Customer Reviews L.L.Bean Waterproof Primaloft Packaway Jacket

This Primaloft packaway waterproof parka seems much warmer than the Primaloft packaway jacket which I also own. I like the length of this jacket, more like a parka, and it is much more water resistant.

So far I like that it keeps me warm and dry on those yucky cold rainy days that are in the 30's and 40's. Wouldn't use this as my winter coat when it's in the 20's and windy, but that's not what I bought it for. I wish that it had snaps or Velcro for quick closure when hopping out of car running to store. Then it would have 5 stars! I'm 5'4" 123lbs and I got a small petite. The regular small was too long in the arms. It's lightweight, but warm for rainy yuck days. I tried the wildcat jacket and the hood on that was big enough for a bike helmet! This hood is just right. I like it, it's a keeper

I bought this coat for a trip to Iceland because another reviewer here said it was perfect for that use. I agree unless you are an avid outdoorsman and planning to walk or hike in light to moderate rain for more than about 40 minutes, which is what it took for the dampness to begin soaking through the coat. For typical travel (on & off the bus or car) it's perfect. I bought PL so room to wear base layer and down sweater beneath it for warmth. Mine was a bit wide in the hip so room to sit and bend when zipped. Good length completely covered my hips. Very ample pockets fit my hat, balaclava, gloves, wallet, phone easily. I dinged it one star as I had to cut short a hike because water was coming through, and the garment is a bit pricey, perhaps oversells it's level of rain-worthiness. I was at the beach in Iceland in 27 Mph wind and that protection was exceptional.

An insulated and waterproof jacket that is soft and light. It could be better with a double/two-way zipper. In petite it has more than ample length lending full coverage to butt hence the bothersome single zipper. And in large it has plenty of room to layer and stretch. I tried the medium but it is too snug if I want to keep that single, one-way zipper up at all times. My first foray into llbean clothing so not too shabby.

Love the fit of this coat. It's so warm for being so lightweight (as advertised). The only negative comment I have is the neck/hood. When I zip it up all the way, the neck hole is so snug that without the hood on, it kind of digs into my neck

Well, I got this jacket just in time for the VT February rain - and it is indeed waterproof. It's warm over a sweater or fleece in 40 degree temps. I only gave it 4 stars because it doesn't have a 2 -way zipper, which would be much better for this length. Will probably never use the 2 arm vent and side vent zippers. The fit is flattering with the adjustable waist and adjustable hood. This is the best fitting hood ever for small heads - and the little brim keeps water off your face. Spruce pine color is much darker than pictured but still a great color.

A bit narrow in the shoulders but love that it's both lightweight and warm.

It's not as warm as I thought it would be. I thought the description said it was good with below zero temps. It is not. 25 to 30 is about as low as I'd go wearing this jacket. I like it. It is comfortable and fits well. Wish it was warmer.

Gift from my husband. We hope to travel in 2022 and need something packable and multi climate wearable. I doubted something so thin and light weight could truly be warm. SO SURPRISED. I wore it during the Noreaster today shoveling and the hype is all true. I wore a cuddle dud top and Iight weight sweater not a chill. Would have been a 5 if the zipper was 2 way. Fortunately the side vent zippers when opened allow you enough ease to sit down without unzipping the jacket.

I love the way it fits. Will have to wait to try it in the rain I love to hike and be outside so am looking forward to trying it out next spring

I love that it is lightweight but warm. I've been wearing it on 25-degree mornings in CT and my top has stayed warm. I gave it four stars instead of five because I have a few minor issues-I purchased this coat to replace a different LL Bean coat that I have owned for almost 20 years when the zipper finally broke. The zipper on this coat seems cheaply made, and I'm sure it won't last like the previous one. The other issue I have with the coat is that it only has three pockets; I loved the additional outside upper arm pockets I had on my old coat. The inside pocket on this one is nice but it's way too deep; I have to reach way down to find anything in that pocket. In spite of those few minor issues, so far, I really like the coat.

Love the fit but the hood is too big. If I have the hood on, it falls over my eyes. It's not as warm in cold, windy weather as I had hoped. It's comfortable for 45 degrees F weather (with a long sleeve t-shirt underneath) but not much colder or if there's a cold wind. If I were to wear a bulky sweater underneath for more warmth, it wouldn't fit comfortably.

I love this new coat! It fits well and it looks great. The only reason I gave it 4 starts instead of 5 is because it is not quite as warm as I wanted. I just wear a sweater inside and it is much warmer on colder days.

I love this coat, especially the weight of it. It is easy to wear. i expect that i might need to wear a warmer one in Jan/Feb, but it's great for now. Nice long sleeves. My problem with it is that the front zipper is not "two-way". Without it, the coat bunches up a bit when driving. The zipper also seems to stick a bit at the bottom. i can work with it, but it shouldn't be like that in a coat of this price. Except for the zipper issues, I really love this coat.

Beautiful versatile coat for changing New England weather. I'm 5'5/134lbs and the small fit perfectly.

I love this jacket, all the pockets and the curious zipper placements: under the arms and two toward the back.

The jacket is a good purchase. It's water resistant, light weight and warm. I bought the small. I'm 5'3, 120 lbs. I can wear a sweater comfortably under it. I didn't give it 5 stars because the neck is a little too high for me.

It's a very pretty fitted coat. Very light feel too. I just don't feel as warm as I should, especially for the price. So I'm a little disappointed because I get cold easy and was depending on my hard earned $250 coat to warm me up. LLBean states light activity to 25 degrees, but our mornings in MA so far are only 34, I was cold in my coat while wearing my fuzzy long john shirt and tee shirt. It's nice that its waterproof though.

This beautiful coat is so cuddly and soft and extremely lightweight. It keeps the PNW wind and rain off of me and is surprisingly warm. I do wish it had a two- way zipper, especially considering the length. Also, the zipper pull is too small. The zipper itself has not given me any problems.

This jacket is exactly what I was looking for. It is lightweight, stylish, waterproof, has hood. I expect it will also be warm. My only criticism is that the zipper is very stiff and does not go up and down easily. I do plan to keep it since it meets all my needs, but I'm hoping the zipper becomes easier to use. If not, I'm counting on the LL Bean guarantee and will return it.

Comfortable weight and fabric and plenty warm. The sleeves are long on me, even in Petite sizing, and I wish it had a way to close the front w/o zipping the full zipper clear to the bottom, ie: I wish it had a 2-way zipper OR some snaps OR some velcro so it could be closed at one or two places when weather doesn't require it to be fully closed. The zippers in the back make it so I can sit down in it w/o unzipping the front, but I do miss having another way to close it partially!!

Love the good fit and thoughtfully sized pockets for gloves, large iPhone, pet walking or work stuff safely carried. Cuffs keep wrists dry. Hood amply sized to fit over beanie. I layer with LLBean base layers and vest when in 30's. Front zipper works a bit stiffly. That's my only concern but knowing I can return it if it breaks, I'm happy with this grab and go jacket.

This coat is very well designed with many thoughtful features. I love that is really is waterproof and lightweight. Except I decided not to keep it, because of the fiddly deal breaker. The front zipper is full length and is not a two-way zipper. Since the coat is long, whenever I have the zipper zipped, and I sit down, the zipper bunches up. Other fiddly is that there is no other way to close the front of the coat. I wish there were a couple of Velcro closures so I could quick close it just part way. It is either zipped and bunched up, or open. If this is not a concern to you, then please know that this is a fabulous coat with some wonderful design features.

I bought this jacket for traveling, which will have to wait. Didn't want to pack a bulky warm jacket AND a rain jacket. I wish it came in a slim cut, seems a little wide in the body. But I like the waist cinch. I would've liked a wind flap behind the zipper and a patch of softer fabric in front of the the chin. The color is wonderful! I love the wind stop at the cuffs, the pit zips and the side zippers for easier sitting.I'll send another review once it gets a real trial in rough weather. The quality seems top rate

I ordered a Women's Waterproof PrimaLoft Packaway Jacket in both a small and x-small size. My measurements are 35 bust, 27 waist, and 35 hip. I'm typically a size small in other brands, but have found L.L. Bean to run large. While the size small fit fine in the bust, I found the hip to be too large (in fact, I'm a bit worried about cold air getting up there), maybe because the fit is A-line. Because I had some room in the bust, I decided to try the x-small. While this size fit well in the hip, the chest was way too small and the under-arm zippers pinched. It was also hard to layer with the x-small (I couldn't get a light fleece under there!). So, the x-small goes back. The color I ordered - spruce pine - is beyond beautiful. It's almost a teal and much deeper than the website depicts. So pretty! Suggestions: I would really like to see this piece in a shorter jacket that comes to the upper-hip, similar to the men's version. I could do without the longer length and A-line hip. That's would actually make for a perfect active jacket. I'd prefer if there wasn't underarm zippers and those zippers at the rear. A two-way zipper would be great. The fabric is amazing and it's super warm for our Pennsylvania December - don't change that one bit!