Customer Reviews L.L.Bean Mountain Classic Down Parka

Very comfortable and warm jacket. I've got many compliments. I ordered a size small, and I'm 5'2 and weigh 130. It still gave me room for another warm sweater. Only went up to my thighs, and would've liked it to reach my knees, but still kept my above warm.

Seemed like an awesome winter jacket, however, i needed a size small instead of a medium. Based on reviews I thought a medium would be perfect.

Warm, comfortable. Like the longer length and the double pockets. Snaps are difficult.

It's nice, stylish and warm. But the sizes are bigger than usual. I'm normally Medium, but for this one I had to change it to small. And it fits me perfectly. There's still some wiggle room.

My wife really likes this coat, and finds it to be VERY warm. But the zipper is rediculous to TRY to operate. So she just has to use the snaps. What's up with that, especially on a coat in this price range?! Fabian Raney

Love the coat zipper is an issue. Often hard to zip up

Absolutely cozy (and I live where it gets seriously cold), and cute. I just struggle sometimes to get the bottom zipper lined up so it will zip.

This coat runs big, so I ended up exchanging for a size smaller. Love it so much. The ONLY thing that bothers me is that the zipper consistently gets stuck when it reaches my neck. I have to partially I soo to rezip it sometimes a few times before it'll go all the way up. Keeps me warm, and it's very comfortable. I recommend it!

This jacket is wonderful for days when it's extremely cold. If the temperature gets close to 40 degrees this jacket becomes unbearable. I walk my dog twice a day for a little under a mile and even in 30 degree weather it can get very hot and sweaty. I've done this walk pretty much everyday for 5 years so it's not challenging. I'm also not someone who is known for being warm at any given moment. I will say that I'd still recommend it.

I absolutely love this jacket but I absolutely hate the zipper. I originally got the large but exchanged it for the medium. I'm probably a size 12. I live in new England in an ocean side community and find myself on the shore often. This jacket does the job in low temps, with low windchills. I usally wear a long sleeve t-shirt, or add a vest is its really cold. It is awesome for the weather. The zipper gets stuck constantly. If I didn't love the jacket so much, I would send it back. All in all, the performance of the jacket itself is great. The zipper; not so much.

Strange. I hit four stars and the next window indicated five. Not correct. The design is superior. My only concern is the delicate outer shell. Easily punctured. Still, grateful to be warm!!

I got a medium which fits fine except for the hood which was too large. I sewed up a big pleat in the back of the hood to reduce the bulk and that has worked fine. It is warm and comfortable.

I had a Winter Warmer from 2003 that was 650 fill down and was very warm. I bought this coat to replace it after the zipper died. It's not windproof or waterproof and needs a fleece or silk layer below 30, but I wore it today at 20 degrees and was warm. Spoken by someone who lives in New England and is always cold.

The jacket is absolutely beautiful but the sleeve length was just too short for me. I ordered it in Medium and Large and found that issue with both sizes. Returned both :(

I love everything about this parka except the pockets aren't deep enough and the hood is difficult for me to control. It falls down over my eyes.

This parka is nice and warm for the New England winters. Seeing as my gym is still closed this year and I plan to walk outside more this winter, I am satisfied with its warmth, styling and functionality. The sizing was perfect: I ordered MP, as usual, (I am 142 lbs and 5'2"). I wanted to give this parka 5 stars, but did not for one reason: it had a slight smell to it - as though it had been worn once before and the owner had held a wet dog...I almost returned it because of that, but thankfully after going over it with a slightly soapy sponge and aired it out in a sunlit room for a day, the smell subsided and wasn't nearly as noticeable. I also plan to put it in the washing machine once I take the tags off in the near future, as I am probably going to keep it because it is otherwise a quality jacket, however; LL Bean - please be a bit more careful by going over your returned items more thoroughly and rid them of any odors before re-selling, as I almost returned it because of this.

Very warm and waterproof! Great coat to keep me warm and dry! I love the hood. It shields the wind from my face which is helpful for cold early morning or evening walks with the dog. I also like the longer length covering my butt and keeping me warmer. I would have given 5 stars but the pockets aren't as deep as I prefer and the zipper gets caught at times. Not a big deal just annoying. I do love the black and am happy with the purchase!

I love the color, fit and warmth of this parka. The length is great at mid thigh so it isn't constricting but covers well. However, the hood is so large that it comes down over my eyes, and the snap at the collar area is nearly impossible to actually snap.

I really love this parka and it is very warm. I wish it was a bit longer so it covers the bum if you sit down, bit that's my only complaint.

I love my LLBean jacket. I love the buttons, the fit, and how warm it is. I do have one issue however, the jacket isn't THAT black. It's black, yes, but also very green. It has a very green undertone in my opinion and it isn't like a nice smooth puffy jacket material. Still love it though! I am very glad I bought the jacket and it came 3 days after I bought it, superb shipping!

Very nice, very warm. Good for Minnesota winters. Only concern is that the second zipper gets caught on the fabric fairly easily and I'm worried about tearing it.

I received this a few weeks ago, and while it hasn't been less than 23/24 degrees (so far, I am in Boston) I haven't been freezing while out with my dog. I usually have on a t-shirt underneath a fleece or light sweatshirt, and it fits fine with my usual size - I ordered a Medium, I am 5'9" and a 10/12. Several reviewers said they wished the pockets zippered so they would stop losing things, and they DO ZIPPER!!! The outer part is just a snap, but there is a zipper compartment on both sides and that is where I put my phone and keys. Being my height, the only thing I don't like is that I feel like I am wearing an "empire waist" after I pulled the strings on the inside to keep it snug (and give it some shape). I wish it cinched in a bit lower, but so be it. Also wish the sleeves were an inch longer, but what can I do? All in all, a nice coat for the price (and with a detachable hood)

Very warm and comfortable, however the pockets are very shallow and in an awkward location so my hands don't fit in them.

If this parka had been made with deep zippered pockets, I would have given it five stars. I like the material, it keeps the wind out and it is warm, but the pockets are shallow and close with snaps not a zipper. It's not especially stylish, but if you want warm..

Overall I love it! It's warm and flattering. My one complaint is things fall out of the pockets very easily when you bend down or sit down. There is a zipper pocket inside the pocket which is great for keys but I have lost larger items like my phone a few times now