Customer Reviews L.L.Bean Primaloft Packaway Jacket

Since I live in Florida, I have little use for a winter coat EXCEPT for when I travel to visit family and friends in cold climates. My 20 year old wool coat was bulky and beginning to show its age, so my daughter suggested that I look into the new advances available for winter outer wear. I'm so happy I did! This coat takes up a fraction of the space my old coat did and yet it kept me warm. It can be folded into its own pocket making it the size of a tooth fairy pillow - amazing. Some of the issues I worried about unnecessarily: the sleeves were plenty long, there are lots of pockets and it didn't make me look fat! For me, this coat is a winner.

Perfect fit. Length is a plus. I bought this to wear as a jacket alone or layering while traveling. It does both well. Not sure it is warm enough in really cold weather but that is not what I was looking for.

I love this jacket!!! Wore it in Boston with weather in high 40's, low 50's and it was perfect! It is so comfortable and warm. I usually wear a medium, but ordered the large so I could be sure to have enough room to layer and I am so glad I did. Lots of room and no tight fitting areas. Love, love, love it!!!

Lightweight but still warm. Perfect as an outer jacket in cooler temps and works as a mid-layer for skiing in colder temps. Folds up small

Was purchased for my daughter who is 5' tall. Even the petite seemed to overwhelm her. It's a great jacket and both my husband and I own one (regular, not petite) so wanted to get her one. Sadly, we had to return it. Still gave it 5 stars because though it didn't fit her perfectly, doesn't mean it's not a great item.

I love everything about this coat. The green is a unique jewel tone. The fit was as expected, true to the size chart. It is extremely lightweight, and packs up into itself, making a perfect tiny pillow. ( A second generation rancher, this fits in my leather saddlebags. ) My only complaint is that I wish it had a hood, in case of rain.

I ordered theMarine Blue in this jacket and absolutely love the color. I have had several compliments on the color. As for the warmth this jacket provides, I was a little disapointed. I am in Alabama and it was not warm enough on our cold days so I don't see how it could be warm enough for the colder states. For me it will take the place of a sweater since I don't like sweaters. I love the hidden pockets but will have to be careful what I put in then so the material is not torn or snagged. I purchased this jacket to carry traveling, since it folds up into itself, it will work nicely in my backpack.

Great fit, lightweight, love it!

Very comfortable, easy to wear and, for me, perfect for my needs. I needed 3 secure outside pockets to carry plastic bags to handle my dog's early droppings(ugh) as we walked through our neighborhood. Atlanta does get very cold/windy in the early mornings during Winter. I had not been able to locate this perfect jacket: it is not cumbersome and I do not have to layer many sweaters and I can carry keys safely in the fourth inside pocket. It is very lightweight-I can roll it up and carry over my shoulder. Very happy to have discovered this item

I have always worn the classic puffy jackets and was hesitant about the new lightweight jacket. Was pleasantly surprised how nicely it fit. When I tested it in the cold, I was amazed how warm the lightweight jacket was.

With this jacket, you need to exercise enough to generate body warmth, which the jacket material then holds in your body heat to keep you warm. It is incredibly light weight for its warmth. In using it , I have found that I can overheat and need to unzip a little at temperatures in the 20s. This is particularly true when nordic skiing. At lower temperatures I find I need a light sweater under the jacket particularly if I am simply walking about. The jacket is stylish compared to most winter coats. With hindsight I should have ordered one with a hood but as there was no way to keep hood out of the way I chose without. Love the jacket. It has become my "go-to" jacket

The fit is perfect for my frame. I am ~5 ft, 115 lbs. I purchased a petite small. I first bought the hooded Packaway jacket but wasn't pleased with the look. So I returned it. I am very happy with the newer, warmer Packaway, as it is a bit longer than the original. However, both this newer version and the original are great. I wear them most winter days. Seldom wear my bulky winter jacket.

I needed a jacket for an upcoming trip to Myanmar and I saw this one on a flyer that came in the box of another item I ordered online. I loved the silver color with yellow accents, so went online to order it. Here are some highlights of this jackey: * The fit is true to size. I layered a tee shirt and a hoodie under it and it still fit well. * The jacket compacts into its own pocket, very small, that takes up very little room in my backpack. * It doubles as a pillow in an airplane, when tucked into its pocket. * Perfect for cool mornings and evenings. * It is very light in weight, yet very warm. I highly recommend this jacket!

This is so lightweight, comfortable, pretty (I got the teal color) and surprisingly warm. I get many compliments.

I bought this jacket a week ago and I have barely taken it off. It is warm, lightweight, I LOVE the color (I purchased the dark marine blue and get compliments on it every time I wear it), and it's a great layering piece. I skin, hike, and ski a lot and will wear this piece often. Over things I like... the fabric has a really nice slight sheen to it, which I love because it makes it a little bit dressier when the occasion arises. It's also a great length-a slightly longer piece, which makes it even more functional for me. Love his jacket!!

I needed a good coat for my winter trip to NYC and decided with this one. When I received it, I didn't think it would be warm enough for the predicted storm to arrive during my trip. I was wrong! I was able to wear multiple layers underneath, have even tried a bulky sweater and still had plenty of room to move. Was able to stay dry in the wet conditions and have continued to use it in my own state with our "version" of winter. I also love the fact that it can be compacted into the pocket for traveling. Super happy with purchase!!

I LOVE this jacket! I live in Michigan's UP so it gets bitter cold here. This jacket is not for the dead of winter, but for spring and fall this is my go to jacket. It has pockets galore and the fit is loose and comfortable. I can zip it up and still bend over. My first jacket like this I still have and is still useable as a garden jacket at 6 years old. I'm not a hood person, so love there is no hood to contend with. Never stop making this jacket. (I did buy the fleece lined jacket and coat like this but they also are not for the bitter cold. I'd say wearable to 35 degrees.)

this jacket is so light. hope it has some warmth.

I haven't actually had the opportunity to wear it yet. I bought it thinking it would be heavier and warmer.

It is a bit thinner than I expected but still has the level of warmth I need. I can keep it in my car for those times when the temperature drops or I am in the grocery store where I frequently get chilled.

My "pink" jacket arrived today except it wasn't pink, a weird light mauve is as close as I can come. I ordered a PXL as I am 4'9" so jackets are long on me. Not this jacket, it just about covers my butt. I ordered XL as I will be doing a lot of layering. I hope this jacket is as warm and windproof as advertised, if I had ordered my usual size I would be returning it. On the plus side it arrived in a brown paper bag and was so light I couldn't believe it held a jacket. I wore it for about five minutes and I was toasty warm, I love the big zippered inside pocket, great for a passport, money, lipstick, comb plus. The two outside pockets will make good hand warmers. Because I bought it for its practicality and not its looks it's definitely a keeper

This is a great jacket but it runs large- a bit boxy so you may wish to size down. This is my go to jacket in all seasons.

I bought this as a mid layer jacket or for cool days. The quality was great but the Large fit wasn't good for my shape. The large fit in the bottom of the jacket but left the top very loose. Medium fit in the top but wouldn't meet at the bottom. I'm pear shape - usually a medium.

Re: product description notes "fitted". Translation: "Runs quite small"

This is a great jacket with a nice fit, and the price is so much more reasonable than the down jacket.