?

THIS ITEM DOES NOT MATCH THE DESCRIPTION OF MID-THIGH. EVEN A TALL SIZE FALLS AT THUMB LENGTH. IT IS QUITE A BIT CHEAPER THAN SIMILIAR ITEMS THAT I HAVE WORN OVER THE YEARS.

I like the quality but I would have liked for this jacket to be more breathable. I wore it one rainy day and spent the majority of the time in my vehicle with the A/C on (only stepping out for about five minutes to pickup some takeout food. It really made no difference as I was pretty sweaty. It was not that warm on this particular day either. Otherwise, it's a good jacket overall.

Bought about 4 rain jackets over the years and generally they have been good. Unfortunately I found that a couple of them started breaking down after minimal wear. The lining of the jackets started pealing and I ended up looking like a snowman with white flakes all over my hair and clothes. I have not washed any of these jackets as I'm afraid that the linings will wash off and clog my washer.

However has not been worn in the rain, but could definitely not get a sweater or lightweight jacket under.

I have had one of these jackets for several years. It never seemed to wear out. Use it year around for rain and layering. I thought I would refresh and get a new color. The new one of the same size is a tighter fit. The snaps at top and bottom have been removed. The zipper quality has been reduced and changed to a lightweight one way version. The is a much less significant garment that my previous one. Look to LL Bean for quality and dependability. Did not get it this time.

Excellent product but fit was too small

I bought this rain jacket with hood for our trip to Scotland and Ireland. Rained hard on several days when I wore it most of the day. It didn't keep me totally dry after being in the rain for several hours. Some moisture soaked through the nylon material. Wasn't a bad problem but be cautious if you are looking for total waterproof, should probably select a heavier jacket.

Did not seem to be very waterproof - damp inside the raincoat